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    Kia Picanto
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    3
    1
    29,97 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    Mercedes Benz A Class
    or similar Compact Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    56,40 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Vauxhall Crossland
    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    31,16 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Vauxhall Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    2
    30,22 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    MG ZS
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    31,66 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    MG HS
    or similar Standard SUV
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    5
    33,25 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Mercedes Benz CLA
    or similar Premium Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    75,20 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Electric
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    Polestar 4
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    8
    76,27 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Electric
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    Mercedes Benz EQE
    or similar Luxury Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    93,05 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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
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    Mercedes Benz E Class
    or similar Luxury Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    10
    95,24 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Average deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Opel Combo 5+2
    or similar Intermediate Van
    Manual
    7
    1
    A/C
    5
    11
    95,78 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Mercedes Benz GLA
    or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    12
    105,26 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Volkswagen Sharan
    or similar Full-size Van
    Manual
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    13
    110,10 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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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    Mercedes Benz GLC
    or similar Premium Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    14
    113,79 EUR
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    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
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:17 on 01.09.25. 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
    66 EUR 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
    1,63 EUR per litre or 6,17 EUR per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    1,56 EUR per litre or 5,91 EUR per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    1,83 EUR per litre or 6,93 EUR 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 56,82 EUR per day

    Map of top car rental locations

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    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 monthDecember Most expensive month August
    Average price 42 EUR A good deal 47 EUR Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Bournemouth
    75 EUR
    38 EUR
    0 EUR
    Jan

    46 EUR

    in February

    Feb

    39 EUR

    in March

    Mar

    36 EUR

    in April

    Apr

    58 EUR

    in May

    May

    45 EUR

    in June

    Jun

    41 EUR

    in July

    Jul

    68 EUR

    in August

    Aug

    43 EUR

    in September

    Sep
    Oct

    43 EUR

    in November

    Nov

    33 EUR

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Bournemouth is December (when the average price is 32,71 EUR per day). This is 22% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring in August (when the average price is 68,22 EUR).

    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 September, and the least popular is April.

    Popularity of Car Hire in Bournemouth by Monthly Searches
    3
    1,5
    0
    Jan

    0,9 times in February

    Feb

    0,5 times in March

    Mar

    0,2 times in April

    Apr

    0,5 times in May

    May

    0,5 times in June

    Jun

    1,2 times in July

    Jul

    1,8 times in August

    Aug

    2,7 times in September

    Sep
    Oct

    0,5 times in November

    Nov

    1,1 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 June, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of hire days in Bournemouth
    8
    4
    0
    Jan

    3 days in February

    Feb

    5 days in March

    Mar

    3 days in April

    Apr

    6 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    6 days in July

    Jul

    3 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep
    Oct

    3 days in November

    Nov

    6 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersEuropcar, Routes Car Rental
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price42 EUR per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Europcar (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Routes Car Rental (rated 7.9 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    2
    Average daily price
    66 EUR
    Lowest daily price
    42 EUR
    Total cars available
    30

    Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2025

    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.5
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9
    42 EUR - 248 EUR
    per day
    Most popular location
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Routes Car Rental
    1 location
    Routes Car Rental
    7.9
    Average
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    7.1
    Ease of finding
    7.9
    Agent helpfulness
    7.3
    Pick-up speed
    7.7
    Drop-off speed
    8
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.5
    42 EUR - 248 EUR
    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 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
    SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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    Our clients highly recommend us

    All good and easy service
    All good and easy service
    Kevin Kristensen,
    2 Sept 2025
    Very good all reservation a car
    Very good all reservation a car. Thanks
    Jorge Sandoval Errazuriz,
    2 Sept 2025
    Ok all
    Ok all, very fast
    Marina Lamich Villegas,
    2 Sept 2025
    fastfast
    easy to book
    danny boulker,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy and straight forward
    Easy and straight forward. If the rental goes well, we are pleased.
    Ivana Vaskova,
    2 Sept 2025
    fast,onest
    fast,onest
    RIGU DOREL IONUT,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy to use
    Easy to use. Quick
    Charlsie Anderson,
    2 Sept 2025
    Good user experience
    The platform is easy to use and very friendly
    Ming Yang Chen,
    2 Sept 2025
    quick and easy
    quick and easy
    Philip Dangerfield,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy and fast
    Easy and fast
    Franco,
    2 Sept 2025
    very friendly website
    very friendly website good prices
    Doron,
    2 Sept 2025
    Booking experience very straightforward!
    Booking experience very straightforward!
    David Hallam,
    2 Sept 2025
    Good value for money
    Good value for money
    George Stevens,
    2 Sept 2025
    I had two bookings with the same…
    I had two bookings with the same supplier, but when I picked up the first car I was ...
    N V,
    2 Sept 2025
    Good Prices
    Easy to navigate, cheap prices too.
    Tomasz Kopiec,
    2 Sept 2025
    Amazing fast service
    Amazing fast service
    Stuart,
    2 Sept 2025
    Rated 4,6 / 5 based on 226 052 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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