Nimes car hires from AED 173

Smaller vehicles such as compacts and economy cars are more affordable and fuel-efficient, making them ideal for travellers on a limited budget in Nimes. SUVs and luxury cars can handle greater passenger capacity and comfort, as well as extra storage space for extended hours on the roads outside the city.

Speed limits in Nimes, as in all of France, are determined by road type and location. If you’re driving on streets in populated urban areas the legal speed limit is about 30mph, while on roads in rural districts the speed allowed by law is 50mph. Along dual carriageways you should not drive in excess of 70mph, but along major highways or motorways the maximum speed limit is about 80mph. Traffic and static cameras are in use along highways and intersections, so take precautions when driving.

The city council of Nimes offers on-street parking around the city limits, which are metered and divided into two zones: Green and Red. Within Green zones, the tariff is about €1 (£0.90) per hour, while in Red zones it is about €1.50 (£1.30) per hour. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 12:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00, as well as Saturdays from 09:00 to 12:00. Outside of these hours, on-street parking is free except where restricted. Acceptable methods of payment are cash, debit or credit card and PayByPhone. Disabled parking is available in some areas.

The average price of fuel in Nimes is AED 25.83 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 310 and AED 413, depending on the car size.

Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Nimes.

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An Economy car hire in Nimes costs AED 190 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Nimes costs AED 280 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Nimes costs AED 208 per day, on average.