George Town car hire

The average price of fuel in George Town is R105,03 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 260 and R1 680, depending on the car size.

Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in George Town.

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A Compact car hire in George Town costs R379 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in George Town costs R1 480 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in George Town costs R706 per day, on average.

A small SUV makes an ideal rental vehicle in George Town. It is small enough that you can navigate the busy roads efficiently, but it also gives you space to travel around with family and friends and to transport outdoor recreation gear, beach paraphernalia, and picnic supplies. If you don't need that much room, opt for a smaller sedan. This will save on rental costs as well as gasoline costs, and it will make navigating busy George Town roads that much easier.

Within the city limits of George Town, most roads will have a speed limit between 40 and 48 km/h (25 to 30 mph). Larger roads in George Town, such as Linford Pierson Highway and Easterly Tibbets Highway, have a speed limit of 64 km/h (40 mph). The speed limit on major roads in less densely populated areas, such as Queens Highway on the north side of the island, have a speed limit of 80 km/h (50 mph).

George Town is the rare capital city that has abundant free parking, both on the street and in parking lots. However, when you park on the street, check signs for posted time limits. There are many paid parking lots where you can park for free if you have a validation from a restaurant or a nearby business. If you do have to pay for parking, the average cost for a parking spot in George Town is about CI$2 per hour (about $2.40).