Car Hire in Brighton

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or comparable
Jeep Avenger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£44.36 per day
Brighton Portslade
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Free2move
£44.82 per day
City Centre
Compact
Vauxhall Astra or comparable
Vauxhall Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£49.79 per day
City Centre
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
£50.35 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
£50.76 per day
Brighton Portslade
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson or comparable
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Free2move
£94.06 per day
City Centre
Compact
Opel Astra or comparable
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
£44.82 per day
City Centre
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • Man.
Dollar
£49.85 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:55 on 23/06/2025. 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
£54 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
8.0 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.44 per litre or £5.45 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.60 per litre or £6.06 per gallon

One-way Car Hire in Brighton

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

  • From Brighton to Manchester - 9 offers from £33.61 per day

Top 20 cities near Brighton

  1. Crawley starting at £59.79 per day
    31.7 km / 19.7 miles
  2. Gatwick starting at £24.53 per day
    35.7 km / 22.2 miles
  3. Guildford starting at £51.27 per day
    55.8 km / 34.7 miles
  4. Portsmouth starting at £28.76 per day
    65.3 km / 40.6 miles
  5. Maidstone starting at £24.44 per day
    67.7 km / 42.1 miles
  6. Fareham
    71.7 km / 44.6 miles
  7. Hounslow starting at £28.85 per day
    72.8 km / 45.2 miles
  8. Dartford starting at £42.33 per day
    72.9 km / 45.3 miles
  9. London starting at £21.60 per day
    75.5 km / 46.9 miles
  10. Basingstoke starting at £42.14 per day
    81.9 km / 50.9 miles
  11. Slough starting at £44.42 per day
    83.9 km / 52.1 miles
  12. Southampton starting at £29.11 per day
    86.2 km / 53.6 miles
  13. Reading starting at £34.41 per day
    88.5 km / 55 miles
  14. Watford starting at £17.88 per day
    93.1 km / 57.8 miles
  15. Dover starting at £43.14 per day
    106.9 km / 66.4 miles
  16. Chelmsford starting at £23.02 per day
    111.3 km / 69.2 miles
  17. Luton starting at £16.89 per day
    117.4 km / 72.9 miles
  18. Bournemouth starting at £32.54 per day
    121.5 km / 75.5 miles
  19. Milton Keynes starting at £23.00 per day
    138.3 km / 85.9 miles
  20. Swindon starting at £25.00 per day
    139.9 km / 86.9 miles

Top 20 locations near Brighton

  1. London Gatwick Airport starting at £24.53 per day
    35.7 km / 22.2 miles
  2. London Putney Bridge starting at £70.44 per day
    71.2 km / 44.2 miles
  3. London Fulham starting at £21.60 per day
    72.3 km / 44.9 miles
  4. London Kennington starting at £43.41 per day
    73.4 km / 45.6 miles
  5. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £46.62 per day
    74.7 km / 46.4 miles
  6. London Heathrow Airport starting at £25.75 per day
    75.5 km / 46.9 miles
  7. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £24.45 per day
    76.6 km / 47.6 miles
  8. London Edgware Road starting at £23.82 per day
    76.9 km / 47.8 miles
  9. London Euston Railway Station starting at £45.70 per day
    77.8 km / 48.3 miles
  10. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £42.54 per day
    78.2 km / 48.6 miles
  11. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £48.50 per day
    78.4 km / 48.7 miles
  12. London Stratford Railway Station starting at £69.64 per day
    79.9 km / 49.6 miles
  13. London Cricklewood starting at £44.42 per day
    81.3 km / 50.5 miles
  14. Southampton Airport starting at £29.11 per day
    86.2 km / 53.6 miles
  15. London Southgate starting at £44.42 per day
    89.4 km / 55.6 miles
  16. Reading East starting at £34.41 per day
    89.4 km / 55.6 miles
  17. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    90.4 km / 56.2 miles
  18. Enfield City Centre starting at £44.84 per day
    92.4 km / 57.4 miles
  19. Luton Airport starting at £16.89 per day
    117.4 km / 72.9 miles
  20. London Stansted Airport starting at £22.68 per day
    120.4 km / 74.8 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Brighton 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 Brighton
£17.94
January
£22.17
February
£20.83
March
£44.62
April
£27.26
May
£36.13
June
£57.03
July
August
September
£27.20
October
November
£27.44
December
The best month to hire a car in Brighton is January (when the average price is £17.94 per day). This is 42% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £57.03).

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 Brighton?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in May, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Brighton
3
January
3
February
8
March
5
April
11
May
4
June
5
July
August
September
7
October
November
3
December

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

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Brighton is January, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Brighton by Monthly Searches
200%
January
50%
February
50%
March
100%
April
100%
May
150%
June
100%
July
August
September
50%
October
November
100%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 2
Popular suppliers Hertz
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price £44 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Vauxhall Astra 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Ford Fiesta 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Kia Picanto 3 1 Small cars
Hertz Kia Ceed 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Jeep Avenger 5 2 Medium cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£53.60
Lowest daily price
£44.36
Total cars available
26

Top 5 suppliers in Brighton in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 7 reviews
1 location
£49 - £96
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
£49 - £96
Free2move
Free2move
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
£45 - £94
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
£44 - £80

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23 Jun 2025
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The booking process is straightforward, and the prices are slightly lower than the average market rate. The price displays all charges and insurances, unlike other sites that only show the rental price.
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23 Jun 2025
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