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Pick-up location | Portsmouth |
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Hire locations | 6 |
Airport locations | 2 |
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The average price of fuel in Portsmouth is R69,16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R830 and R1 106, depending on the car size.
Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Portsmouth.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Economy car hire in Portsmouth costs R1 343 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Portsmouth costs R2 964 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Portsmouth costs R2 639 per day, on average.
The ideal category of car rentals in Portsmouth for your trip depends on the number of travelers and where you will be visiting. Most renters pick economy cars for four passengers with two bags. These have exceptional fuel efficiency and are quite affordable but work best when driving on well-paved roads. SUVs suit travel parties of five people with three bags who want to explore rural areas or the cities bordering Portsmouth.
Yes. The city has several one-way streets, as well as some roads that are closed to certain types of vehicles. Some of the roads near the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard have restricted access due to security concerns. An example is a section of New Castle Avenue that runs adjacent to the shipyard, which is closed to all traffic except for authorized vehicles.
The laws in Portsmouth outline ‘per se’ or presumed speeding limits, meaning that when drivers are caught speeding, they are allowed to defend themselves in court and can have their charges dropped if they win. If you lose, your fine is calculated at a graduated rate, and you will have points added to your driving license. Unless indicated, the speed limit in school zones is 10mph, while in urban residential and business districts, you should stick to 30mph. In rural residential districts, the speed limit is 35mph, whereas, in most interstates, the limit is 65mph.
If you're planning on renting a car in Portsmouth, you'll usually need to be at least 21 years old. However, keep in mind that some car rental companies may charge more or require you to be at least 25 years old to rent specific car models.
Metered parking spots for car rentals in Portsmouth operate from 9 am to 8 pm on Monday to Saturday and from noon to 8 pm on Sunday. Some paid parking garages in Portsmouth include Foundry Place Garage on 100 Foundry Place and Hanover Parking Garage on 34 Hanover Street. You can also save cash by parking in free spots like Parrot Avenue Lot, South Playground Lot on Junkins Avenue, Four Tree Island Parking Area on Peirce Island Road and City Hall lower and upper lots on 1 Junkins Avenue.
5 locations in Portsmouth
Locations in Portsmouth
155 Mirona Rd
+1 603 431 4707
177 Lafayette Rd
+1 603 772 4448
400 Spaulding Tpke
+1 603 373 6764
42 Airline Ave
+1 603 431 4707
647 Us Route 1
+1 603 373 6764
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10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
6,0 Okay
May 2021
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Drop off was super easy.Cons:
Outrageously expensive for two days. Extra cost for one-way is not worth it.2,0 Poor
Jul 2020
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Nothing to like. There was no car. I had no rental. Not good.Cons:
This was a really stressful really inconvenient experience. There could Actually have been a rental- thaT would have been better. There was no car for me upon arrival or at the main rental site several miles away. Your system needs to interact better with the Enterprise system at Pease, which I guess is a satellite rental location. How was I able to book a car when the rental company has no cars? You need a customer service phone number for when something goes wrong.8,0 Very Good
Feb 2020
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Drop off was fine; pick up not good2,0 Poor
Jun 2019
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They called me and told me they had no cars. Gave me no alternatives and didn’t offer to drop me off in Portland to get a car there. Horrible experience.10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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The first vehicle that we got was inundated with cigarette smoke odors, which we are allergic to. The staff was very courteous and quickly put us in another vehicle that was excellent. Thank you!3 locations in Portsmouth
Locations in Portsmouth
104 Grafton Drive
+1 603 422 6707
115 Flightline Rd
+1 603 422 6707
203 Lafayette Road
+1 603 422 6707
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Most popular car type | Economy |
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