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Top tips for hiring a car in the Gambia
- When compared to public transportation, which has a set route and timetable, renting a car from Gambia car rentals may provide various benefits, including travel flexibility and convenience. With inadequate transportation links between cities, particularly in rural areas, renting a car will provide you with a greater flexibility and convenience. Some of the popular tourist attractions that are conveniently accessed via a car rental are; Tanji Fishing Village, Kunta Kinteh Island, Abuko Nature Reserve and Makasutu Cultural Forest.
- If you plan to rent a car from Gambia car rentals for mobility and convenience during your stay in Gambia, please be aware of the following special driving requirements. To begin, unlike the bustling towns with broader lanes, rural roads tend to be narrower, with more animals, particularly cows, on the roadways. Second, most roads in Gambia may contain a speed trap, so be cautious of your driving speeds. Finally, Gambia's local drivers embrace a dynamic culture on the road, exhibiting hospitality and patience.
- Regardless of the lack of precise restrictions, parents should prioritize their child's safety and consider utilizing a car seat when driving their rented car from Gambia car rentals. You are welcome to rent or provide an age and height-appropriate car seat for our children in Gambia. Some of these car seats may include rear-facing seats for babies under the age of two, forward-facing seats for children under the age of four, and booster seats for children aged four to eight.
- With most car rentals in Gambia enabling cross-border driving, you'll be able to rent a car and drive your family or friends to any of your destinations in Senegal. However, you must notify your car rental company ahead of your cross-border driving date before you begin your cross-border driving trip. This would make it easier for your car rental to prepare appropriate insurance coverage and border documentation. Some of the Gambia car rentals that may allow cross-border driving include; Avis and Sixt.
- Compact hire cars in Gambia are around 29% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in the Gambia
What is the most popular car hire in the Gambia?
Compact (Hyundai Creta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in the Gambia.
How can I find car hires near me in the Gambia?
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What is driving like in Gambia?
Due to the following distinct driving style and varied road conditions, driving your rented car from Gambia car rentals in Gambia calls for awareness, adaptation, and a certain level of caution. To begin with, you will be required to drive on the right side of the road until overtaking. Second, Gambia has installed numerous speed bumps to limit speed and improve road safety. Finally, while there are no toll roads in Gambia, driving fines are high since most junctions have a traffic police who may stop you each time you flout the traffic rules.
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Gambia?
The average minimum age for renting a car from Gambia car rentals is 21. Some rental firms, like as Avis and Sixt, may, however, insist that the driver be at least 25 years old. Younger drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 may be subjected to an extra Young Driver's Surcharge, which must be paid before taking up their vehicles. In addition to the minimum age requirement, you will need a valid driving license, a credit card and a passport or any other form of identification.
How are gas prices in Gambia?
When driving your rented car from Gambia car rentals, it is recommended that you fill up your car's tank in major towns or cities before beginning long travels to remote places, as gas stations may be few in rural areas. The average price of gasoline in Gambia is 282.31 GMD (5.65 USD) per gallon and around 77.89 GMD (1.56 USD) per liter.
What are the speed limits in Gambia?
To avoid problems with traffic cops while driving your rented car from any of Gambia car rentals, keep the following posted speed limits in mind: 100 kph (62 mph) on highways/expressways, 24 kph (15 mph) in the alleys, 50 kph (31 mph) in urban areas, and 80 kph (50 mph) on open roads.
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Avis car hire locations in the Gambia
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Sixt car hire locations in the Gambia
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Ok Mobility car hire locations in the Gambia
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