$61 Cheap Car Rental in Shap

If your trip to Shap is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Nothing beats discovering new places. While you’re in town, Lowther Park and Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre should be among them. Another place to bear in mind is Shap Abbey.

If you’re looking for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of ideas. Sitting 19 miles away, Keswick is worth hopping in the car for. See the sights beginning with Derwentwater, Catbells Lakeland Walk and Cumberland Pencil Museum. The locals are also likely to point you toward Barnard Castle, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, let it be High Force. (But we’re also big fans of Low Force and Eggleston Hall.)

Whether you’re heading off solo or with some pals, CarRentals.com can help you find the best wheels for your Shap trip. A mini is a superb choice if you’ll be spending lots of time in the center of the city. Inexpensive and fuel-efficient, they’ll take you from point A to B easily and quickly. If you want to make a splash, browse our special category. We know you’ll find something that’ll command some attention! Got the youngsters with you? A roomy SUV will tick your boxes.

First of all, there’s a broad range of luxurious rental vehicles in Shap. What you end up going for depends on how much you want to spend and what you’re planning to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles offer the best in comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not book a high-end SUV, or perhaps an upmarket mid-sized sedan? Otherwise, if you’re just after a set of wheels to get from A to B at the cheapest price possible, we can help you out with an economy compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

In Shap, you’ll need to drive on the left side of the road. That means the steering wheel is on the right-hand side. If you’ve rented a vehicle with a manual transmission, you’ll have to get used to changing gears with your left hand.

Nabbing a parking space in Shap shouldn’t be too hard. Of course, it depends on where you are and when — you may find it tricky parking in the very center during peak periods.

As with many cities, the roads are generally busy in the morning and afternoon rush hours. However, with a population of around 1,250, traffic jams aren’t a huge concern in Shap.

There sure are. In the city of Shap, speed limits range from 30mph to 70mph. Residential zones have a default speed limit of 30mph unless signed otherwise.

Generally, your car rental company will bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local authority so they can send a fine to you directly.

As in many places, standard cell phone usage is not permitted while cruising around Shap. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while operating a vehicle in Shap is 0.08%. If you’ve got a big night planned, leave the car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

It’s prohibited to turn on a red light in Shap. When you come across one, enjoy a mindful moment until the signal changes to green.

Seat belts have to be worn in Penrith. Having said that, the rules may differ for some vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.