Kuwait City car rentals

The average gas price in Kuwait City is ₪4.64 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪56 and ₪74, depending on the car size.

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

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A Compact car rental in Kuwait City costs ₪113 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Kuwait City costs ₪111 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Kuwait City costs ₪196 per day, on average.

If you are looking for Kuwait City car rental, you can choose from a variety of vehicle types to suit your travel requirements. Mini, compact and economy models are ideal if you plan to mainly stay in the city. Smaller cars are useful for navigating narrow streets, tight parking spaces and heavy traffic. SUVs are more practical if you want to drive on rural and desert roads. Whichever car type you choose, you can also find practical add-on features such as child seats.

When driving in Kuwait City, bear in mind the speed limit is usually no more than 45 km/h. On rural roads outside the city, this increases to 50-80 km/h. The speed limit on highways is 120 km/h. There are plenty of fixed speed cameras around Kuwait. If you are caught speeding, you will need to pay a fine through your rental agency. There is also a number of checkpoints and road authority patrols throughout the state. You should keep all necessary documents in your vehicle, such as your passport, driver’s licence, international driving permit and insurance papers.

You can make use of numerous car parks in Kuwait City, particularly around the main harbour zone. Some car parks are outdoor and offer free parking, while others are multi-storey buildings with barrier access. In general, you won’t need to pay more than around KD 0.6 (₹ 155) for 2 hours. If you choose on-street parking, pay attention to where you park – it is illegal to park on pavements, and restricted areas are indicated by black and yellow lines. It is also generally safer to leave your vehicle at designated car parks.