Parnu Car Rental Guide
The current page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Parnu and gives an overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in Estonia.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Estonia, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your licence for one year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Vehicles rented in Estonia may travel into Latvia, Lithuania or Russia for additional fees and/or insurance. Travel into other countries may be available by special request and may incur additional fees and/or insurance.
Driving Restrictions
In Estonia, traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. The minimum driving age is 18 and the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.2‰. Seatbelts are compulsory for front-seat passengers and if the car has rear seatbelts, these must be fastened as well.
When driving, headlights must be on at all times. Where there is a double white line in the middle of the road, overtaking is illegal.
In built-up areas, you are only allowed to use the horn in case of immediate and extreme danger.
Do not park where the curb is painted yellow. Many towns in Estonia have metered parking, especially in the town centres. Illegally parked cars will be wheel-clamped or confiscated.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Towns | 50KM/H |
| Outside towns | 90KM/H if not indicated otherwise |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire: 112
Road Tolls
There are no road tolls in Estonia.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Estonia
Car rental – autorent
Parking – parkimine
About Parnu
Parnu is a beautiful town, called the summer capital of Estonia. A summer stay in the town is a great experience and there is something there for everyone: brilliant sunshine, great beach, the sea, excellent mud baths, health rehabilitation and sports facilities, cafes, restaurants and nightclubs.
With its vast green areas, the town is a relaxing place to visit. The most notable areas are the Koidula Park and the Rannapark. The historical downtown is defined by its main pedestrian thoroughfare, Rüütli tänav (Knight Street), containing many beautiful buildings and great shops. There are also some museums to visit in Parnu, as well as a Mini Zoo with various reptiles.
Area: 30 sq km
Population: 43,837
Country: Republic of Estonia
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2 (+3 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 44
Monetary Unit: Estonian Crown

