Bowling Green car hire

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A Luxury car hire in Bowling Green costs R911 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Bowling Green costs R857 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Bowling Green costs R789 per day, on average.

The best type of car to drive depends on where you're planning to drive. If driving outside the city to tourist attractions with rural roads, consider driving a small vehicle. Though roads in the city are paved, some roads to different places are narrow, curvy, and occasionally have potholes. A small vehicle is stable and easier to drive on narrow roads. However, consider a vehicle with safety features, especially when driving on unfamiliar roads.

The speed limit is 75 mph on urban freeways unless posted otherwise. If driving car rentals in Bowling Green on divided roads, the maximum speed you can drive is 65 mph, and it’s 55 mph on undivided roads. When driving near school zones, hospitals, and residential areas, the maximum speed is 35 mph. Bowling Green imposes strict rules on speed limits to protect drivers, pedestrians, and other road users. Hence, you can see many speed-limit signs in different zones within the city to guide you on speed, which in turn improves road safety.

When parking Bowling Green car rentals, think about security, parking rates, ease of accessing streets, and space. Several parking lots and garages offer ample parking downtown. Some places to park include Commodore Perry Plaza, Kwik Parking, and Ampco System Parking, which charge around $10 for three hours of parking. City of Bowling Green Parking Lot 3 offers free parking for two hours. BGSU Lot E and Fairfield Inn & Suites Bowling Green have parking lots but are limited to two hours of free parking for customers. Besides downtown, you can find a few parking lots outside the city. If you park in lots outside the city, you can still access the city by bus.