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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$17.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$19.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$19.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$18.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$22.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$24.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$24.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$26.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$26.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$26.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$28.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$32.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$32.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$33.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$33.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$38.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Drop-off information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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Audi Q2
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$77.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
DUKES PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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Downtown
3 MONTROSE ROAD
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Chelmsford (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Chelmsford (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Chelmsford (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$43 per day
Average car rental length
9 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
$1.90 per liter or $7.19 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.82 per liter or $6.89 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.59 per liter or $9.80 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Chelmsford (Downtown)
- Braintree (Downtown)from $18.20 per day14.7 km / 9.13 miles away
- Rayleigh Railway Stationfrom $39.62 per day18.4 km / 11.43 miles away
- Basildon (Downtown)from $18.22 per day18.7 km / 11.62 miles away
- Rayleigh Downtownfrom $38.84 per day18.8 km / 11.68 miles away
- Pitsea Railway Stationfrom $39.62 per day20.4 km / 12.68 miles away
- London Southend Airportfrom $32.01 per day23.3 km / 14.48 miles away
- Southend-on-Sea Airport Areafrom $22.61 per day23.8 km / 14.79 miles away
- London Airport Stanstedfrom $27.84 per day24.2 km / 15.04 miles away
- Romford Gallows Cornerfrom $51.10 per day26 km / 16.16 miles away
- Harlow (Downtown)from $18.23 per day26.7 km / 16.59 miles away
- Southend-on-Sea Downtownfrom $18.49 per day27.2 km / 16.9 miles away
- Bishop's Stortford (Downtown)from $18.51 per day28 km / 17.4 miles away
- Colchester Shrub Endfrom $18.22 per day28.8 km / 17.9 miles away
- Grays (Downtown)from $18.49 per day32.8 km / 20.38 miles away
- Dagenham Downtownfrom $37.28 per day33 km / 20.51 miles away
- Colchester (Downtown)from $18.51 per day33.1 km / 20.57 miles away
- Purfleet Industrial Park33.3 km / 20.69 miles away
- Gravesend (Downtown)from $19.16 per day34.8 km / 21.62 miles away
- London Woodford Greenfrom $43.83 per day35.2 km / 21.87 miles away
- London Ilfordfrom $50.25 per day36 km / 22.37 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
Enterprise Car & Van Hire, Roxwell Rd, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3RU
B
Europcar
3 MONTROSE ROAD
C
Keddy
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
D
U-Save
Novotel London Stansted Hotel, Round Coppice Road, Stansted, CM24 1SF
E
Routes Car Rental
3 Montrose Road,Dukes Park Industrial Estate,Chelmsford, England,Cm2 6Te ,United Kingdom
When to book in Chelmsford (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Chelmsford (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Chelmsford (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
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| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $27 | A good deal $35 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Chelmsford (Downtown)
$101
$50
$0
Jan
$28
in February
Feb
$38
in March
Mar
$28
in April
Apr
$27
in May
May
$41
in June
Jun
$27
in July
Jul
$37
in August
Aug
$92
in September
Sep
$31
in October
Oct
$38
in November
Nov
$34
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Chelmsford (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $27.02 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $91.73 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 Chelmsford (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Chelmsford (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Chelmsford (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
2 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
1.4 times in October
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
2 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Chelmsford (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 17 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Chelmsford (Downtown)
19
9
0
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
10 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
10 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
17 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
13 days in October
Oct
10 days in November
Nov
12 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Keddy, Europcar, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, vans, premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $20 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Kia Niro | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 5008 5+2 | 5 | Van |
| Enterprise | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5 | Premium car |
| Europcar | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Cupra Leon | 5 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$43
Lowest daily price
$20
Total cars available
115
Top 6 suppliers in Chelmsford (Downtown) in 2026
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
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
8.7
$20–$259
per day
Enterprise Car & Van Hire, Roxwell Rd, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3RU
+4401245344555
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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
8.3
Very Good
4 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$41–$125
per day
3 MONTROSE ROAD
+4403713849984
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
00:01-23:59
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$33–$53
per day
3 Montrose Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6TE
+4403713849984
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
00:01-23:59
U-Save
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$41–$98
per day
Novotel London Stansted Hotel, Round Coppice Road, Stansted, CM24 1SF
+4401279210961
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
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
$41–$98
per day
3 Montrose Road,Dukes Park Industrial Estate,Chelmsford, England,Cm2 6Te ,United Kingdom
+443713849984
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
GreenMotion
7.2
Average
Value for money
6.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.0
Car condition
7.1
$49–$112
per day
Delivery Service, Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Road, Stansted Airport
+4401279210961
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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