Berkeley car hire

The roads in Berkeley are more than large enough to accommodate all sizes of vehicles from SUVs to sedans. That being said, there are some neighborhoods with smaller streets; for the most part, however, they aren’t an issue. Additionally, parking is another thing to keep in mind as in the most popular parts of town, larger cars may be difficult to find parking spots large enough for.

Drivers can expect residential speed limits in Berkeley to range from 25 to 35 mph, while on larger roads the speed limit goes up to 50 mph and even up to 65 mph on motorways. On highways and interstates, drivers will see speed limits ranging from 65 to 70 mph.

Streetside parking can be very difficult to find in the central areas of Berkeley, especially during the peak hours of the work week. Aside from streetside parallel parking, parking garages are the main option available. In general, the garages are your best bet for parking, particularly if you are planning on to a more popular area. Drivers can usually expect to pay around $2.00 - $3.00 per hour for parking.

The average price of fuel in Berkeley is R63,07 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R757 and R1 009, depending on the car size.

Standard (Ford Transit or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Berkeley.

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A Standard car hire in Berkeley costs R2 962 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Berkeley costs R1 412 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Berkeley costs R2 561 per day, on average.