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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
$32.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$33.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Renault Kangoo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
6
No A/C
2
$34.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$34.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$32.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Vauxhall Vivaro
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
8
No A/C
4
$36.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Electric
Vauxhall Vivaro Cargo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Automatic
3
6
A/C
4
$37.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
$37.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$44.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
6
No A/C
2
$45.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Peugeot 5008 5+2
or similar Standard Van
Manual
7
1
A/C
5
$47.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Ford Kuga
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$48.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
or similar Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
5
No A/C
4
$49.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Volkswagen Multivan
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
4
A/C
4
$50.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$57.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Ford Tourneo Custom
or similar Luxury Van
Manual
9
3
A/C
5
$59.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$61.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
Drop-off information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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Volvo XC60
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$68.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD
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Downtown
25 CAXTON ROAD,
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:13 on 01/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Bedford (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Bedford (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Bedford (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$52 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96–112 km/h
or
60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.93 per liter or $7.31 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.82 per liter or $6.89 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.02 per liter or $7.65 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Bedford (Downtown)
- Milton Keynes Railway Stationfrom $48.75 per day23.7 km / 14.73 miles away
- Milton Keynes (Downtown)from $24.92 per day23.8 km / 14.79 miles away
- Milton Keynes Bradwellfrom $47.39 per day23.8 km / 14.79 miles away
- Huntingdon (Downtown)from $44.86 per day29.3 km / 18.21 miles away
- Luton (Downtown)from $43.94 per day30 km / 18.64 miles away
- Northampton (Downtown)from $31.88 per day30.4 km / 18.89 miles away
- Luton Airportfrom $20.11 per day30.7 km / 19.08 miles away
- Stevenage (Downtown)from $43.94 per day31.6 km / 19.64 miles away
- Foxton Downtownfrom $44.86 per day36.5 km / 22.68 miles away
- Corby (Downtown)from $40.45 per day41.5 km / 25.79 miles away
- Welwyn Garden City Downtownfrom $32.21 per day41.9 km / 26.04 miles away
- Hemel Hempstead (Downtown)from $50.97 per day42.3 km / 26.28 miles away
- Aylesbury (Downtown)from $51.11 per day43.4 km / 26.97 miles away
- Cambridge (Downtown)from $26.67 per day43.4 km / 26.97 miles away
- St Albans (Downtown)from $50.00 per day44.5 km / 27.65 miles away
- Hatfield (Downtown)from $50.62 per day45.6 km / 28.33 miles away
- Peterborough Lynch Wood46.8 km / 29.08 miles away
- Daventry (Downtown)from $52.25 per day48 km / 29.83 miles away
- Peterborough (Downtown)from $27.40 per day49.8 km / 30.94 miles away
- Peterborough Millfieldfrom $40.19 per day51.8 km / 32.19 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
Elstow Park And Ride, Progress Park, Bedford MK42 9XF, United Kingdom
B
Routes Car Rental
171-175 Tavistock St, Bedford MK40 2SD
When to book in Bedford (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Bedford (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Bedford (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthDecember | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal $46 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Bedford (Downtown)
$78
$39
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$71
in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$52
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Bedford (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average $52.39 per day. This is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 26% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $70.74 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Bedford (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Bedford (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches in Bedford (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.4
0.7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1.3 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Bedford (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 7 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Bedford (Downtown)
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $45 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Nissan Juke | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Renault Kangoo | 2 | 6 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$52
Lowest daily price
$45
Total cars available
26
Top 2 suppliers in Bedford (Downtown) in 2026
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.8
$45–$116
per day
Elstow Park And Ride, Progress Park, Bedford MK42 9XF, United Kingdom
+4401234385936
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
10:00-14:00
Routes Car Rental
7.8
Good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.3
$45–$116
per day
171-175 Tavistock St, Bedford MK40 2SD
+443713845904
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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