Columbia car hire

Most people choose a compact or standard car rental in Columbia, which makes it easy to get around and park, and saves on gas. Of course, if you know you will be spending a lot of time in the car you might want to choose a premium SUV for your comfort.

Speed limits in Missouri depend considerably on what type of road you’re driving on. On freeways, the speed limit is 70mph and 65mph on expressways. On nearly all other roadways the speed limit is 60mph. The speed limit on residential streets in Columbia is 25mph unless posted otherwise. Always check the street signs to confirm the appropriate speed limit.

Street parking in Columbia is metered from 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, evenings, and holidays the metered street parking is free and the rest of the time it costs $0.60 an hour unless you’re in the zone of the University of Missouri campus, then it costs $1 an hour. Parking can be paid for at the meter or by downloading the Parkmobile app. Otherwise, you can select one of the parking garages for longer-term parking, which are also free on the weekends. They are located at 8th and Walnut, 8th and Cherry, 6th and Cherry, 10th and Cherry, 5th and Walnut, and Short Street.

The average price of fuel in Columbia is R61,76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R741 and R988, depending on the car size.

Standard (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Columbia.

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A Standard car hire in Columbia costs R1 190 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Columbia costs R1 825 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Columbia costs R721 per day, on average.