Gateshead car hire

When it comes to driving around the town and the county of Tyne and Wear, your best choice of Gateshead car hire should depend on the number of passengers and your budget. Small economy cars and compacts are cheaper and more fuel efficient while large vehicles like 4x4s and saloons are a bit more expensive but offer more storage capacity and seating for parties of four or more.

The legal speed limit across Gateshead is 30mph, but there are districts where a strict 20mph zone is enforced. Cars driving through urban areas are allowed to travel at 40mph, while in rural areas that limit increases to 50mph. On dual carriageways, the legal limit is 60mph, and vehicles driving on the A1(M) and A194(M) can accelerate to speeds up to 70mph along certain sections. Anticipate traffic cameras and CCTV at all major junctions, road interchanges as well as in populated and retail districts.

Gateshead Council administers a number of on-street parking, short term and long term car parks around town. On-street parking is on a pay and display basis, where the maximum limit is 3h and charges vary from £0.90-£1.20 depending on location. Short term surface car parks have a max limit of 3h and rates range from around £1 per hour to around £2.60 for 2h, while rates at long term surface car parks vary from £0.40 to £2.50 depending on location. Hours of operation also vary with some car parks open 24h a day. Cash and PaybyPhone payments are accepted.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Gateshead costs R1 302 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Gateshead costs R2 316 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Gateshead costs R417 per day, on average.