San Mateo car hire

For small groups of people, such as couples or solo travelers, it is more convenient to choose small compact vehicles or convertibles while cruising through California, while larger SUVs are better options for larger groups and are more comfortable when touring the plains of San Mateo.

The speed limit on most residential roads is 25mph unless otherwise posted. The San Mateo Bridge is set at 65mph, while highways have multiple test areas marked 55mph. School zones have a speed limit of 25mph when driving within 500-1000 feet while children are outside or crossing the street.

There are several parking options available in San Mateo, for both flash parking and long-term parking. All parking facilities offer free parking on Sundays, holidays and after 6pm every day. The Central garage offers 3h and 10h parking spaces, which charge at around $1.25 per hour, Main Street Garage costs approximately $0.75 per hour, Kinko’s Lot charge around $0.25 per hour while South Railroad Ave, Tennis Court Garage, and Transit Center Garage all charge about $0.75 per hour.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in San Mateo is NU Car (6,3, 51 reviews).

The average price of fuel in San Mateo is R62,02 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R744 and R992, depending on the car size.

Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in San Mateo.

The only car hire company onsite at San Francisco airport is Dollar.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations is Dollar.

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A Mini car hire in San Mateo costs R2 119 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in San Mateo costs R1 247 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in San Mateo costs R3 347 per day, on average.