Olympia car hire

The average price of fuel in Olympia is R63,43 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R761 and R1 015, depending on the car size.

Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Olympia.

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A Compact car hire in Olympia costs R953 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Olympia costs R2 012 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Olympia costs R1 824 per day, on average.

Olympia has highways and urban and suburban areas. When hiring a car from the car hires in Olympia to drive in the city, consider a compact or mid-size car, which enables manoeuvring through different kinds of roads and even traffic. Parking in the city is limited; therefore, getting a compact car will be convenient for finding parking spaces and fitting in smaller ones. The city of Olympia focuses on environmental sustainability. Hiring a smaller car, including a compact car, will be fuel efficient in terms of fuel consumption, contributing to sustainability through fewer carbon emissions.

The speed limits in Olympia vary based on your driving area and the pedestrian traffic. The average speed limit within city limits, including in business streets and residential areas, is about 25 mph. Some residential streets may share speed limits with school zones, approximately 20 to 25 mph. The speed limits on highways and arterial roads are about 30 mph to 45 mph. Ensure you are within the speed limit, as speed cameras and radar guns are in certain locations to monitor and detect speeding violations subject to penalties.

The average hourly parking cost in Olympia is about $1 (£0.78) to $2 (£1.56). Some ideal places to park for a fee include the Farmers Market Car Park, Olympia Center Car Park, and public car parks like Hands on Children's Museum and Percival Landing Park. You can find free parking in Heritage Park and street parking. Pay attention to the time limits with street parking. If you have some errands to run in the city but prefer not to drive to the city, consider using Park and Ride services near major highways to park your car for free and use public transport to your destination.