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 Kazakhstan Car Rental Mini guide

Driving in Kazakhstan requires vigilance and adherence to road rules. While major cities like Almaty and Nur-Sultan have well-maintained roads, rural areas may have uneven surfaces. Speed limits vary from 60-90 km/h (37-56 mph) in cities to 110-130 km/h (68-81 mph) on highways. Seat belts are mandatory, and road signs are often in Kazakh and Russian. In winter, prepare for snow and icy roads. Gasoline is readily available, and cash and credit cards are accepted at fuel stations. Remember to drive defensively, be cautious of local driving habits, and keep your vehicle well-maintained.

Distance to Airports:

  • Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Almaty City Center: Approximately 15-20 kilometers (9-12 miles), taking around 30-40 minutes.

  • Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) City Center: Approximately 20-25 kilometers (12-15.5 miles), taking around 30-45 minutes.

  • Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Shymkent City Center: Approximately 15-20 kilometers (9-12 miles), taking around 20-30 minutes.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable journey, maintain caution, and respect local traffic regulations.


Cheapest car hire in Kazakhstan

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 53.25 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 372.79 EUR from 21/12/2020

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 53.25 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 372.79 EUR from 21/12/2020

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 59.21 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 414.53 EUR from 21/12/2020

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 59.21 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 414.53 EUR from 21/12/2020

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Sandero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 60.88 EUR/day
Renault Sandero

7 Days rental at 426.16 EUR from 12/12/2022

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 138.30 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 968.14 EUR from 12/12/2022

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Kazakhstan

  • The mimium age to rent a car is 23 and you must have at least 2 years driving experience
  • You can rent a car with driver in Kazakhstan if you prefer
  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Kazakhstan, take care when out of the cities as rural roads are often single carriageway
  • There are no toll roads in Kazakhstan, but it's always useful to carry a small amount of cash when driving
  • A 1968 International Driving Permit is required in Kazakhstan, the 1949 is no longer recognised
 

Popular car hire destinations in Kazakhstan

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Kazakhstan

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    20-60kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    90kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    110kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    KZT  177.23/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    0mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    KZT

    Currency

  •  

    NO

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Average prices per day for car hire in Kazakhstan

ItemPercent
April€ 62
May€ 68
June€ 74
July€ 74
August€ 72
September€ 72
October€ 55
November€ 49
December€ 44
ItemPercent
April€ 52
May€ 59
June€ 67
July
August€ 70
September€ 72
October€ 60
November€ 58
December€ 61
ItemPercent
April€ 133
May€ 117
June€ 131
July€ 131
August€ 128
September€ 128
October€ 115
November€ 104
December€ 81
ItemPercent
April€ 72
May€ 84
June€ 90
July€ 75
August€ 90
September€ 91
October€ 75
November€ 70
December€ 61
ItemPercent
April€ 136
May€ 138
June€ 157
July€ 156
August€ 153
September€ 153
October€ 143
November€ 137
December€ 112
ItemPercent
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November€ 66
December€ 60
ItemPercent
April€ 133
May€ 117
June€ 131
July€ 131
August€ 128
September€ 128
October€ 115
November€ 104
December€ 81
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Kazakhstan

DieselUnleaded
Oct , 2022

€ 0.51

€ 0.45

Nov , 2022

€ 0.51

€ 0.45

Dec , 2022

€ 0.49

€ 0.43

Jan , 2023

€ 0.48

€ 0.43

Feb , 2023

€ 0.49

€ 0.43

Mar , 2023

€ 0.53

€ 0.47

Apr , 2023

€ 0.49

€ 0.43

May , 2023

€ 0.58

€ 0.44

Jun , 2023

€ 0.60

€ 0.45

Jul , 2023

€ 0.59

€ 0.45

Aug , 2023

€ 0.59

€ 0.44

Sep , 2023

€ 0.57

€ 0.43

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2023 0.57 0.43
Aug , 2023 0.59 0.44
Jul , 2023 0.59 0.45
Jun , 2023 0.60 0.45
May , 2023 0.58 0.44
Apr , 2023 0.49 0.43
Mar , 2023 0.53 0.47
Feb , 2023 0.49 0.43
Jan , 2023 0.48 0.43
Dec , 2022 0.49 0.43
Nov , 2022 0.51 0.45
Oct , 2022 0.51 0.45

Car rental price statistics in Kazakhstan

  • € 426.16
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 138.30
    Highest daily price:
    Toyota Rav4
  • 2
    Total cars available
     
  • 1
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Rav4
  • 2
    Location with most cars:
    Almaty
  • € 60.9 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    HERTZ - Almaty
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