Drive Smart Bahrain
 

Guide to Driving In Bahrain - Drive Safe in Bahrain

With our Drive Smart guide you're fully prepared to hire a car in Bahrain and stay safe on unfamiliar roads.

URBAN SPEED LIMIT

80-100 kph

urban
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RURAL SPEED LIMIT

60 kph

rural
More info  

motorway speed limit

120 kph

speed limit
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Drink Drive Limit

 0mg

drink and drive limit
More info  
urban
You drive in Bahrain on the Right side  
urban
The currency in Bahrain is BHD
urban
To rent a car is  21 years and to drive is 18 years of age
urban
Current fuel price in Bahrain 0.45 €/Ltr

Driving Laws in Bahrain

Drive Smart Bahrain
Driving in Bahrain
Pocket guide to driving in Bahrain
Profile:
Bahrain
Manama
BHD
Driving in Bahrain
SPEED: (kph)
80-100
60
120
Speed limit in Bahrain
Holiday:
Rush hour in Bahrain
Cameras:
YES
YES
Speed cameras in Bahrain
FUEL:
0.45
0.41
EUR/Litre
Fuel prices in Bahrain
See World Fuel Prices for full statistics
DRIVE:
RIGHT
Drive RIGHT in Bahrain
See Which Countries Drive on the RIGHT
MIN AGE:
18
21
Min driving age in Bahrain
DRINK:
0mg
Blood alcohol content
Drink driving in Bahrain
EMERGENCY:
999
Emergency phone number in Bahrain
DOCUMENT:
Driving documents in Bahrain
PHONES:
No
Hands free only
Mobile phone driving in Bahrain
SEATBELTS:
Yes
No
Seat belt in Bahrain

Are there any special requirements for driving or hiring a car in Bahrain?

In Bahrain you drive on the right. Major roads are well maintained and not as congested as those in other countries close by. Traffic signs are displayed in both Arabic and English.
 

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Emergency Services Numbers

Police Police: 999

Police Fire: 999

Police Ambulance: 999

Notes: 199 for traffic accidents (no injuries) or 999 (injuries)

DieselUnleaded
Jul , 2025

€ 0.41

€ 0.45

Jun , 2025

€ 0.42

€ 0.46

May , 2025

€ 0.42

€ 0.47

Apr , 2025

€ 0.44

€ 0.49

Parking Information

Parking regulations

It is not permitted to park on the road unless there is a marked bay. Parking a public transport vehicle in a residential area is classed as a traffic violation which could result in a fine between BD 20 - BD 100.

Emergency Information

Emergency Information

Police Police: 999

Police Fire: 999

Police Ambulance: 999

The emergency services can be accessed by calling 999.

What to do in an emergency

In the event of an emergency, drivers should dial 999. The number for the traffic police is 199. 

If you are involved in an accident, drivers should try to get their vehicle off of the road and call the police. You will then be given directions to a place where you can report the details of the accident. This has to take place within 24 hours of the accident. If the matter was to involve legal proceedings, drivers should not leave Bahrain until the matter is resolved. 

It is common practice in Bahrain for drivers to use a danger signal if there is the need for drivers to stop immediately or if there is a hazard ahead. 

Handy Guides

World Driving Guides

Road Signs

Handy Phrases

Shukran Thank you
Afwan You're Welcome
Wagif Stop
Yimeen Right
Yissar Left

Bahrain Fuel Price History

DieselUnleaded
Jul , 2025

€ 0.41

€ 0.45

Jun , 2025

€ 0.42

€ 0.46

May , 2025

€ 0.42

€ 0.47

Apr , 2025

€ 0.44

€ 0.49

Mar , 2025

€ 0.44

€ 0.49

Feb , 2025

€ 0.46

€ 0.51

Jan , 2025

€ 0.46

€ 0.51

Dec , 2024

€ 0.45

€ 0.50

Nov , 2024

€ 0.44

€ 0.49

Oct , 2024

€ 0.44

€ 0.48

Sep , 2024

€ 0.43

€ 0.48

Aug , 2024

€ 0.44

€ 0.49

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Jul , 2025 0.41 0.45
Jun , 2025 0.42 0.46
May , 2025 0.42 0.47
Apr , 2025 0.44 0.49
Mar , 2025 0.44 0.49
Feb , 2025 0.46 0.51
Jan , 2025 0.46 0.51
Dec , 2024 0.45 0.50
Nov , 2024 0.44 0.49
Oct , 2024 0.44 0.48
Sep , 2024 0.43 0.48
Aug , 2024 0.44 0.49

Hiring a Car

With our Drive Smart guide you're fully prepared to hire a car in Bahrain and stay safe on unfamiliar roads.
Chloe Demaret
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