Most popular company | EUROPCAR | |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.64 | |
Average price per day | £45 | |
Cheapest price per day | £23 |
January
£41
February
£39
March
£40
April
£42
May
£39
June
£33
July
£49
August
£53
September
£51
October
£45
November
£49
December
£59
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Northampton is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.
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If you're interested in car hire in Birmingham, you’ll need a full valid driving licence as well as photographic ID, such as a passport. For non-UK residents, you may need to show proof of return travel, as well as residency information for whilst in the UK. Legally, you can drive in the UK with a non-UK licence for up to 12 months. If your licence isn’t fully printed in English, you’ll need to provide an international driving permit. Additionally, if you’re planning to use your hire car in Birmingham to leave the UK via the Channel, you may need an international driving permit – it’s best to confirm directly with your supplier. The minimum age for car hire in Birmingham, like the rest of the UK, is 23. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle, so some cars may not be available to drivers under 25.
For those of you using car hire in Birmingham, be aware that, like the rest of the UK, you’ll drive on the left-hand side of the road. From June 2021, the city launched a Clean Air Zone, operating 24 hours a day, all year. If your vehicle isn’t compliant, you’ll have to pay a daily charge. It’s best to check directly with your hire company about which vehicles are allowed to enter the zone and which may incur a fine. Speed limits within the city are usually 20 mph, and sometimes 30 mph. For streets with one lane in each direction, the limit is 60 mph, and for those with two lanes in each direction or on motorways, the limit is 70 mph. All passengers must wear seat belts, and for anyone driving with children aged 12 and under, you must also ensure they’re in the correct car seat for their height and weight.
For anyone seeking car hire in Birmingham, the most popular type of car to hire is a compact one, which is ideal for city driving. However, rest assured that there is almost every type of vehicle available to hire, including luxury, economy, electric and passenger vans.
For anyone looking to park their car hire in Birmingham, you have a variety of options, as the city has around 24,000 parking spots. There’s plenty of on-street parking available; it’s usually metered and often free on Sundays. You’ll find car parks on Great Charles Street or multi-storey car parks across the city, as well as uncovered, open-air parks. Some car parks now offer pre-booking if you pre-register your debit or credit card, meaning you won’t have to visit a ticket machine. In busy times, it’s best to check the signs around the city centre, which indicate how many free parking spaces are available in each car park.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £37/day when booking a car hire in Northampton. The absolute best deal a user found was for £19/day from Budget, booked on Jul. 28.
The average price of petrol in Northampton is £1.64/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £74 and £106 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Northampton. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £238 per week.
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 28% on your car hire. For a below average price in Northampton, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 24 days in advance.
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Northampton it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Northampton can be found for about £1,019, with the average price for a rental being around £34 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 70% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Northampton.
£161 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Northampton. To save money, consider booking a Mini car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in June, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £47 per day.