Car rental in Kuwait

Tips for driving your rental car in Kuwait

If you're travelling to Kuwait, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Kuwait is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Kuwait City counts 1171880 inhabitants. In Kuwait City hosts 43.4% of the entire country's population, which counts over 2700000 inhabitants. In Kuwait the language spoken most widespread is Arabic but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Kuwait is GMT+03:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Kuwait is G and the electric voltage is 240 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Kuwait is +965, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Kuwait

With a fuel cost in Kuwait averaging at 0.23 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Kuwait shares its land borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 6608, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Kuwait as the 148th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Kuwait there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD). Speed limits in town are 60 km/h and on motorways they are 120 km/h. Bear in mind that in Kuwait, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.