Brunei Darussalam car hire

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Brunei Darussalam.

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To drive in Brunei Darussalam, foreign drivers must hold a driver’s license and an international driving permit. Traffic in this country moves on the left side of the road, and the signs are in Malay script, so you may need to brush up on the native language before venturing out. Be sure to carry all of your documentation with you at all times, especially because routine stops are common at night.

If you’re planning on renting a car in Brunei Darussalam, you must be over the age of 21 and under the age of 65. Your foreign license must be valid, and you must have over one year of valid driving experience to rent a car from most companies. Be sure that you bring the appropriate documentation with you to the car hire agency to facilitate the rental process.

Rental cars are often rented out with a full tank of petrol in Brunei Darussalam, so you may end up making more than one trip to the petrol station, even if you’re only renting a car for a day or two. Compared to the prices of petrol in the US, which averages around 3.40 BND (2.50 USD) per gallon, filling up in Brunei Darussalam is a little bit cheaper, at the equivalent of around 2 BND (1.50 USD) per gallon.

The speed limits in Brunei Darussalam are comparable to the posted speed limits imposed on roads in the US, but still a bit slower. Speed limits in school zones are around 24 km/h (15 mph), while the speed limit in developed residential/commercial areas is 60 km/h (37 mph). The speed limit on the expressway stands at 80 km/h (55 mph).