Portsmouth car hire

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A Standard car hire in Portsmouth costs R2 239 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Portsmouth costs R2 175 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Portsmouth costs R3 528 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.