Isle of Man car hire

On average a car hire in the Isle of Man costs €67 per day.

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in the Isle of Man are Castletown (82% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in the Isle of Man) and Douglas (18%).

On average a car hire in the Isle of Man costs €470 per week (€67 per day).

On average a car hire in the Isle of Man costs €2,015 per month (€67 per day).

Driving on the Isle of Man can be a unique and challenging experience, primarily due to the island's road network, geography and some specific driving practices. Many of the roads on the Isle of Man are narrow, especially in the countryside and rural areas. This can make overtaking more difficult and requires drivers to be cautious and patient, particularly when encountering oncoming traffic. Plus, you should watch out for the hedgerows and stone walls close to the edge of the road.

The minimum age to hire a car on the Isle of Man is typically 21 years old. However, hire car companies may have their own policies and requirements, and the minimum age can vary between hire providers. Additionally, some hire car companies may impose a young driver surcharge for hirers between the ages of 21 and 25. This surcharge is an additional fee added to the hire cost to cover the increased insurance risk associated with younger drivers.

When you are ready to fill up your car, you can expect to pay around £1.46 per litre of petrol on the Isle of Man. Of course, this is the average price on the island and prices may vary, so it is recommended to keep this in mind when filling up. You can also expect the price of fuel to fluctuate over time due to many reasons, so it is advised to check the fuel price in advance of your trip around the Isle of Man.

On the Isle of Man, there is typically no fixed national speed limit. Instead, drivers are required to drive at the indicated speed that is appropriate and safe considering the road conditions. In urban areas, the general speed limit is 30 mph, and some specific local areas may have a lower limit of 20 mph. Outside of urban areas, the speed limit is usually set at 40 mph. It is crucial to respect these speed limits and modify your speed as necessary to ensure the safety of both yourself and other road users.