Tips for driving your rental car in Lesotho
If you're travelling to Lesotho, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Lesotho is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Maseru counts 267652 inhabitants. In Maseru hosts 13.8% of the entire country's population, which counts over 1940000 inhabitants. In Lesotho the language spoken most widespread is Sesotho but people also speak English. The time zone in Lesotho is GMT+02:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Lesotho is M and the electric voltage is 220 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Lesotho is +266, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about Lesotho
With a fuel cost in Lesotho averaging at 1.24 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Lesotho shares its land borders with South Africa, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 5940, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Lesotho as the 150th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Lesotho there is a Left-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Lesotho loti (LSL). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 80 km/h. Bear in mind that in Lesotho, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lesotho
Lesotho boasts one UNESCO site which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who travel to Lesotho for leisure just can't miss a visit to Maloti-Drakensberg Park (both cultural and natural).