Davis car hire

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Davis are Hertz (7,1, 83 reviews), and Budget (6,4, 118 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Davis 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.

Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Davis.

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A Full Size car hire in Davis costs R2 550 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Davis costs R895 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Davis costs R2 120 per day, on average.

Davis car hire agencies offer a variety of vehicles depending on your reasons for visiting and which expeditions you wish to carry out. For visiting the town of Davis, a family sedan should suffice, as there is a great amount of parking all over the city and sedans have good fuel efficiency, which is great for city driving. If you are looking to adventure outside of Davis, such as to Stebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve, perhaps a larger car would be preferred; the area is mountainous and there are the options of driving off-road. Families should hire a minivan or larger vehicle, as parking in Davis is no issue and it allows families to drive comfortably and safely.

When hiring a car in Davis, California, it is wise to be aware of the speed limits and traffic restrictions. Generally, the speed limit will range from 30 mph (50 kph) in business and residential areas throughout the town to 25 mph (40 kph) in school areas and parks where children are present. The speed limit when driving through alleys, crossing intersections or railway crossings sits at 15 mph (25 kph) and the maximum speed limit is 65 mph (105 kph) on highways and motorways, except on double-lane highways without a divider, where the speed limit is in that case 55 mph (89 kph).

It may come as a surprise that in downtown Davis, public parking is free for areas that don’t require a permit. However, bear in mind that most of the free parking is subject to time restrictions and traffic officers do habitually enforce these laws. When hiring a car in Davis, it is also important to remember that street parking in some areas from 02:00 to 06:00 is prohibited, to accommodate street cleaning.