Southport car hire

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A Mini car hire in Southport costs R2 059 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Southport costs R2 511 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Southport costs R853 per day, on average.

When it comes to choosing cheap car rentals in Southport, the type of car you should rent largely depends on your personal preferences. However, for the best experience, it's recommended to rent a smaller vehicle, such as a compact or mid-sized car. Typically, smaller cars are much easier to maneuver through Southport's narrower streets and roundabouts than larger vehicles like SUVs or trucks. This is especially important if you're unfamiliar with the area and you need to make sudden turns at unfamiliar intersections.

In Southport, NC, the speed limits vary depending on the road type or location. The speed limit in residential areas is typically 25 mph, marked with signs or indicated by the presence of schools. Most of the main roads in town have a speed limit of 35 mph, such as State Highway 211, Howe Street, and Long Beach Road. Some of the roads outside of town or near major highways may have higher speed limits, the fastest likely being 55 mph.

There are several parking options available for Southport car rentals. Downtown Southport provides on-street parking and a few public parking lots with parking meters. The cost for metered parking is around $1 per hour and is enforced Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Visitors driving rental cars should bring plenty of change for the meters, or pay using the Passport parking app.