Sami car hire

The average price of fuel in Sami is R133,00 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 596 and R2 128, depending on the car size.

Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Sami.

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A Mini car hire in Sami costs R794 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Sami costs R906 per day, on average.

Companies offering car hire in Sami generally have a wide choice of vehicles to choose from, but a smaller and more compact model is easier to navigate along the narrow streets and in Sami traffic. If you're travelling with more people, consider hiring multiple vehicles instead of a large car. Smaller models are also lighter on fuel, will cost you less in the long run and they're easier to find parking for. If you need to hire a larger vehicle, opt for a thinner model.

There aren't many signs for speed limits in and around the area but the typical speed is generally 50 km/h when you're in the built-up areas of the town, while the single carriageways on the outskirts of town are 90 km/h. The dual carriageways have both a minimum and maximum limit. The minimum limit is 70 km/h and the maximum is set at 110 km/h. There aren't any major motorways on the island, but the highways on the main island are set at 130 km/h.

Parking in Sami is inexpensive but can often feel chaotic. There is no charge for the majority of parking on and around the island and locals and visitors alike are known for parking wherever they find a space along any road. There aren't many designated parking spots in the town and most cars are parked where they find a space on all roads.