North Myrtle Beach car hire

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A Standard car hire in North Myrtle Beach costs R958 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in North Myrtle Beach costs R864 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in North Myrtle Beach costs R1 851 per day, on average.

The best car rentals in North Myrtle Beach are either compact cars or SUVs. A compact car will allow you to fit into traffic easily while an SUV will give you more space if you want to bring extra passengers with you. Make sure that your rental car has good air conditioning and anti-lock brakes (ABS). North Myrtle Beach gets really hot during the summer months – with an average high of 87°F and low of 74°F. So having good AC will help keep everyone cool and comfortable during the trip. Also, having ABS will help with stop time in case of an emergency situation due to less familiarity with the city roads.

Driving car rentals in North Myrtle Beach is subject to a speed limit that is lower than the state's 35 mph. If driving on unpaved country roads, you have up to 40 mph. The speed limit is 45 mph on South Carolina Highway 17, which runs through North Myrtle Beach. Also, the speed limit is 45 mph if you drive on South Carolina Highway 31. The speed limit is 55 mph on South Carolina Highway 501, which is a freeway speed. Regardless of designated city driving limits, you should always drive at a reasonable speed that is safe under any given circumstance. For example, when approaching hot spots, driving slowly could make a difference in your Myrtle Beach visit.

North Myrtle Beach city has several parking options. From November through February, guests enjoy free parking at all public beach accesses. The City also offers two free parking lots on the North and South side of Main Street. The CFCC Nutt Street Parking Deck also provides a five-story parking deck next to Cape Fear Community College that is open year-round. Other parking areas include Myrtle Beach Parking, located between resorts, and the First Street Parking Deck on King Street, among others.