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Exeter (Downtown), Exeter, United Kingdom
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Cheapest car rental rates

Fiat 500

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
1
$28.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Drop-off information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Juke

or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
$32.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Drop-off information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
7
$48.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Drop-off information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
2
$29.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Drop-off information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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MG 3

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
4
$34.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Drop-off information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
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Vauxhall Crossland

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
5
$38.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Drop-off information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Peugeot 2008

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
$43.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Drop-off information
Downtown
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:47 on 15/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$35 per day
Average car rental length
3 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
$2.13 per liter or $8.06 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Exeter (Downtown)

  1. Exeter Northfrom $18.77 per day
    1.4 km / 0.87 miles away
  2. Exeter Airportfrom $29.29 per day
    8.5 km / 5.28 miles away
  3. Taunton (Downtown)from $18.01 per day
    45.6 km / 28.33 miles away
  4. Plymouth (Downtown)from $38.96 per day
    58.2 km / 36.16 miles away
  5. Yeovil (Downtown)from $18.01 per day
    70.2 km / 43.62 miles away
  6. Cardiff Airportfrom $35.42 per day
    77.6 km / 48.22 miles away
  7. Cardiff (Downtown)from $29.36 per day
    87.9 km / 54.62 miles away
  8. Cardiff Roathfrom $18.30 per day
    91.6 km / 56.92 miles away
  9. Bristol Airportfrom $20.10 per day
    94.2 km / 58.53 miles away
  10. St Austell Downtownfrom $43.76 per day
    97.5 km / 60.58 miles away
  11. Newport Southfrom $48.71 per day
    103.5 km / 64.31 miles away
  12. Bristol Southfrom $47.77 per day
    103.6 km / 64.37 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Hertz
8 B Christow Road
B
Avis
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
C
Routes Car Rental
8 Marsh Green Road North,Exeter, England,Ex28ny ,United Kingdom

When to book in Exeter (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Exeter (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Exeter (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 month Most expensive month
A good deal $34 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Exeter (Downtown)
$75
$37
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

$68

in November

Nov
Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Exeter (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $67.73 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $67.73 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 Exeter (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Exeter (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in November.

Monthly searches in Exeter (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Same as average in November

Nov
Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Exeter (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 3 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Exeter (Downtown)
3
2
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

3 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersAvis
🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars
🤑 Lowest price$27 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$35
Lowest daily price
$27
Total cars available
7

Top 3 suppliers in Exeter (Downtown) in 2026

Hertz
Hertz
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$30
per day
8 B Christow Road
01392642590
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-13:00
Avis
Avis
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
$27–$47
per day
Budget Car Hire - Exeter, Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
+4401392422095
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:30
Tue
09:00-17:30
Wed
09:00-17:30
Thu
09:00-17:30
Fri
09:00-17:30
Sat
09:00-12:30
Routes Car Rental
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
$27–$47
per day
8 Marsh Green Road North,Exeter, England,Ex28ny ,United Kingdom
+443713843492
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

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

Highly recommended by our customers

Booking process
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Florin,
Jun 16, 2026
all perfect
all perfect
Alex,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy booking process and best price on…
Easy booking process and best price on the market! Excellent.
Francesca Giada,
Jun 16, 2026
it was good and easy
it was good and easy
Mohammad Sider,
Jun 16, 2026
Great!
Very simple and easy, good pricing and clear interface
Roy,
Jun 16, 2026
great deal
great deal, everything was perfect
Viorel Dorin,
Jun 16, 2026
Dante was amazing
Dante was amazing
Keith Swale,
Jun 16, 2026
Very nice trip in Romania
Very nice trip in Romania, we tent a car here, they are very professional and kind. ...
Michael Anderson,
Jun 16, 2026
i love this company there the best
i been using this company 6 years
Carlos Loureiro,
Jun 16, 2026
everything was great
everything was great
John Leiriao,
Jun 16, 2026
Fast and good
Fast and good
Gabriela Novach,
Jun 16, 2026
quick and easy
quick and easy
Louis,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy to navigate website
Easy to navigate website. Clear instructions. Fast.
Peter,
Jun 16, 2026
super
super. alles easy
Alan Vukelic VAT no.,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy and less expensive that other…
Easy and less expensive that other companies
Francis Clemente,
Jun 16, 2026
Simple and effortless car rental
Simple and effortless search and booking process. Excellent customer support - Aless...
Pedro Macedo,
Jun 16, 2026
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