Dax car hire

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An Economy car hire in Dax costs R1 000 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Dax costs R1 030 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Dax costs R1 241 per day, on average.

Some streets in the city are narrow, especially those adjacent to buildings. Therefore, driving a small car is an excellent choice for easier manoeuvring. Also, you can drive to various destinations without challenges when making turns. However, ensure the small car is spacious to hold all your luggage. In addition, most roads in Dax are even, giving the driver confidence to drive even for long hours.

Most streets have varying speed limits in the city. When using car hire in Dax, maintain a speed limit of 50 km/h (31 mph) on urban streets. If driving on rural 2 or rural 3-lane roads, you shouldn't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) and 110 km/h (63 mph) on 4-lane expressways. If it's raining, maintain a speed of 80 km/h (31 mph) on motorways and 130 km/h (80 mph) on normal days. If in residential areas or school zones, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (50 mph) to ensure the safety of kids and residents. Most streets have speed cameras to monitor drivers and ensure road safety.

The city offers ample and safe parking spaces. The best place to park is in the city centre. Some places to park include Effia Gare de Dax P1, free for the first 15min, around €2.30 (1.97) for 30min, €3.00 (£2.57) for 1h, €4.40 (£3.76) for 3h, and €10.20 (£8.72) for 12h. Other town centre car parks are free for the first 1h but charge about €2 (£1.71) per hour, including Place Saint-Pierre, Parking des Berges, Place de l’ecarteur (Arenes), Place de la Tanneria (Sablar), Parking Chanzy and Place du Chanoine Bordes. Parking rates depend on the car park. Therefore, research the prices and parking permits before parking to avoid frustrations and inconveniences.