$143 Cheap Car Rental in Stratford

If your trip to Stratford is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.Plan a stop at King Edward Park. It’s one attraction you’ll usually find on many visitors’ to-do lists. If you still have room on your itinerary, Stratford Golf Course and Taranaki Pioneer Village will keep you busy too.

See what’s going on in nearby Hawera. What’s 16 miles when you’ve got your very own car? The drive itself is half the fun! See the best sights starting with Hawera Water Tower, KD’s Elvis Presley Museum and Tawhiti Museum. Locals are also likely to point you toward New Plymouth, 20 miles away. If you can only find time for one attraction here, let it be Bowl of Brooklands. (But we’d also recommend Pukekura Park and Lake Mangamahoe.)

Whether you’re hitting the road by yourself or with a group, we’ve got your perfect ride in Stratford. If you’d prefer something small, why not pick up the keys to a mini? These zippy cars are lots of fun to drive and cheap to run. Can’t wait to explore the surrounding areas? An SUV or a full-size car might just be the ticket. If you’d rather go all out on this vacation, drive around in style with a premium car.

For some people, owning a luxury vehicle is the stuff of fairy tales. But renting your dream ride is easier than you think! Picture yourself cruising the open roads in a swanky convertible, even if it’s only for a little while. Or maybe you’re just after a set of wheels to get you quickly from A to B. Extravagant or economical? Whatever you decide, there’s a rental car to suit your style in Stratford.

The left-hand side of the road is where you’ll be clocking up the miles in Stratford. Also take note that the controls of your rental car here, such as the steering wheel and stick shift (if your car has manual transmission), will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Finding a parking spot in Stratford is a cinch. You won’t need to keep driving around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plenty of off and on-street parking available.

Most residential zones in the city of Stratford have a 40km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits usually range between 50km/h and 100km/h.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen car rental company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Alternatively, it may supply your contact information to local authorities so the fine is issued straight to you.

As with many places, standard cell phone usage is prohibited while cruising in your car around Stratford. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just remember to stay focused on the road.

In Stratford, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.05%. If you’re planning to have a few drinks with lunch or dinner, it’d be wise to leave the car behind.

No, it’s not. In Stratford, red means stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.

Seat belts are required in Stratford District. Having said that, this rule may not apply for some vehicles, such as those operated by public transportation systems.