Newton Abbot car hire

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An Economy car hire in Newton Abbot costs R753 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Newton Abbot costs R708 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Newton Abbot costs R2 838 per day, on average.

Given how busy the centre of the town can get, if you're going to spend most of your time there, a smallish city car makes the best Newton Abbot car hire choice, allowing you to negotiate the traffic more efficiently. The town isn't far from the seaside resort of Torquay, so if you're planning a seaside visit with your family, get something more spacious like an MPV to fit in all your beach or water sports gear. In winter, it's not a bad idea to hire a 4WD vehicle, in case you encounter ice on the roads.

The speed limit in central Newton Abbot is 30 mph (48 kmph), while roads on the outskirts of the town have a 40 mph (64 kmph) speed limit. The authorities have a very strict traffic-calming policy in place, using mobile Vehicle Activated Signs as speed indicators. Thus, it pays to observe the posted limits at all times, particularly on main streets like Marychurch Road, where it intersects with Aller Brake Road. Community Speedwatch volunteers also keep an eye out for speedsters and report them.

You won't have any trouble finding places to park in Newton Abbot. There are dozens of council-run car parks, as well as designated on-street parking spaces. These include Osborne Street Car Park and Cricketfield Car Park. These are open from 09:00 till 18:00 and cost around £0.50 per half hour. All parking in Newton Abbot is free on Sundays, including on-street pay and display parking provided by the Devon County Council.