Jersey car hire

Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Jersey.

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Jersey's driving culture is generally polite and considerate and drivers are expected to be courteous to other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Also, in the island's more rural areas, it is common to see various wildlife and animals like rabbits and hedgehogs, which might occasionally cross the roads. Be cautious, especially during dawn and dusk when animals are more active.

For hiring a car in Jersey, you will need to be 21 years old to be able to hire a compact car and at least 25 years old to drive a larger hire car. If you want to book one of the optional extras for your hire car, such as baby car seats or a booster seat, then you will have to pay an additional daily fee. It is always advisable to check the policies of your car hire company.

For unleaded petrol, you can expect to pay around £1.45 per litre for unleaded petrol and roughly £1.49 for diesel. If you are driving a car that requires advanced petrol then you can expect to pay approximately £1.72. However, it is important to check the fuel prices in advance because they are always changing due to several factors.

In Jersey, the maximum speed allowed is 40 mph. However various areas on the island, especially in built-up regions such as St. Helier and St. Brelade, have considerably lower speed limits. There are numerous 'part-time' 20 mph zones near schools, and the speed limit in the green lanes is set at just 15 mph. It is important to remember to always adjust your driving speed depending on the weather conditions and visibility, as well as during the peak tourist seasons of July to September when there will be many more cars circulating on the narrow roads and lanes.