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    Kia Picanto
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    3
    1
    €29.97
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Mercedes Benz A Class
    or similar Compact Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    €56.40
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Vauxhall Crossland
    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    €31.16
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Low deposit
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    Vauxhall Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    2
    €30.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Low deposit
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    MG ZS
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    €31.66
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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    Downtown
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
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    Low deposit
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    MG HS
    or similar Standard SUV
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    5
    €33.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Low deposit
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    Mercedes Benz CLA
    or similar Premium Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    €75.20
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Electric
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    Polestar 4
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    8
    €76.27
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Electric
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    Mercedes Benz EQE
    or similar Luxury Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    €93.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Mercedes Benz E Class
    or similar Luxury Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    10
    €95.24
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Average deposit
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    Opel Combo 5+2
    or similar Intermediate Van
    Manual
    7
    1
    A/C
    5
    11
    €95.78
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Mercedes Benz GLA
    or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    12
    €105.26
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Volkswagen Sharan
    or similar Full-size Van
    Manual
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    13
    €110.10
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
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    Mercedes Benz GLC
    or similar Premium Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    14
    €113.79
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    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
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:58 on 23.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationOne-way car rentals in BournemouthCar rental prices in BournemouthTop 20 cities near BournemouthTop 20 locations near BournemouthMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Bournemouth and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersHere's what travelers say about renting a car in BournemouthCar rental statisticsTop 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    GBP
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +44
    Average car rental price
    €66 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
    €1.64 per liter or €6.21 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €1.57 per liter or €5.94 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.83 per liter or €6.93 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

    1. Poolefrom €36.31 per day
      8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
    2. Southamptonfrom €33.03 per day
      43.1 km / 26.78 miles away
    3. Portsmouthfrom €36.92 per day
      56.5 km / 35.11 miles away
    4. Yeovilfrom €39.55 per day
      57.5 km / 35.73 miles away
    5. Basingstokefrom €44.83 per day
      78.6 km / 48.84 miles away
    6. Tauntonfrom €34.78 per day
      91.5 km / 56.86 miles away
    7. Bristolfrom €27.63 per day
      93.6 km / 58.16 miles away
    8. Swindonfrom €36.65 per day
      93.8 km / 58.28 miles away
    9. Readingfrom €42.34 per day
      99.3 km / 61.7 miles away
    10. Guildfordfrom €52.29 per day
      106.4 km / 66.11 miles away
    11. Exeterfrom €33.74 per day
      109 km / 67.73 miles away
    12. Brightonfrom €46.90 per day
      121.5 km / 75.5 miles away
    13. Sloughfrom €47.24 per day
      123.1 km / 76.49 miles away
    14. Crawleyfrom €35.02 per day
      125.5 km / 77.98 miles away
    15. Gatwickfrom €29.59 per day
      126.1 km / 78.35 miles away
    16. Cardifffrom €30.09 per day
      127.1 km / 78.98 miles away
    17. Londonfrom €20.61 per day
      128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
    18. Gloucesterfrom €36.62 per day
      128.4 km / 79.78 miles away
    19. Cheltenhamfrom €31.20 per day
      131.6 km / 81.77 miles away
    20. Hounslowfrom €31.42 per day
      133.1 km / 82.7 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Bournemouth

    1. Southampton Cruise Terminal
      36.3 km / 22.56 miles away
    2. Southampton Railway stationfrom €33.92 per day
      37.3 km / 23.18 miles away
    3. Southampton Airportfrom €33.03 per day
      43.1 km / 26.78 miles away
    4. Bristol Airportfrom €27.63 per day
      93.6 km / 58.16 miles away
    5. Bristol Temple Meads Railway stationfrom €36.62 per day
      94.2 km / 58.53 miles away
    6. Exeter Airportfrom €33.74 per day
      109 km / 67.73 miles away
    7. London Airport Gatwickfrom €29.59 per day
      126.1 km / 78.35 miles away
    8. Cardiff Airportfrom €33.24 per day
      127.1 km / 78.98 miles away
    9. London Airport Heathrowfrom €27.47 per day
      128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
    10. London Hammersmith Train Stationfrom €47.87 per day
      141.7 km / 88.05 miles away
    11. London Fulhamfrom €33.83 per day
      142.6 km / 88.61 miles away
    12. London Paddington Train Stationfrom €42.08 per day
      146.6 km / 91.09 miles away
    13. London Edgware Roadfrom €41.06 per day
      147.1 km / 91.4 miles away
    14. London Marylebone Train Stationfrom €42.48 per day
      147.7 km / 91.78 miles away
    15. London Mayfairfrom €42.56 per day
      147.7 km / 91.78 miles away
    16. London Kenningtonfrom €45.53 per day
      148.5 km / 92.27 miles away
    17. Waterloo Train Stationfrom €56.50 per day
      149 km / 92.58 miles away
    18. London St Pancras Train Stationfrom €41.11 per day
      150.4 km / 93.45 miles away
    19. London Kings Cross Train Stationfrom €40.52 per day
      150.8 km / 93.7 miles away
    20. London Lewisham
      153 km / 95.07 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    Bournemouth (Downtown)
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    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 monthDecember Most expensive month August
    Average price €42 A good deal €47 Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Bournemouth
    €75
    €38
    €0
    Jan

    €46

    in February

    Feb

    €39

    in March

    Mar

    €36

    in April

    Apr

    €58

    in May

    May

    €45

    in June

    Jun

    €41

    in July

    Jul

    €68

    in August

    Aug

    €43

    in September

    Sep
    Oct

    €43

    in November

    Nov

    €33

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Bournemouth is December (when prices average €32.71 per day). This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average €68.22).

    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 September, and the least popular is April.

    Monthly searches in Bournemouth by pick-up date relative to the average
    3
    1.5
    0
    Jan

    0.9 times in February

    Feb

    0.5 times in March

    Mar

    0.2 times in April

    Apr

    0.5 times in May

    May

    0.5 times in June

    Jun

    1.2 times in July

    Jul

    1.8 times in August

    Aug

    2.7 times in September

    Sep
    Oct

    0.5 times in November

    Nov

    1.1 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 June, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of rental days in Bournemouth
    8
    4
    0
    Jan

    3 days in February

    Feb

    5 days in March

    Mar

    3 days in April

    Apr

    6 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    6 days in July

    Jul

    3 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep
    Oct

    3 days in November

    Nov

    6 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersEuropcar, Routes Car Rental
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price€42 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

    Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Bournemouth

    10
    starstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 1 review
    Best month to visit
    August
    Happiest customers drive
    Kia Picanto
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    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Europcar (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Routes Car Rental (rated 7.9 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    2
    Average daily price
    €66
    Lowest daily price
    €42
    Total cars available
    30

    Top 2 suppliers in Bournemouth in 2025

    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.5
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9
    €42 - €248
    per day
    Most popular location
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road,BH11 8QE, Bournemouth,Dorset
    Routes Car Rental
    1 location
    Routes Car Rental
    7.9
    Average
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    7.1
    Ease of finding
    7.9
    Agent helpfulness
    7.3
    Pick-up speed
    7.7
    Drop-off speed
    8
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.5
    €42 - €248
    per day
    Most popular location
    Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth,England,Bh11 8Qe , United Kingdom

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    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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    24 Aug 2025
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    24 Aug 2025
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    Site easy to navigate and prices far more competitive than other sites used
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    24 Aug 2025
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    24 Aug 2025
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    24 Aug 2025
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