Certainly the main advantage of renting a vehicle during your time in Hong Kong is that it opens the outer areas of the territory up for exploration. Many areas in the New Territories simply aren’t accessible via public transportation unless you plan to spend well over an hour switching between buses, whereas with a car it is a simple drive down the highway.
Planning on renting a car during your time in Hong Kong? Unfortunately, while there are no rental car counters located directly at Hong Kong International Airport, there are some located at the metro stations Kowloon and Central Station. Additionally, you can contact the various rental car agencies and have them drop a car off at the airport so that one is ready for you upon arrival.
One insider tip to be aware of when driving in Hong Kong is that there are no tolls on any of the major highways. However, there are tolls on many of the tunnels that link the islands together. These tunnels can be easily avoided by taking one of the aboveground highways which, while free, are slightly slower than the tunnels.
Hong Kong as a major metropolis can become bogged down with the daily rush hour. However, with a bit of planning it is easy to avoid and shouldn’t be much of a problem for drivers. In general, rush hour lasts from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and starts back up again around 5:00 p.m. and finishes up at around 7:00 p.m. Hennessy Road in Causeway Bay and Argyle Street in Mong Kok are two streets that you will definitely want to avoid if possible during the peak hours of traffic.
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Compact rental cars in Hong Kong are around 57% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Hong Kong
Some car rental companies in Hong Kong which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis and Hertz
On average a rental car in Hong Kong costs $125 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hawk ($33/day), Hertz ($71/day) and Avis ($93/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz Mtr Hong Kong Station null (3 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Hong Kong. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Hong Kong is $11.34 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $136 and $181, depending on the car size.
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hong Kong.
Car rental companies onsite at Hong Kong Intl airport include Hawk and Hertz.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Hong Kong Intl airport to off-airport locations is Hawk.
A Compact car rental in Hong Kong costs $62 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car rental in Hong Kong costs $82 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Hong Kong costs $87 per day, on average.
In Hong Kong, cars are most frequently rented at Avis Nog06-08gf Regal Kowloon Hotel (2 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Hong Kong costs $876 per week ($125 per day).
On average a rental car in Hong Kong costs $3,756 per month ($125 per day).
Smaller cars are absolutely recommended for visitors looking to rent a car in Hong Kong. Many of the city’s streets are quite narrow, and parking spaces are often on the smaller side, so large vehicles will often be a struggle for navigate the city. That being said, there are special parking spots for larger cars, but these are limited in number so it is better to hedge your bet and go for a smaller car like a sedan, compact, or coupe.
Hong Kong features a wide range of speed limits such as 30 km/h (19 mph) on mountain roads, 50 km/h (31 mph) on smaller streets, and 70 or 80 km/h (43 and 50 mph) on most highways. On a select few highways, speed limits go up to 100 or 110 kph (62 and 68 mph).
Parking garages in almost all areas of Hong Kong are by far the best option for parking. On the main island there simply is almost no streetside parking available in the popular areas. Luckily, there are an ample number of parking garages that charge a variety of rates so you have plenty to choose from. In the peripheral areas of Hong Kong, streetside parking is more of an option and, when available, should be taken advantage of.
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