Bend car rentals

Among the most popular car rentals in Bend are economy cars, because they’re fuel-efficient and easy to drive both around town and longer distances to visit the surrounding cities and parks. However, if you plan to explore the more remote areas of the nearby mountains in the Cascade Mountain Range, an SUV or a pickup truck with 4WD is better equipped to handle these rugged terrains. Keep in mind that access to many of the remote trails in the surrounding areas requires a 4WD vehicle with high clearance.

Most of the rural highways surrounding Bend have a speed limit of 55mph. Speeds in most residential districts are limited to 25mph while business districts are often restricted to a maximum speed of 20mph. On the Bend Parkway (US-97) the posted speed limit is 45mph, but traffic usually travels at or above 55mph. Drivers should be aware that police officers are frequently stationed along the road to enforce the speed limit.

Most of the parking lots in Downtown Bend have metered spaces for about $1 per hour with a 4h time limit, Monday through Saturday. The downtown Centennial Garage offers free parking for 3h or around $1 per hour for all-day parking, and it’s free to park at the garage on the weekends. On-street parking is free throughout the city, but there is a 2h time limit. However, on the streets surrounding NW Congress St, on-street parking is metered at a $5 flat rate and is reserved for special events at Drake Park and the downtown area. Parking is free everywhere on Sundays and most major holidays.

The average gas price in Bend is C$ 5.15 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 62 and C$ 82, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bend.

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A Compact car rental in Bend costs C$ 97 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Bend costs C$ 89 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Bend costs C$ 73 per day, on average.

When you book cheap rental cars in Bend, one of the things that you need to keep in mind is that reckless driving, which includes driving faulty cars deliberately and using electronics while driving, can also cause legal problems. It would be best to avoid all this and be on the right side of Bend’s department of vehicles laws.

Convertibles are more fuel efficient than sedans because they have less drag. It will therefore help you save on your money without compromising on the quality. The roads in Bend are winding and hilly, so a convertible is more fun to drive. The weather is usually sunny and dry, so you can enjoy the convertible top. However, it is important to also consider other priorities such as the number of people you are with and the nature of your visit to Bend.