Plymouth car rentals

For some, the right car for the job is a late model compact or a stylish economy car. Others may reason that an intermediate SUV or saloon seat all passengers and offers an upgrade in comfort. Discounting the narrow streets you may encounter in the older sections of the city either option is a wise choice. Plymouth is relatively flat with no areas of significant elevation so it’s a driver’s dream.

The speed limit for all vehicular traffic within the city limits is 30mph, but along certain sections of the A374 you can accelerate to 50mph. Speeds may be further reduced around educational institutions, hospitals and other important buildings and docklands. You can accelerate to 50mph along the sections of the A386 carriageway and about 60mph on the Devon Expressway. Due to its flat surface, speeding is endemic, so CCTV and traffic cams are in full force on the major roadways.

On-street parking provided by Plymouth City Council within its six zones is possible for a fee of about £1.50 per hour. Car parks, such as the Civic Centre Car Park, litter the northern section of the city where the A374 transits and is close to its cultural pulse. The rate there is £1.30 per hour for a maximum of stay of 3h.

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Plymouth only have manual transmission cars.

The average gas price in Plymouth is C$ 9.44 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 113 and C$ 151, depending on the car size.

Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Plymouth.

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A Compact car rental in Plymouth costs C$ 55 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Plymouth costs C$ 94 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Plymouth costs C$ 138 per day, on average.

The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Plymouth, England is 0.08%. If a driver exceeds the legal limit, they can face criminal charges, including fines, a driving ban, or even imprisonment depending on the severity of the offense.

Usually, you have to be 25 years old to rent cheap car rentals in Plymouth, England. However, certain rental car agencies might let drivers younger than 25 rent a car, but they might need to pay an extra price and adhere to additional conditions.