Burkina Faso car rentals

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Driving in Burkina Faso can be challenging due to careless motorists both inside and outside the capital city of Ouagadougou. Always drive on the right and overtake on the left. Police rarely enforce traffic laws, so be sure to drive attentively and defensively. If you are staying within the capital, you may encounter traffic but the road conditions are generally safe. If you are driving on rural roads, you should travel in a convoy and be sure to carry extra fuel and supplies. Roads can be narrow and have many potholes, so pay attention to your surroundings at all times when behind the wheel of a Burkina Faso car rental.

In Burkina Faso, you must be at least 25 years old to get a rental car. You must also have your valid passport, your driver’s license from your home country, and an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) in order to rent a car in Burkina Faso. There is a national seat belt law so make sure you and all additional passengers are buckled up at all times.

In Burkina Faso, fuel is purchased by the liter. While prices can vary depending on where in the country you are and based on the economic conditions, gas prices in Burkina Faso typically hover around 850 XOF (1.14 USD) per liter. In gallons, this translates to about 3218 XOF (5.34 USD). It is always recommended to keep an extra tank of gas in your vehicle in case you run out of fuel on the road, so be sure to fill both your vehicle and your extra tank up when you visit the gas station.

The speed limits in Burkina Faso can vary depending on the town you’re in and the type of road you’re driving on. For example, on most urban roads, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph). On rural roads, the speed limit can reach up to 90 km/h (55 mph). It is important to always pay attention to road signs, especially when entering or leaving a town, so you can properly adjust your speed according to the limit in that specific area.