Bellingham car hires from $96

A 4WD SUV is a convenient model to have as a rental car in the region, as it’ll help you to safely navigate poor weather and drive through many of the mountains in the area. Recreational activities are also common in Bellingham, including cycling, hiking, and biking, and this type of car will give you an ample amount of space to store any necessary equipment.

Many of the streets in business and residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 25mph. If you’re driving in the vicinity of a school, you can plan on the speed limit is 20mph. Some roads that are in more remote areas of the city will have a maximum speed limit of up to 50mph, while state highways usually have a limit of 60mph, although it can be less in certain areas. Police officers are known for patrolling local highways and many of the town’s major intersections have traffic cameras, so make sure to follow speed limits to prevent yourself from being pulled over or receiving a fine.

While you may be able to find free street parking in Bellingham, it usually fills up quickly. There are many different paid short-term parking options, including parking meters, which start at approximately $0.75 per hour downtown, and $0.25 per hour when further away from the city center. There are also a few parking garages to choose from, such as the Commercial Street Garage and Railroad Pay Station Lot downtown that cost around $0.75 per hour and have a $6 per day maximum.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Thrifty ($107/day), Budget ($112/day) and Dollar ($112/day).

The average price of fuel in Bellingham is $5.43 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $65 and $87, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bellingham.

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An Intermediate car hire in Bellingham costs $59 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Bellingham costs $65 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Bellingham costs $91 per day, on average.