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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
25,98 GBP
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 A Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
48,89 GBP
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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Vauxhall Crossland
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
27,01 GBP
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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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
26,20 GBP
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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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
27,44 GBP
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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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
28,83 GBP
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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Mercedes Benz CLA
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
65,18 GBP
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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Electric
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Polestar 4
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
66,11 GBP
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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Electric
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Mercedes Benz EQE
or similar Luxury Elite SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
80,66 GBP
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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Mercedes Benz E Class
or similar Luxury Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
82,56 GBP
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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Opel Combo 5+2
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
1
A/C
5
83,03 GBP
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
91,24 GBP
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
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Volkswagen Sharan
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
2
A/C
5
95,44 GBP
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
98,63 GBP
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 11:20 on 23.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Bournemouth
- Car hire prices in Bournemouth
- Top 20 cities near Bournemouth
- Top 20 locations near Bournemouth
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Bournemouth and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
57 GBP 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 GBP per litre or 5,38 GBP per gallon
Lowest petrol price
1,36 GBP per litre or 5,15 GBP per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,59 GBP per litre or 6,02 GBP 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 49,25 GBP per day
Top 20 cities near Bournemouth
- Southamptonstarting at 28,63 GBP per day43,1 km / 26,78 miles
- Fareham51,2 km / 31,81 miles
- Portsmouthstarting at 32,00 GBP per day56,5 km / 35,11 miles
- Yeovilstarting at 34,28 GBP per day57,5 km / 35,73 miles
- Basingstokestarting at 38,85 GBP per day78,6 km / 48,84 miles
- Bathstarting at 32,55 GBP per day81,4 km / 50,58 miles
- Tauntonstarting at 30,14 GBP per day91,5 km / 56,86 miles
- Bristolstarting at 23,95 GBP per day93,6 km / 58,16 miles
- Swindonstarting at 31,76 GBP per day93,8 km / 58,28 miles
- Readingstarting at 36,69 GBP per day99,3 km / 61,7 miles
- Guildfordstarting at 45,32 GBP per day106,4 km / 66,11 miles
- Exeterstarting at 29,24 GBP per day109 km / 67,73 miles
- Brightonstarting at 40,65 GBP per day121,5 km / 75,5 miles
- Sloughstarting at 40,94 GBP per day123,1 km / 76,49 miles
- Crawleystarting at 30,35 GBP per day125,5 km / 77,98 miles
- Gatwickstarting at 25,64 GBP per day126,1 km / 78,35 miles
- Cardiffstarting at 26,08 GBP per day127,1 km / 78,98 miles
- Londonstarting at 17,86 GBP per day128,3 km / 79,72 miles
- Gloucesterstarting at 31,74 GBP per day128,4 km / 79,78 miles
- Cheltenhamstarting at 27,04 GBP per day131,6 km / 81,77 miles
Top 20 locations near Bournemouth
- Southampton Cruise Terminal36,3 km / 22,56 miles
- Southampton Airportstarting at 28,63 GBP per day43,1 km / 26,78 miles
- Bristol Airportstarting at 23,95 GBP per day93,6 km / 58,16 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway Stationstarting at 31,74 GBP per day94,2 km / 58,53 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at 36,69 GBP per day102,6 km / 63,75 miles
- Exeter Airportstarting at 29,24 GBP per day109 km / 67,73 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at 25,64 GBP per day126,1 km / 78,35 miles
- Cardiff Airportstarting at 28,81 GBP per day127,1 km / 78,98 miles
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at 23,81 GBP per day128,3 km / 79,72 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at 45,21 GBP per day141,4 km / 87,86 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at 29,32 GBP per day142,6 km / 88,61 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at 36,47 GBP per day146,6 km / 91,09 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at 35,58 GBP per day147,1 km / 91,4 miles
- London Cricklewoodstarting at 43,07 GBP per day147,2 km / 91,47 miles
- London Kenningtonstarting at 39,46 GBP per day148,5 km / 92,27 miles
- Waterloo Railway Stationstarting at 48,96 GBP per day149 km / 92,58 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at 35,12 GBP per day149,7 km / 93,02 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at 35,63 GBP per day150,4 km / 93,45 miles
- London Kings Cross Railway Stationstarting at 35,12 GBP per day150,8 km / 93,7 miles
- London Southgatestarting at 43,07 GBP per day157,1 km / 97,62 miles
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 monthDecember | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price 37 GBP | A good deal 40 GBP | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Bournemouth
65 GBP
33 GBP
0 GBP
Jan
39 GBP
in February
Feb
34 GBP
in March
Mar
31 GBP
in April
Apr
50 GBP
in May
May
39 GBP
in June
Jun
36 GBP
in July
Jul
59 GBP
in August
Aug
37 GBP
in September
Sep
Oct
37 GBP
in November
Nov
28 GBP
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Bournemouth is December (when the average price is 28,35 GBP per day). This is 22% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring in August (when the average price is 59,12 GBP).
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 locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 37 GBP per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Europcar | Kia Picanto | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Routes Car Rental | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Routes Car Rental | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Routes Car Rental | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Routes Car Rental | MG ZS | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | MG HS | 5 | 3 | SUV |
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
57 GBP
Lowest daily price
37 GBP
Total cars available
30
Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2025
Europcar
1 location
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
37 GBP - 215 GBP
per day
Most popular location
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Routes Car Rental
1 location
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
37 GBP - 215 GBP
per day
Most popular location
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth,England,Bh11 8Qe , United Kingdom
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