Car Hire in Plymouth

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • Man.
Hertz
£19.11 per day
City Centre
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£32.21 per day
City Centre
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Routes Car Rental
£45.12 per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£29.87 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Standard SUV
Vauxhall Insignia or comparable
Vauxhall Insignia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£39.77 per day
City Centre
Compact
Vauxhall Astra or comparable
Vauxhall Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£21.90 per day
City Centre
Compact
Kia Ceed or comparable
Kia Ceed
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£25.16 per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia or comparable
Skoda Octavia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£29.87 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:48 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
4 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 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Plymouth

  1. Newquay starting at £18.96 per day
    60.1 km / 37.3 miles
  2. Truro starting at £19.50 per day
    64.6 km / 40.1 miles
  3. Exeter starting at £19.11 per day
    66.2 km / 41.1 miles
  4. Penzance starting at £30.31 per day
    101.9 km / 63.3 miles
  5. Taunton starting at £18.93 per day
    103.5 km / 64.3 miles
  6. Yeovil starting at £23.68 per day
    127 km / 78.9 miles
  7. Cardiff starting at £18.80 per day
    127.6 km / 79.3 miles
  8. Bristol starting at £17.37 per day
    151.4 km / 94.1 miles
  9. Bournemouth starting at £34.02 per day
    166.7 km / 103.6 miles
  10. Bath starting at £27.73 per day
    167.1 km / 103.8 miles
  11. Jersey
    191 km / 118.7 miles
  12. Southampton starting at £21.04 per day
    207.5 km / 128.9 miles
  13. Gloucester starting at £35.91 per day
    211.9 km / 131.7 miles
  14. Swindon starting at £27.48 per day
    214.4 km / 133.2 miles
  15. Fareham starting at £21.32 per day
    217.9 km / 135.4 miles
  16. Portsmouth starting at £25.49 per day
    223.4 km / 138.8 miles
  17. Cheltenham starting at £23.68 per day
    223.7 km / 139 miles
  18. Basingstoke starting at £24.75 per day
    235.7 km / 146.5 miles
  19. Worcester starting at £23.08 per day
    242.4 km / 150.6 miles
  20. Reading starting at £24.75 per day
    252.1 km / 156.6 miles

Top 20 locations near Plymouth

  1. Exeter Airport starting at £22.23 per day
    66.2 km / 41.1 miles
  2. Cardiff Airport starting at £19.21 per day
    127.6 km / 79.3 miles
  3. Bristol Airport starting at £17.37 per day
    151.4 km / 94.1 miles
  4. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £27.48 per day
    163.1 km / 101.3 miles
  5. Jersey Airport
    191 km / 118.7 miles
  6. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    201.4 km / 125.1 miles
  7. Southampton Airport starting at £25.11 per day
    207.5 km / 128.9 miles
  8. Reading East starting at £27.84 per day
    255 km / 158.4 miles
  9. Birmingham Airport starting at £12.78 per day
    285.6 km / 177.5 miles
  10. London Heathrow Airport starting at £11.84 per day
    286.7 km / 178.1 miles
  11. London Gatwick Airport starting at £14.49 per day
    291.9 km / 181.4 miles
  12. London Fulham starting at £16.46 per day
    303.2 km / 188.4 miles
  13. London Cricklewood starting at £24.30 per day
    305.9 km / 190.1 miles
  14. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £15.51 per day
    306.4 km / 190.4 miles
  15. London Edgware Road starting at £15.10 per day
    306.9 km / 190.7 miles
  16. London Kennington starting at £35.99 per day
    309.4 km / 192.3 miles
  17. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £22.16 per day
    309.6 km / 192.4 miles
  18. London Euston Railway Station starting at £23.21 per day
    309.7 km / 192.4 miles
  19. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £20.69 per day
    310.3 km / 192.8 miles
  20. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £23.16 per day
    310.7 km / 193.1 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Plymouth 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 Plymouth
£23.87
January
£27.06
February
March
£34.37
April
£44.44
May
£45.20
June
£28.20
July
£37.62
August
£57.66
September
£31.91
October
£27.81
November
December
The best month to hire a car in Plymouth is January (when the average price is £23.87 per day). This is 33% less than the yearly average and 59% less than hiring in September (when the average price is £57.66).

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.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Plymouth?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in April, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Plymouth
5
January
3
February
March
2
April
4
May
3
June
10
July
5
August
5
September
7
October
4
November
December

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

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Plymouth is August, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Plymouth by Monthly Searches
70%
January
88%
February
March
158%
April
88%
May
88%
June
105%
July
175%
August
35%
September
70%
October
123%
November
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 1
Popular suppliers Hertz, Routes Car Rental, Europcar
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs
Lowest price £19 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most popular car models of suppliers

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

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£30.38
Lowest daily price
£19.11
Total cars available
21

Top 6 suppliers in Plymouth in 2024

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 7 reviews
1 location
£19 - £30
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
£19 - £30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
£32 - £54
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£32 - £54
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
£45 - £49
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
£45 - £49

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