Gibraltar car hire

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Gibraltar.

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Even though Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, you should drive on the right-hand side of the road in this country. The roads are typically in good condition, but they tend to be narrow and steep, so it is necessary to drive very carefully. You will also find that there just are not that many roads in the country, so the ones you will be driving on will likely be congested. There are no highways, and most of what you will be driving on are small side streets and rural roads.

Rental agencies typically require you to be 21 years old in order to rent a car here. However, a young driver’s surcharge may apply if you are under 25 years old. Also, certain vehicle categories, such as luxury or exotic, may be restricted to drivers 25 and older. You should possess a valid driver’s license from your home country, a valid passport, an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) if your license is not written in the Roman alphabet, and a major debit or credit card in your name in order to pick up Gibraltar rental cars.

In Gibraltar, you will be buying gas by the liter, just like in the rest of Europe. The price for a liter of gas in Gibraltar is typically around 1.05 GBP (1.34 USD). This translates to about 4.20 GBP (5.38 USD) per gallon. Gas prices here tend to fluctuate quite rapidly, so be sure to buy when you see a low price.

As Gibraltar is a small country with a limited number of roads, they have implemented a universal speed limit on all roads, both urban and rural. The maximum speed allowed in the country is 50 km/h (31 mph). There are no highways. It is also quite rare that you will even get to reach this maximum speed limit, as the roads are narrow and there can be a lot of traffic. It’s important to always drive carefully and pay attention to the surrounding conditions regardless of the posted speed limit.