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Cheap Car Hire in Darlington 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 Darlington with a pick-up date of 30/8 and drop-off date of 9/9. 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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Darlington car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Darlington. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 August 2025.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £1.33 |
Average price per day | £31 |
Cheapest price per day | £20 |
Popular car types in Darlington
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Darlington and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 August 2025.
There are 11 hire agencies servicing Darlington. These agencies, altogether, have 19 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Darlington with prices from £20 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Darlington:
Economy
£21+
Compact
£24+
Intermediate
£30+
People carrier
£54+
Mini
£20+
Compact SUV
£25+
Intermediate SUV
£30+
Compare car hire deals in Darlington by type
Here are the best Darlington small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Darlington medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Darlington SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Darlington van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Fiat 500£20/day
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Smart Forfour£21/day
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Mazda Mazda3£24/day
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Best car hire deals found in Darlington
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Darlington. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Darlington with an average daily rate of £32. Data was last updated on 16 August 2025.
Fiat 500£20/day
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Smart Forfour£21/day
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Mazda Mazda3£24/day
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Cheapflights insights for Darlington car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Darlington, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Darlington?
Book your car hire in Darlington 66 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £17/day on average when booked 66 days ahead, which saves you 62% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Darlington?
keddy by Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Darlington with deals as low as £20.07/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £20.52/day.
What is the best car rental company in Darlington?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Darlington is Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Europcar
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
8.0
Avis
7.4
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Darlington?
Planning to hire a car in Darlington? January is the cheapest month, costing about £20 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £41. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£20
February
£25
March
£27
April
£36
May
£32
June
£34
July
£41
August
£35
September
£27
October
£28
November
£32
December
£32
What car do most people hire in Darlington?
Compact cars (Ford Focus, for example) are the most popular in Darlington. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa) and SUV (Nissan Qashqai) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Darlington.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Darlington?
Both Free2Move and keddy by Europcar have 3 locations in Darlington, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Darlington
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Darlington known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Darlington. Reviews were last updated on 16 August 2025.
Europcar
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
10.0
Avis
1 location
Budget
1 location
keddy by Europcar
3 locations
Hertz
1 location
Easirent
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Darlington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Darlington?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £31/day when booking a car hire in Darlington. The absolute best deal a user found was for £20/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Darlington for a week from Europcar?
Europcar offers hire cars in Darlington for about £209 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Darlington?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Darlington check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Darlington for a month?
You can potentially save up to 48% on a month-long rental by booking with Turo. Turo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Darlington can cost you on average £896 a month or £30 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
How much is a car hire in Darlington for a weekend?
£151 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Darlington, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Darlington, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £47/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Darlington
Browse car hires by fuel type in Darlington. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Darlington. Deals were last updated on 16 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Darlington. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£34+).
Electric
£34+
Hybrid
£39+
Petrol/Diesel
£50+
Travelling to a place near Darlington?
Hire a car at Darlington if you plan to visit one of these locationsWhitby
Scarborough
Middlesbrough
Stockton-on-Tees
Hartlepool
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Pickering
Northallerton
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