Ellsworth car hire

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A Premium car hire in Ellsworth costs R1 260 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Ellsworth costs R2 398 per day, on average.

Because you’ll be surrounded by so much natural beauty in Ellsworth, ME, SUVs make ideal car rentals in Ellsworth. You can load up your vehicle with equipment for camping and other outdoor adventures, as well as beach paraphernalia in the summer months and picnic supplies for warmer weather. If you'll be driving longer distances, an SUV can give you a comfortable ride. If you’re reserving Ellsworth car rentals anytime between October and March, an SUV might give you the power and traction you'll need for harsh weather conditions.

Various stretches of State Highway 3 going through Ellsworth have posted speed limits of 55 mph, 35 mph, and 25 mph. Changes in the speed limit come up quickly, so for those driving rental cars in Ellsworth, be on the lookout for posted speed limits and respond accordingly. Many of the places that have speed-limit changes are also speed traps, where a cop will be sitting in wait to snag speeders. Most roads in Ellsworth have a speed limit of 25 mph. However, school zones and blind intersections will probably have a speed limit of 15 mph.

Downtown Ellsworth has a number of parking lots that have all-day free parking. Some of these lots include City Hall, the Hancock Street lot, the School Street lot, the Franklin Street lot, and the Water Street parking lot. You can also find free parking on Hancock Street, Franklin Street, and Pine Street. We recommend that you do not park at Union River. In the neighboring town of Bar Harbor, just a 15-minute drive away, parking meters are in effect from May 1 to October 31. Parking costs range from $1.50 to $2 an hour.