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    Fiat 500
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    3
    1
    £21.64
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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    Low deposit
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    Cupra Leon
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    £25.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Jeep Avenger
    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    4
    £26.08
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Skoda Fabia
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    2
    £22.75
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Volkswagen T-Roc
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    5
    £27.04
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    MG HS
    or similar Standard SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    £28.45
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Skoda Scala
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    7
    £31.41
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Kia Niro
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    8
    £32.00
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    MG ZS
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    £32.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Audi A3
    or similar Compact Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    10
    £35.78
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Mercedes Benz CLA
    or similar Premium Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    11
    £45.77
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Electric
    Polestar 4
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    12
    £46.73
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Volkswagen Caddy
    or similar Intermediate Van
    Manual
    7
    1
    A/C
    5
    13
    £54.17
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Electric
    Mercedes Benz EQE
    or similar Luxury Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    14
    £55.28
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Mercedes Benz E Class
    or similar Luxury Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    15
    £57.13
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Audi Q2
    or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    16
    £62.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Renault Trafic
    or similar Full-size Van
    Manual
    7
    3
    A/C
    4
    17
    £64.91
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Audi Q5
    or similar Premium Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    18
    £70.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Volkswagen Multivan
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    7
    3
    A/C
    4
    19
    £77.86
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:52 on 29/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    GBP
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Dialing code
    +44
    Average car hire price
    £40 per day
    Average car hire length
    5 days
    Speed limit within city centre
    48 km/h or 30 mph
    Speed limit out of city centre
    96–112 km/h or 60–70 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.08%
    Average petrol price
    £1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    £1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    £1.59 per litre or £6.02 per gallon
    Score
    10 / 10

    One-way Car Hire in Bournemouth

    The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Bournemouth and drop off in another city include:

    • From Bournemouth to London - 2 offers from £49.76 per day

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Bournemouth (Downtown)
    2 rental locations

    When to book in Bournemouth and for how long?

    In which month is car hire in Bournemouth the most affordable?

    According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Bournemouth fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthMarch Most expensive month November
    Average price £60 A good deal £32 Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Bournemouth
    £75
    £38
    £0
    Jan

    £40

    in February

    Feb

    £24

    in March

    Mar

    £31

    in April

    Apr

    £51

    in May

    May

    £40

    in June

    Jun

    £43

    in July

    Jul

    £44

    in August

    Aug

    £64

    in September

    Sep

    £39

    in October

    Oct

    £69

    in November

    Nov

    £29

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Bournemouth is March (when the average price is £23.62 per day). This is 61% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring in November (when the average price is £68.57).

    This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

    What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Bournemouth?

    Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Bournemouth is July, and the least popular is April.

    Popularity of Car Hire in Bournemouth by Monthly Searches
    2.1
    1
    0
    Jan

    1.6 times in February

    Feb

    0.6 times in March

    Mar

    0.3 times in April

    Apr

    Same as average in May

    May

    Same as average in June

    Jun

    1.9 times in July

    Jul

    Same as average in August

    Aug

    0.3 times in September

    Sep

    Same as average in October

    Oct

    0.3 times in November

    Nov

    1.9 times in December

    Dec

    What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Bournemouth?

    Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of hire days in Bournemouth
    11
    6
    0
    Jan

    3 days in February

    Feb

    6 days in March

    Mar

    3 days in April

    Apr

    6 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    10 days in July

    Jul

    4 days in August

    Aug

    3 days in September

    Sep

    3 days in October

    Oct

    4 days in November

    Nov

    6 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersEuropcar
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price£29 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Europcar (rated 8.4 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Routes Car Rental (rated 7.9 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    2
    Average daily price
    £40
    Lowest daily price
    £29
    Total cars available
    36

    Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2025

    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.4
    Very Good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.0
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.8
    £29–£110
    per day
    Most popular location
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Routes Car Rental
    1 location
    Routes Car Rental
    7.9
    Good
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    7.1
    Ease of finding
    7.9
    Agent helpfulness
    7.4
    Pick-up speed
    7.7
    Drop-off speed
    8.0
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.5
    £29–£110
    per day
    Most popular location
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth,England,Bh11 8Qe , United Kingdom

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022

    Our clients highly recommend us

    Easy to book.
    Easy to book.
    customer,
    30 Nov 2025
    Very easy to find a car I like and also…
    Very easy to find a car I like and also to pay. We have rented from you before and a...
    Annika Edman Rosenberg,
    30 Nov 2025
    Igor, you are amazing!!!
    Immediate response and interest in a problem I encountered. The best car rental site...
    ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΣ ΤΟΥΡΤΟΥΡΗΣ,
    30 Nov 2025
    Later later later
    Later later later
    Itzhak Uzan,
    30 Nov 2025
    Easy and very informative
    Easy and very informative
    Pär Kindgren,
    29 Nov 2025
    Good good good
    Good good good
    Christine Alexandria McDougall,
    29 Nov 2025
    Great process and prices
    Great process and prices
    Kirsty,
    29 Nov 2025
    Great experience!
    Great experience!
    TIAGO CORREIA,
    29 Nov 2025
    Easiness using
    Easiness using
    Henrique Jonatas,
    29 Nov 2025
    It's a car rental site
    It's a car rental site, please let me go
    JAMES HANNAH,
    29 Nov 2025
    Pricing in simplified format.
    Pricing in simplified format.
    John Varghese,
    29 Nov 2025
    easy, fast and good price
    easy, fast and good price
    valdas dementavicius,
    29 Nov 2025
    easy with good filters and info for…
    easy with good filters and info for rental locations
    Melinda,
    29 Nov 2025
    Good experince
    Everything was clear and the the reservation went fast. I recommend.
    Alina Stefania Vladut,
    29 Nov 2025
    Got a good deal for the 8 seater during…
    Got a good deal for the 8 seater during the black Friday sale. Not sure what the ren...
    Jonathan,
    29 Nov 2025
    Easy booking
    Easy booking. First time with this company. We shall see!
    Heather Jones,
    29 Nov 2025
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