Car Hire in Cambridge
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa
or comparable
£20.29
per day
City Centre
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£20.36
per day
City Centre
Compact
Vauxhall Astra
or comparable
£24.68
per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable
£29.70
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage
or comparable
£45.86
per day
City Centre
Full-size
BMW 3 Series
or comparable
£53.26
per day
City Centre
Compact
Opel Astra
or comparable
£21.90
per day
City Centre
Compact SUV
Citroen C3 Aircross
or comparable
£25.74
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:43 on 10/12/2024. 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
£30 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£1.45 per litre or £5.49 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.70 per litre or £6.44 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Cambridge
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47.4 km / 29.5 miles
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119.4 km / 74.2 miles
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120.9 km / 75.1 miles
Top 20 locations near Cambridge
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37.1 km / 23.1 miles
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51.8 km / 32.2 miles
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63.3 km / 39.3 miles
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Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Cambridge the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Cambridge 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 Cambridge
The best month to hire a car in Cambridge is October (when the average price is £26.10 per day). This is 41% less than the yearly average and 76% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £107.66).
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.
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 Cambridge?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in October, the average hirer keeps their car for 12 days, and in November, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Cambridge
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Cambridge?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Cambridge is August, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cambridge by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
Car hire locations | 2 |
Popular suppliers | SIXT, Routes Car Rental, Hertz, Europcar, Keddy |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
Lowest price | £20 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hertz | Kia Picanto | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
SIXT | MINI 5 door Aut. | 2 | 1 | Medium cars |
Hertz | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Europcar | Citroen C3 Aircross | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Dollar | Vauxhall Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
SIXT | Citroen C4 | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
SIXT | BMW 1 Series | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
SIXT | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Routes Car Rental | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
SIXT | Skoda Octavia | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£30.22
Lowest daily price
£20.29
Total cars available
49
Top 9 suppliers in Cambridge in 2024
Enterprise
1 location
Europcar
1 location
£23 - £55
SIXT
2 locations
£29 - £53
Hertz
1 location
£23 - £32
National
1 location
£23 - £32
Keddy
1 location
£20 - £128
Thrifty
1 location
£20 - £128
Dollar
2 locations
£20 - £30
Routes Car Rental
1 location
£47 - £51
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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