Hong Kong Driving Guide

Hong Kong is a fantastic holiday destination. There are many interesting things you can see and do in this tourist city. You can visit Madame Tussauds, Ocean Park, Disneyland and other entertainment venues. The Buddhist shrine at Chuk Lam Sim is also an interesting site. You can also climb to the top of Victoria Peak for a better view of the city.

Car rental in Hong Kong

All drivers in Hong Kong must have third party insurance and the vehicle license must be on the left side of the windshield. When you pick up your rental car, you must make sure you have the necessary insurance and sticker so you don't risk being pulled over. Holidaymakers in Hong Kong can use their local driving license and international driving license for up to 12 months, so you shouldn't have any problems driving while on holiday. The minimum driving age is 21 years old.

When you rent a car in Hong Kong, make sure you get the phone number and emergency contact information from the rental company in case you need to contact them. When you have a rental car, it's much easier to get around and visit all the places you want to see on your vacation.

Road conditions and safety

Roads in and around Hong Kong are in excellent condition. Highways, streets and residential areas are well lit, so driving at night should be easy and safe. Drivers in Hong Kong usually follow the rules of the road, but this is not always the case. The roads can be crowded, so you should drive carefully.

When you are driving, you cannot use your mobile phone unless it is connected to the hands-free system. In Hong Kong, traffic is on the left and you will overtake other vehicles on the right. Children under 15 must be in child restraints that are appropriate for their size. Drivers and passengers in the vehicle must wear seat belts.

You shouldn't have any problems reading signs in Hong Kong. As a rule, they put English above Chinese. Number signs, such as speed and distance, use Western numbers.

When vehicles enter main roads from minor roads, they must give way to a vehicle that is already on the main roads. Vehicles turning right must also give way to oncoming traffic.

Speed ​​Limit

Pay attention to road signs so you can watch the speed limit in different areas. Typical speed limits are as follows.

• Urban areas - 50 to 70 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.
• Residential areas - 30 km/h

Main roads

There are three main categories of roads in Hong Kong. These include:

• Northern and southern routes
• Eastern and Western routes
• Ring of New Territories

We wish you a pleasant time on vacation, and be sure to have a rented car at your disposal. This will make moving easier.