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Cheap Car Hire in Bournemouth from £20

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Bournemouth with a pick-up date of 29/11 and drop-off date of 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Bournemouth car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Bournemouth. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 11月 2024.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of gas per litre

£1.36

Average price per day

£34

Cheapest price per day

£20

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Bournemouth?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Bournemouth and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 11月 2024.

January

£27

February

£27

March

£32

April

£35

May

£40

June

£39

July

£43

August

£38

September

£36

October

£33

November

£34

December

£37

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Bournemouth is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Bournemouth

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Bournemouth and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 11月 2024.

There are, in total, 22 car hire locations in Bournemouth that are operated by 12 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £20/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Bournemouth hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Bournemouth

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Bournemouth to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 11月 2024.

Small cars

£29 - £42

All Car Types

£49 - £64

To hire a small car in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £36/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom (~£29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£42/day). In fact, February is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Bournemouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Bournemouth, hiring a small car saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Bournemouth small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £63/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom (~£48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£83/day). In fact, April is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Bournemouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Bournemouth, hiring a medium car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Bournemouth medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £95/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom (~£69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£131/day). In fact, March is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Bournemouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Bournemouth, hiring a large car is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £48/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£62/day). In fact, March is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Bournemouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Bournemouth, hiring a SUV saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Bournemouth SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £133/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom (~£82/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£197/day). In fact, February is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Bournemouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Bournemouth, hiring a van is 59% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Bournemouth van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £113/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom (~£73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£161/day). In fact, March is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Bournemouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Bournemouth, hiring a luxury car is 52% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £24/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom (~£29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£61/day). In fact, April is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Bournemouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Bournemouth, hiring a convertible saves you 55% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Ford Fiesta£20/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Vauxhall Astra£25/day
4
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A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Volkswagen Golf£25/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf

Top hire agencies in Bournemouth

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Bournemouth known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Bournemouth. Reviews were last updated on 8 11月 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Bournemouth, including Europcar, keddy by Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Bournemouth. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Europcar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

3 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations

Avis

1 location

Budget

1 location

Hertz

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Firefly

2 locations

Best Bournemouth car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Bournemouth. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bournemouth with an average daily rate of £31. Data was last updated on 8 11月 2024.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Bournemouth area. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Ford Fiesta£20/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Renault Captur£20/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Captur
Jeep Compass£24/day
5
M
A/C
Jeep Compass

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bournemouth, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 11月 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Bournemouth?

    When you get a car hire in Bournemouth, you will normally need to be 23 years of age, with some luxury car hire or passenger van hire requiring drivers to be at least 25. When you hire cars in Bournemouth, you will need to ensure you have a valid driving licence. You may also need another form of photo identification, too. When you are collecting your car hire in Bournemouth, some agencies may also ask you to show proof of address if you are a UK resident, and you’ll need a credit card or debit card to pay when collecting your Bournemouth car hire, too.

  • What are the rules for driving in Bournemouth?

    For your car hire in Bournemouth, seat belts must be worn at all times in the front and back, whilst children under 12, or smaller than 135 cm, must be in a suitable child restraint. If you are not from the UK and you're driving your cheap car hire in Bournemouth, you should know that speed limits are displayed in miles. On motorways, you can drive your Bournemouth car hire at 70 mph, whilst in cities and towns, you need to be alert for signs which say if you can drive 20 mph or 30 mph. The drink driving rules in the UK state that you can have no more than 0.8 mg/ml of alcohol present in your body. To be sure that you're up to date with the road regulations, contact the local authorities to see if there have been any recent changes.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Bournemouth?

    With your cheap car hire in Bournemouth, you can have great fun exploring the town and the nearby New Forest National Park. When you are choosing your Bournemouth car hire, a compact car, such as a Kia Cee’d, is good if you are planning to stay in the town and want to have easy parking; whereas if you are planning on heading out into the countryside, you might prefer something a bit more robust with better handling, such as a Nissan Qashqai. There are also economy car hire options for you to choose from, should you be looking for a more specific vehicle.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bournemouth?

    There are many places that you can park your Bournemouth car hire in the town. For example, there are car parks in the town centre, such as NCP Car Park, which is open 24/7. This is also only a short walk from popular sites like the Oceanarium. Prices start from around £2.20 per hour or £9 for 24 hours. There is also a range of free parking spots in the town that you can use. Bodorgan Road and Wellington Road are just two examples of places you can park without paying. Other parking that is closer to the town centre tends to be in place, too, and can be booked through the local parking app.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bournemouth?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £34/day when booking a car hire in Bournemouth. The absolute best deal a user found was for £20/day from Europcar, booked on Nov. 3.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Bournemouth?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Bournemouth from the following companies over the past two weeks: keddy by Europcar (£20/day), Europcar (£24/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£47/day).

  • What are petrol prices like in Bournemouth?

    The average price of petrol in Bournemouth is £1.36/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £61 and £88 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bournemouth for a week from Europcar?

    Hiring a car in Bournemouth for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £221/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Bournemouth for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 63% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Bournemouth.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bournemouth?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Bournemouth check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Bournemouth for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Bournemouth is £946 (£32/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Bournemouth for a weekend?

    It costs £76 for a weekend car hire in Bournemouth, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Bournemouth in December, prices are £40 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Bournemouth?

    Vauxhall Corsa, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Bournemouth according to Cheapflights users.

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Small car hires in Bournemouth

Find small car hire deals in Bournemouth from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Bournemouth cost an average of £40 per day. Price data was last updated on 8 11月 2024.
Chevrolet Spark£24/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Hyundai i10£24/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Fiat 500£24/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500

Luxury car hires in Bournemouth

Find luxury car hire deals in Bournemouth from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Bournemouth cost an average of £65 per day. Price data was last updated on 8 11月 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on upscale car hires in Bournemouth. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Audi A6£57/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£57/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£57/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in Bournemouth

Find people carrier hire deals in Bournemouth from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Bournemouth cost an average of £68 per day. Price data was last updated on 8 11月 2024.
Have a look at some of the best options for hiring a car in Bournemouth we've found at this time. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Citroen Berlingo£54/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£54/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Ford Galaxy£56/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy

Car hires by fuel type in Bournemouth

Browse car hires by fuel type in Bournemouth. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Bournemouth. Deals were last updated on 8 11月 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Bournemouth. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£32+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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