Aberdeen car hire

As Aberdeen is located in the north, it is wise to rent a 4-wheel-drive car, especially when visiting during the winter. Parking and traffic can be challenging in the city, so opt for a smaller car if possible, as it can fit into more parking spaces and will also need less petrol – which can get pretty expensive in Europe and the UK.

Even though the rest of European countries uses the metric system, in the UK the imperial system prevails to some extent and speed limits are given in miles per hour. Bear in mind that the posted signs are on the left side of the road. General regulations permit 30 mph in residential areas, but it goes down to 20 mph around schools. 50 mph is permitted on rural roads and up to 70 mph on freeways (called motorways in the UK and usually marked with an “M”).

On-street parking in Aberdeen is usually time restricted and metered, with a fee of around £1 ($1.27) per 20 minutes. There are also various parking lots and garages available, some of which are even free of charge. The Denburn, Chapel Street, or Frederick Street parking lots, for instance, can be used without paying a fee after 5pm.

The average price of fuel in Aberdeen is R121,18 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 454 and R1 939, depending on the car size.

Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Aberdeen.

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A Mini car hire in Aberdeen costs R1 750 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Aberdeen costs R1 246 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Aberdeen costs R1 432 per day, on average.