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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
$42.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$56.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
$56.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$43.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$78.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$79.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$81.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$81.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$83.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Audi A3
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$89.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$112.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Electric
All-wheel drive
Tesla Model 3
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
4
2
A/C
5
$114.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mercedes Benz E Class
or similar Luxury Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$137.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Volkswagen Caddy
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
1
A/C
5
$145.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Audi Q2
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$150.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Audi Q5
or similar Premium Elite SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$167.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Renault Trafic
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
3
A/C
4
$171.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Volkswagen Multivan
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
3
A/C
4
$203.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:22 on 26/04/26. 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
- 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
$111 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.92 per liter or $7.27 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.84 per liter or $6.97 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.15 per liter or $8.14 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 $66.49 per day
Top 20 cities near Bournemouth
- Christchurchfrom $52.04 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- Poolefrom $34.02 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Ferndownfrom $33.29 per day8.9 km / 5.53 miles away
- Salisburyfrom $33.29 per day37.6 km / 23.36 miles away
- Southamptonfrom $30.01 per day38.9 km / 24.17 miles away
- Dorchesterfrom $58.31 per day40.9 km / 25.41 miles away
- Eastleighfrom $44.29 per day43.6 km / 27.09 miles away
- Farehamfrom $33.65 per day49.3 km / 30.63 miles away
- Winchesterfrom $60.51 per day53.1 km / 32.99 miles away
- Portsmouthfrom $36.11 per day56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
- Yeovilfrom $29.55 per day57.5 km / 35.73 miles away
- Trowbridgefrom $60.34 per day70 km / 43.5 miles away
- Chichesterfrom $53.67 per day76.2 km / 47.35 miles away
- Basingstokefrom $25.45 per day78.6 km / 48.84 miles away
- Bathfrom $43.75 per day81.4 km / 50.58 miles away
- Chippenhamfrom $53.55 per day83.7 km / 52.01 miles away
- Newburyfrom $26.80 per day83.9 km / 52.13 miles away
- Tauntonfrom $44.51 per day91.5 km / 56.86 miles away
- Swindonfrom $32.84 per day93.8 km / 58.28 miles away
- Bristolfrom $29.38 per day94.9 km / 58.97 miles away
Top 20 locations near Bournemouth
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $52.04 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- Poole (Downtown)from $34.02 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Ferndown (Downtown)from $33.29 per day8.9 km / 5.53 miles away
- Southampton Cruise Terminal36.3 km / 22.56 miles away
- Southampton Railway stationfrom $37.64 per day37.3 km / 23.18 miles away
- Salisbury (Downtown)from $33.29 per day37.6 km / 23.36 miles away
- Southampton (Downtown)from $33.93 per day38.9 km / 24.17 miles away
- Dorchester (Downtown)from $58.31 per day40.9 km / 25.41 miles away
- Southampton Airportfrom $30.01 per day43.1 km / 26.78 miles away
- Eastleigh (Downtown)from $44.29 per day43.6 km / 27.09 miles away
- Fareham (Downtown)from $33.65 per day49.3 km / 30.63 miles away
- Winchester (Downtown)from $60.51 per day53.1 km / 32.99 miles away
- Portsmouth (Downtown)from $36.11 per day56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
- Portsmouth Hilseafrom $44.37 per day56.7 km / 35.23 miles away
- Yeovil (Downtown)from $29.55 per day57.5 km / 35.73 miles away
- Trowbridge (Downtown)from $60.34 per day70 km / 43.5 miles away
- Chichester (Downtown)from $53.67 per day76.2 km / 47.35 miles away
- Basingstoke (Downtown)from $25.45 per day78.6 km / 48.84 miles away
- Bath (Downtown)from $43.75 per day81.4 km / 50.58 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 | |
| A good deal $61 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Bournemouth
$266
$133
$0
$24
in January
Jan
$52
in February
Feb
$35
in March
Mar
$242
in April
Apr
$68
in May
May
$53
in June
Jun
$57
in July
Jul
$59
in August
Aug
$85
in September
Sep
$51
in October
Oct
$91
in November
Nov
$52
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Bournemouth is January (when prices average $23.56 per day). This is 82% cheaper than the yearly average and 90% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $241.70).
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
4.3
2.1
0
3.9 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
0.3 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
1.7 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.8 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 April, they keep their car for one day.
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
1 day in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
3 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 | $43 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Cupra Leon | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Kia Niro | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Europcar | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Polestar 4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Bournemouth
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
June
Happiest customers drive
Fiat 500
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.7 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$111
Lowest daily price
$43
Total cars available
13
Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2026
Europcar
1 location
8.3
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$43–$219
per day
Most popular location
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
Routes Car Rental
1 location
7.7
Good
3 reviews
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.3
$43–$219
per day
Most popular location
Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth,England,Bh11 8Qe , United Kingdom
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