Renting a car in Sousse is the ideal solution for exploring the Pearl of the Sahel and its surroundings with complete flexibility. Thanks to its central location, Sousse is the perfect base for major cultural excursions to the Great Mosque of Kairouan or the Roman coliseum of El Jem. By renting an air-conditioned vehicle with ViaCar, you break free from the constraints of public transport and can move easily between Sousse's lively beaches, Port El Kantaoui marina and the surrounding business districts.
Sousse sits at the heart of some of Tunisia's most important cultural and historical sites.
Sousse is a mid-sized city with manageable traffic outside the summer season. A few zones require caution. Here is what you will encounter during your car rental Sousse.
50 km/h speed limit in built-up areas
Speed cameras are installed on the Corniche boulevard and avenue Bourguiba. Enforcement is regular, especially in July and August.
Paid parking in the city centre
Parking is paid from 8am to 8pm in central Sousse. Blue parking meters are installed approximately every 100 metres.
Legal alcohol limit: 0 g/L
Checkpoints are set up at weekends near the lively areas of the Corniche and Port el Kantaoui.
Sousse offers several well-distributed parking options. Knowing the right zones before you arrive saves you unnecessary circling. Here are the four most used parking spots by our clients.
Payant
Bab el Jedid car park
Covered paid car park with 200 spaces facing the medina entrance. Easy access from boulevard Bourguiba, 24-hour security and affordable hourly rate.
Open 24 hours. Perfectly placed to visit the medina and Sousse museum on foot.
Payant
1 DT / hour
Avenue Habib Bourguiba on-street
On-street parking in the Sousse commercial centre. Numbered bays with parking meters. Very busy in the morning, more available after 2pm.
Gratuit
Port el Kantaoui free parking
Large open-air free car park in front of the Kantaoui marina. Available all year, very easy access from the coastal road. A few minutes' walk from the port and the beaches.
Hôtel
Northern hotel zone
Hotels in the Boujaffar zone offer car parks reserved for guests or day visitors. Some hotels accept rental cars from non-staying travellers for a small fee.
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Avoid leaving visible items in the parked vehicle, even in supervised car parks.
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In high season, the free Corniche car parks fill up by 10am. Arrive early or use the Bab el Jedid paid car park.
