Cheap Car Rental in Dorset

If your trip to Dorset is all booked but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a helping hand.Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower draws plenty of travelers like yourself. If you still have room on your schedule, make sure you squeeze in Dorset Heritage Museum too.

If you’re up for a day trip, pack some snacks and head over to Huntsville. Located 16 miles away, it has more than enough to keep you going. You can also soak up the sights of Minden Hills. It’s located 20 miles from Dorset and has some fantastic things to offer.

Rent some wheels and enjoy Dorset your way. Want to soak up some nearby natural areas? Consider a full-size car. This vehicle is ideal for those craving outdoor adventures. Just want to get easily from A to B and traveling lightly? If you’re not planning on driving very far, a compact or a mini is a fantastic option.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a great range of both economy and luxury rental vehicles on offer in Dorset. What you opt for is largely dependent on what you’re willing to spend and what you plan to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you feel like splashing out, why not book an elite SUV, or perhaps a stylish mid-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you just need something to get you around town as efficiently as possible, we can help you out with a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

You’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road in Dorset. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, it’s a good idea to drive a little more carefully on roads you’re not familiar with.

Finding a place to leave the car in Dorset is a breeze. You won’t need to keep driving around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s plentiful off and on-street parking available.

Speed limits vary across Dorset, but usually range from 50km/h to 100km/h. Most residential roads have a maximum speed of 50km/h unless stated otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your rental car company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the most common practice. Or it may supply your contact details to local authorities so the fine is sent directly to you.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Lake of Bays.

Provided you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you are able to use your cell phone while operating a vehicle in Dorset. Just make sure you keep concentrating on the road.

In Dorset, it’s a punishable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.05%. If you plan to have a drink or two with lunch or dinner, leave the rental car behind.

Traffic laws in Dorset allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them, without waiting for it to turn green. Before making the maneuver, the vehicle must come to a total stop and the driver must be certain that the lane is clear before moving on.