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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Fiat 500

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
1
US$20.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Pallion Way
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Cupra Leon

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
2
US$22.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Pallion Way
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Renault Kangoo

or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
2
3
US$48.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Jeep Avenger

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
US$23.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Pallion Way
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Skoda Fabia

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
5
US$21.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Pallion Way
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Volkswagen T-Roc

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
6
US$25.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Pallion Way
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Skoda Scala

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
7
US$29.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Pallion Way
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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
8
US$30.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Kia Sportage

or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
9
US$30.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
10
US$33.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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BYD Seal

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
11
US$33.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Nissan Juke

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
12
US$34.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
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Ford Focus

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
13
US$34.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Toyota Aygo

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
14
US$42.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

or similar Compact Elite
Manual
5
A/C
4
15
US$49.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Vauxhall Vivaro

or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
4
16
US$50.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Skoda Octavia

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
17
US$52.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
18
US$52.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Renault Master

or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
2
19
US$53.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Volkswagen Passat

or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
20
US$55.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Ford Kuga

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
21
US$57.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Peugeot 5008

or similar Standard Van
Manual
7
A/C
4
22
US$58.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

or similar Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
4
23
US$59.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Peugeot 5008 5+2

or similar Standard Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
24
US$61.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Volkswagen Caddy

or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
A/C
4
25
US$67.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Volkswagen Multivan

or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
A/C
4
26
US$70.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
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Ford Tourneo Custom

or similar Luxury Van
Manual
9
A/C
4
27
US$82.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
28
US$82.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Electric

Renault Zoe

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
29
US$87.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Electric

Nissan Leaf

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
30
US$87.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
31
US$91.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Electric

Vauxhall Mokka

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
32
US$94.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Volvo XC60

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
33
US$113.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Volvo XC90

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
34
US$119.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Electric

Mazda MX-30

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
35
US$128.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Downtown
NORTH BRIDGE STREET
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Electric

Ford Explorer

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
36
US$132.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Pallion Way
SHEEPFOLDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:19 on 10/11/26. 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
US$36 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
US$2.07 per litre or US$7.85 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.80 per litre or US$6.82 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$2.31 per litre or US$8.76 per gallon
Score
10 / 10

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Sunderland (Downtown)
4 rental locations

When to book in Sunderland and for how long?

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

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Sunderland 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 monthJune Most expensive month April
Average price US$25 A good deal US$26 Cheapest supplier Keddy Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Sunderland
US$62
US$31
US$0

US$25

in January

Jan

US$29

in February

Feb

US$24

in March

Mar

US$56

in April

Apr

US$37

in May

May

US$22

in June

Jun

US$31

in July

Jul

US$35

in August

Aug

US$46

in September

Sep

US$32

in October

Oct

US$51

in November

Nov

US$37

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Sunderland is June (when the average price is US$21.99 per day). This is 13% less than the yearly average and 61% less than hiring in April (when the average price is US$56.35).

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 Sunderland?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Sunderland is November, and the least popular is March.

Popularity of Car Hire in Sunderland by Monthly Searches
2.5
1.3
0

1.8 times in January

Jan

1.4 times in February

Feb

0.5 times in March

Mar

1.4 times in April

Apr

0.5 times in May

May

0.5 times in June

Jun

0.5 times in July

Jul

0.5 times in August

Aug

0.5 times in September

Sep

0.9 times in October

Oct

2.3 times in November

Nov

1.4 times in December

Dec

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

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in August, the average hirer keeps their car for 25 days, and in May, they keep their car for 2 days.

Average number of hire days in Sunderland
28
14
0

13 days in January

Jan

4 days in February

Feb

4 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

2 days in May

May

5 days in June

Jun

8 days in July

Jul

25 days in August

Aug

25 days in September

Sep

11 days in October

Oct

6 days in November

Nov

4 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

📍 Car hire locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersKeddy, Europcar, Enterprise, Routes Car Rental
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, premium cars, small cars, medium cars
🤑 Lowest priceUS$19 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierKeddy

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 11 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during June, starting at US$22 for an Economy car and highest in April, when economy cars start at US$56. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Sunderland is November, while the least popular month is March.
Sunderland hosts: Enterprise, Europcar, Keddy, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Sunderland

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Best month to visit
October
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Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
US$36
Lowest daily price
US$19
Total cars available
73

Top 4 suppliers in Sunderland in 2026

Enterprise
1 location
Enterprise
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
US$31–US$128
per day
Most popular location
NORTH BRIDGE STREET,
Europcar
1 location
Europcar
8.3
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
US$21–US$463
per day
Most popular location
Pallion Way
Keddy
1 location
Keddy
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.4
US$19–US$186
per day
Most popular location
Pallion Way
Routes Car Rental
1 location
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Pallion Way, Sunderland SR4 6SN, United Kingdom

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