Almaty car rentals

On average a rental car in Almaty costs C$ 80 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Almaty. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Almaty.

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A Compact car rental in Almaty costs C$ 89 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Almaty costs C$ 228 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Almaty costs C$ 190 per day, on average.

A large SUV is the best type of car to drive in the city. This is because some roads flow through the mountains and require a powerful car. Consider choosing a vehicle with a larger space to accommodate the luggage and group of people on the trip. Again, most rural roads in the city are poor and uneven. An SUV helps you to navigate these roads despite the weather condition. In addition, these cars are powerful and give you a convenient journey.

When driving a car rental in Almaty, the speed limit depends on the road and area. When driving on the motorway, maintain a speed limit of 140 km/h (87 mph), 60 km/h (37 mph) on urban roads, and 110 km/h (68 mph) on rural roads. Don't exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) if on the highway. When approaching a playground or a school zone, maintain a speed of 30 km/h (20 mph) to ensure the safety of children playing or going to and from school. The streets have traffic cameras and road signs to monitor and control the drivers' speed.

You can find a few safe and spacious spaces to park in the city. The best places to park are downtown because of security and easy street access. Most hotels offer free parking in the city. Again, overnight parking in a hotel is secure. You can also find paid parking lots. SpetsTekhParking charges around 100 KZT (0.23 USD) for 1h. Before parking a car rental, check the parking permit and fees to avoid inconveniences. If you park outside the city, you can access the city using the metro or buses.