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Cheap Car Hire in Darlington from £18

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Popular car types in Darlington

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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 £18 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Darlington:

Economy

Economy

£18+

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Compact

Compact

£23+

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Standard

Standard

£24+

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People carrier

People carrier

£40+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£54+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£19+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£25+

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Best car hire deals found in Darlington

Toyota Aygo£18/day
Toyota Aygo
Found 10/11/26
MG ZS£19/day
MG ZS
Found 10/11/26
Vauxhall Corsa£23/day
Vauxhall Corsa
Found 10/11/26

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 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £25/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 57% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Darlington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Darlington is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
10.0
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.8

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Darlington?

Planning to hire a car in Darlington? April is the cheapest month, costing about £34 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £55. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£40

February

£41

March

£46

April

£34

May

£39

June

£42

July

£55

August

£50

September

£42

October

£35

November

£42

December

£40

What car do most people hire in Darlington?

Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck, for example) are the most popular in Darlington. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa) and SUV (Vauxhall Crossland) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Darlington.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Darlington?

Free2Move has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Darlington at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Darlington

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Avis

1 location
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Hertz

1 location
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keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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Easirent

1 location
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Free2Move

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Darlington for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Darlington for about £1,095 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 is a car hire in Darlington for a weekend?

    £51 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 Compact SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Darlington

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Darlington. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£33+).

Electric

Electric

£33+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£50+

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Travelling to a place near Darlington?

Hire a car at Darlington if you plan to visit one of these locations
Scarborough
Whitby
Stockton-on-Tees
Middlesbrough
Hartlepool
Richmond
Northallerton
Pickering
Saltburn-by-the-Sea

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