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Cheap Car Hire in Darlington from £19

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 18/3 and drop-off date of 26/3. 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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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 11 March 2026.
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There are 11 hire agencies servicing Darlington. These agencies, altogether, have 20 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Darlington with prices from £19 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Darlington:

Economy

Economy

£20+

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Compact

Compact

£22+

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People carrier

People carrier

£45+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£39+

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Mini

Mini

£19+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£22+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£26+

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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 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:

Peugeot 108£19/day
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Toyota Yaris£20/day
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MG MG4£22/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 £30. Data was last updated on 11 March 2026.
Peugeot 108£19/day
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Peugeot 108
Found 03/10/26
Toyota Yaris£20/day
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Toyota Yaris
Found 03/10/26
MG MG4£22/day
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MG MG4
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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 24 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £21/day on average when booked 24 days ahead, which saves you 60% 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
7.6

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

Planning to hire a car in Darlington? March is the cheapest month, costing about £28 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £44. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£39

February

£39

March

£28

April

£36

May

£30

June

£33

July

£40

August

£44

September

£35

October

£35

November

£42

December

£40

What car do most people hire in Darlington?

Mini cars (Citroen C1, for example) are the most popular in Darlington. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa) and Passenger van (Peugeot 5008) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Darlington.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Darlington?

In Darlington, Free2Move, keddy by Europcar, and Sunnycars have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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 11 March 2026.

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Darlington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 March 2026.

  • 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 £552 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?

    £0 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 Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of April, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £63/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Darlington

Browse car hires by fuel type in Darlington. Deals were last updated on 11 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Darlington. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

£43+

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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
Middlesbrough
Stockton-on-Tees
Richmond
Hartlepool
Northallerton
Pickering
Saltburn-by-the-Sea

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