Macau Car Rental


Why Drive in Macau

 

Experience Macau in your own style with a car rental now! Getting your hands on a car rental in Macau enables you to travel far and wide in this tiny but charming peninsula located in the Pearl River Delta of southern China.

 

Understanding the road structure in Macau will get you going on the road in no time. The road networks in Macau is characterized by Estrada (highway), Rua (road), Patio (yard) and Avenida (avenue). The Macau Estrada network consists of 50km of paved highways in areas that allow wide roadway construction. The majority of the road network are made up of narrow side streets. This is why good quality small cars are popular options to navigate long stretches of winding, mountainous roads. Take heed that many areas have height limitations hence we do advise on checking your routes should you wish to opt for larger vehicles. Road signage are in Chinese and Portuguese. Macau drives on the left side of the road in right-hand drive cars due to the influences from neighbouring Hong Kong.

 

It is no secret that Macau is the gambling capital of the world. The casino stretch is called the Cotai Strip – an amalgamation of Coloane and Taipa Island. The Venetian Resort, City of Dreams, Sands Cotai and Galaxy Macau Resort are all located on the Cotai Strip. If you are here to try your hand in the infamous Baccarat or many of the other casino games, you will be pleased to know that 24 hour car parks are available in most casinos. A majority of hotels also offer free parking to hotel guests so you’ve got this major problem sorted!

 

When you are driving in Macau, the key here is not to rush. As a city with a population density of over 20,000 people per square kilometre, the idea is to relax and drive at a leisurely pace to take in all the sights and sounds the city has to offer. In the streets of Macau, there are also open air carparks and street parking that allows you to park in designated areas and time frames. The parking system is called a metered parking, where you deposit coins to the machine depending on the duration of your parking. Such availability of parking enables you to park your car within the vicinity and start your exploration of the narrow alleyways that are bustling with life and activity. We recommend the Historic Centre of Macau that brings you through the old heart of the city. After parking your car, join the walking tour that takes you through the iconic Senado Square, the Ruins of St. Pauls, the beautiful churches and temples and the old city wall.

 

If you are one of the few that would like to explore the more peaceful side of Macau, Car Rental 2 Go recommends driving to Coloane, the southeast side of the island. A hidden gem of a beach called Hac Sa Beach (Literally Black Sand Beach) is only accessible by car and quite a distance away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Coloane is also the birthplace of Macau’s much loved Portuguese egg tart. Coloane is a laid back area that is a breath of fresh air away from the rambunctious activity happening in the casinos and malls.

 

For the perfect ending note to your driving tour in Macau, visit the statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara located near the Sands Casino and MGM Grand. The deity is of Chinese origin yet bears resemblance to Virgin Mary that one may find in Europe. The statue is a lasting reminder of two worlds combined in one land.

 

 

 

About Macau

Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, known primarily as Macau, is one of the earliest Portuguese overseas territory, yet it was also the last to be relinquished in 1999 – making it modern history’s perfect example of the fusion between Asian and Portuguese culture. Macau’s sovereignty comprises of the Macau Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane. The peninsula is located on the western bank of the Pearl River Delta in the south of Guangdong Province, the People’s Republic of China – adjoining the Mainland city of Zhuhai. It is 60 kilometres to the west of Hong Kong.

 

The arrival of the Portuguese in the mid 16th century has planted deep colonial roots in the city’s architecture, art, religion, traditions, food and community, a strong reflection of the integration between East and West. A significant area of the Macau Peninsula has been designed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the buildings granted the status due to their cultural and historical significance. Be prepared to be captivated by the outstanding colonial influences that will strike you more apparently than other former colonies such as Hong Kong. A walk in Macau is as good as walking in Europe itself – sans the Chinese touches.

 

The old Macau is a meandering maze of narrow alleyways where the locals converge to carry out their trade. Nonetheless, modernity has made its way into this former settlement. The establishment of the Macau Tower, extravagant casinos and malls is drawing flocks of international tourists to visit the peninsula, be it to try their hand in gambling or just to immerse in the exciting retail scene. It is no wonder that Macau earned the “Las Vegas of Asia” moniker.

 

CarRental2Go brings together car rental companies from across Asia to compete in the global marketplace through our Regional Car Rental Alliance Website.

Self Drive - Pickup a car and drive on your own. You will be responsible for Fuel and Highway Tolls. Of Course we have GPS
Car + Driver - Want to sit back and relax. This comes with your own driver and is offered for 4, 8 , 24 Hours and includes Fuel
Transfer - One Way Transfer from City to Airport or Vice Versa.
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