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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
€24.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
€26.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
€26.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
€25.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
€28.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€31.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€32.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
€34.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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BYD Seal
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
€38.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Audi Q2
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€81.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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Electric
Ford Explorer
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€146.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:03 on 25/10/26. 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
- One-way car rentals in Bournemouth
- Top 20 cities near Bournemouth
- Top 20 locations near Bournemouth
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Bournemouth and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 25, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Bournemouth
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
€116 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
€1.69 per liter or €6.40 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.62 per liter or €6.13 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.89 per liter or €7.15 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
One-way car rentals in Bournemouth
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Bournemouth and drop off in another city include:
- From Bournemouth to London - 2 offers from €56.82 per day
Top 20 cities near Bournemouth
- Poolefrom €25.97 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Salisburyfrom €36.99 per day37.6 km / 23.36 miles away
- Southamptonfrom €17.02 per day38.9 km / 24.17 miles away
- Winchesterfrom €36.95 per day53.1 km / 32.99 miles away
- Portsmouthfrom €25.79 per day56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
- Yeovilfrom €35.20 per day57.5 km / 35.73 miles away
- Basingstokefrom €16.04 per day78.6 km / 48.84 miles away
- Tauntonfrom €35.20 per day91.5 km / 56.86 miles away
- Swindonfrom €21.71 per day93.8 km / 58.28 miles away
- Bristolfrom €14.82 per day94.9 km / 58.97 miles away
- Readingfrom €27.25 per day99.3 km / 61.7 miles away
- Guildfordfrom €26.61 per day106.4 km / 66.11 miles away
- Didcot/Oxfordshirefrom €41.98 per day106.8 km / 66.36 miles away
- Bracknellfrom €28.43 per day108.1 km / 67.17 miles away
- Wokingfrom €29.03 per day113.6 km / 70.59 miles away
- Exeterfrom €27.21 per day117.2 km / 72.82 miles away
- Brightonfrom €27.21 per day121.5 km / 75.5 miles away
- Sloughfrom €11.57 per day123.1 km / 76.49 miles away
- Cardifffrom €17.16 per day123.7 km / 76.86 miles away
- Crawleyfrom €10.15 per day125.5 km / 77.98 miles away
Top 20 locations near Bournemouth
- Southampton Railway stationfrom €34.64 per day37.3 km / 23.18 miles away
- Salisbury (Downtown)from €36.99 per day37.6 km / 23.36 miles away
- Southampton Airportfrom €17.02 per day43.1 km / 26.78 miles away
- Bristol Airportfrom €14.82 per day93.6 km / 58.16 miles away
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway stationfrom €24.06 per day94.2 km / 58.53 miles away
- Exeter Airportfrom €28.37 per day109 km / 67.73 miles away
- London Airport Gatwickfrom €7.57 per day126.1 km / 78.35 miles away
- Cardiff Airportfrom €36.15 per day127.1 km / 78.98 miles away
- London Airport Heathrowfrom €11.27 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- London Hammersmith Train Stationfrom €32.53 per day141.7 km / 88.05 miles away
- London Fulhamfrom €19.94 per day142.6 km / 88.61 miles away
- London Paddington Train Stationfrom €16.40 per day146.6 km / 91.09 miles away
- London Edgware Roadfrom €14.96 per day147.1 km / 91.4 miles away
- London Edgwarefrom €38.61 per day147.5 km / 91.65 miles away
- London Marylebone Train Stationfrom €17.00 per day147.7 km / 91.78 miles away
- London Mayfairfrom €31.63 per day147.7 km / 91.78 miles away
- London Kennington148.5 km / 92.27 miles away
- Waterloo Train Stationfrom €30.98 per day149 km / 92.58 miles away
- London St Pancras Train Stationfrom €15.57 per day150.4 km / 93.45 miles away
- London Kings Cross Train Stationfrom €22.44 per day150.8 km / 93.7 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Bournemouth (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Bournemouth and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Bournemouth?
Car rental prices in Bournemouth vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month April | ||
| Average price €17 | A good deal €38 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Bournemouth
€94
€47
€0
€20
in January
Jan
€44
in February
Feb
€30
in March
Mar
€86
in April
Apr
€39
in May
May
€83
in June
Jun
€59
in July
Jul
€36
in August
Aug
€28
in September
Sep
€33
in October
Oct
€78
in November
Nov
€44
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Bournemouth is January (when prices average €20.10 per day). This is -19% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average €85.80).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Bournemouth?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Bournemouth is January, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Bournemouth by pick-up date relative to the average
3.7
1.9
0
3.4 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
0.2 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
1.2 times in May
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
1.4 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
0.2 times in November
Nov
0.7 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Bournemouth?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in June, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Bournemouth
12
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
11 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
10 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €34 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Cupra Leon | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Kia Stonic | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Polestar 4 | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Skoda Scala | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Multivan | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 25, 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at €20 for an Economy car and highest in April, when economy cars start at €86. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Bournemouth is January, while the least popular month is March.
Bournemouth hosts: Europcar, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: London. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from €57 for one-way rentals in Bournemouth
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Bournemouth
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
December
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
€116
Lowest daily price
€34
Total cars available
13
Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2026
Europcar
1 location
8.3
Good
4 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
€34–€885
per day
Most popular location
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Routes Car Rental
1 location
7.9
Average
3 ratings
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth,England,Bh11 8Qe , United Kingdom
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