Car Hire in Bournemouth

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£29.73 per day
City Centre
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£31.27 per day
City Centre
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£34.21 per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£38.79 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£40.71 per day
City Centre
Full-size Van
Volkswagen Sharan or comparable
Volkswagen Sharan
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£134.62 per day
City Centre
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland or comparable
Vauxhall Crossland
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£34.92 per day
City Centre
Intermediate Van
Opel Combo 5+2 or comparable
Opel Combo 5+2
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£117.08 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:21 on 15/05/2025. 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
£58 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%
Score
10.0 / 10
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
£1.51 per litre or £5.72 per gallon

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 £47.75 per day

Top 20 cities near Bournemouth

  1. Southampton starting at £29.16 per day
    43.1 km / 26.8 miles
  2. Fareham
    51.2 km / 31.8 miles
  3. Portsmouth starting at £28.18 per day
    56.7 km / 35.2 miles
  4. Yeovil starting at £34.87 per day
    57.5 km / 35.7 miles
  5. Basingstoke starting at £22.86 per day
    78.6 km / 48.8 miles
  6. Bath starting at £24.31 per day
    81.4 km / 50.6 miles
  7. Taunton starting at £25.14 per day
    91.5 km / 56.9 miles
  8. Bristol starting at £20.71 per day
    93.6 km / 58.2 miles
  9. Swindon starting at £23.47 per day
    93.8 km / 58.3 miles
  10. Reading starting at £22.86 per day
    99.3 km / 61.7 miles
  11. Guildford starting at £39.44 per day
    106.4 km / 66.1 miles
  12. Exeter starting at £30.18 per day
    109 km / 67.7 miles
  13. Brighton starting at £25.25 per day
    121.5 km / 75.5 miles
  14. Slough starting at £24.92 per day
    123.1 km / 76.5 miles
  15. Crawley starting at £28.62 per day
    125.5 km / 78 miles
  16. Gatwick starting at £20.14 per day
    126.1 km / 78.4 miles
  17. Cardiff starting at £21.02 per day
    127.1 km / 79 miles
  18. London starting at £17.22 per day
    128.3 km / 79.7 miles
  19. Gloucester starting at £23.47 per day
    128.4 km / 79.8 miles
  20. Cheltenham starting at £26.06 per day
    131.6 km / 81.8 miles

Top 20 locations near Bournemouth

  1. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    36.3 km / 22.6 miles
  2. Southampton Airport starting at £29.16 per day
    43.1 km / 26.8 miles
  3. Bristol Airport starting at £20.71 per day
    93.6 km / 58.2 miles
  4. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £23.47 per day
    94.2 km / 58.5 miles
  5. Reading East starting at £31.23 per day
    102.6 km / 63.8 miles
  6. Exeter Airport starting at £34.48 per day
    109 km / 67.7 miles
  7. London Gatwick Airport starting at £20.14 per day
    126.1 km / 78.4 miles
  8. Cardiff Airport starting at £21.45 per day
    127.1 km / 79 miles
  9. London Heathrow Airport starting at £17.95 per day
    128.3 km / 79.7 miles
  10. London Putney Bridge starting at £48.08 per day
    141.4 km / 87.9 miles
  11. London Fulham starting at £32.03 per day
    142.6 km / 88.6 miles
  12. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £20.55 per day
    146.6 km / 91.1 miles
  13. London Edgware Road starting at £19.97 per day
    147.1 km / 91.4 miles
  14. London Cricklewood starting at £26.59 per day
    147.2 km / 91.5 miles
  15. London Kennington starting at £25.00 per day
    148.5 km / 92.3 miles
  16. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £40.72 per day
    149 km / 92.6 miles
  17. London Euston Railway Station starting at £19.90 per day
    149.7 km / 93 miles
  18. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £20.34 per day
    150.4 km / 93.5 miles
  19. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £19.92 per day
    150.8 km / 93.7 miles
  20. London Southgate starting at £26.59 per day
    157.1 km / 97.6 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Bournemouth
January
£38.26
February
£32.91
March
£29.96
April
£58.77
May
£45.91
June
£42.70
July
£57.33
August
£35.91
September
October
£36.15
November
£27.49
December
The best month to hire a car in Bournemouth is December (when the average price is £27.49 per day). This is 32% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring in May (when the average price is £58.77).

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'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 6 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Bournemouth
January
3
February
5
March
3
April
4
May
5
June
6
July
3
August
5
September
October
3
November
6
December

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 September, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Bournemouth by Monthly Searches
January
83%
February
50%
March
17%
April
17%
May
100%
June
167%
July
167%
August
250%
September
October
50%
November
100%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 1
Popular suppliers Europcar, Routes Car Rental
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price £30 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Europcar Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Europcar Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Europcar Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Kia Picanto 3 1 Small cars
Europcar MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Routes Car Rental Opel Corsa 5 1 Small cars
Routes Car Rental Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Routes Car Rental MG ZS 4 2 SUVs
Europcar MG HS 5 3 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£57.66
Lowest daily price
£29.73
Total cars available
13

Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2025

Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
£30 - £175
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 3 reviews
1 location
£30 - £175

Our clients highly recommend us

19 May 2025
Easy to book and cheap
Easy to book and cheap
Jay
19 May 2025
So far so good
I.ve booked a couple of times with Discover Cars and so far Im very pleased by the service.
lindalie
19 May 2025
Easy to book a car. Price was good as well
Easy transaction. Would recommend.
Peter M
19 May 2025
Very good price
Very good price, easy booking process, just right.
Charlie
19 May 2025
Low deposit
Low deposit
KHALED ALMUNAYES
19 May 2025
Easy online form to fill in when…
Easy online form to fill in when hiring. All information clearly explained regarding extras. Online payment quick and straightforward. Clarification received within minutes.
Paula Elsley
19 May 2025
Excellent service
Excellent service
Mr CIUTYS
19 May 2025
great rate
great deal!!!
tj.mn.henrygmail.com
19 May 2025
FAST AND EFFICIENT
FAST AND EFFICIENT
Leone Crinnion
19 May 2025
Good car hire prices and service
Good car hire prices and service, Discover Cars are very prompt in responding to questions and refund any monies for cancellations very quickly.
Mr French
19 May 2025
Very easy to complete my booking and…
Very easy to complete my booking and the offer is good.
Swee Thong Lee
19 May 2025
Very easy and clear informations
Very easy and clear informations
Philippe
19 May 2025
Lisbon power blackout and full refund experience
I was "the victim" of power blackout in Portugal (Lisbon Airport) in last days of April 2025. and therefore late to car pick-up at the counter. Off all the related costs that I had, DiscoverCars was the only one to refund me in full amount. Therefore, 5 stars for them and Mario (Senior Customer Service Specialist) who was handling my case. Thank You so very much!
Sinisa Golub
19 May 2025
Super service
Super service ! I am really satisfied !
Slawomir Mika
19 May 2025
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Ausama Wahbah
19 May 2025
Thank you Joshua for successfully…
Thank you Joshua for successfully completing my reservation
Pavel Kozelek

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