Car Hire in Suriname

You are required by law to drive on the left when you visit Suriname. Not abiding by this law can result in traffic tickets, car accidents, or both.

0.05% is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in Suriname. Both residents and visitors of Suriname can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Suriname has strict laws against individuals who drink-drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 18.

On average, you can expect to pay $1.80 per litre for petrol in Suriname. Keep in mind that this is last week’s national average price and petrol prices may vary across the country. If you’re looking to hire a car on a budget, consider a country with lower fuel prices such as Kuwait which has an average price of $0.54 per litre. Hong Kong is another great country to visit if you aren’t worried about petrol prices, which tend to be around $5.17 per litre as of last week.

Prices for cars in Suriname are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of April 2025, there are 38 operators available to choose from for cars in Suriname.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Suriname. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Suriname, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.