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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
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$19.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$19.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$18.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$21.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$22.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$28.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$28.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$29.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$29.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$30.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Downtown
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$34.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
Drop-off information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$35.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
Drop-off information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$35.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
Drop-off information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$35.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
Drop-off information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$37.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
Drop-off information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Audi Q2
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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Downtown
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:43 on 05/06/26. 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
- Top 20 cities near Watford
- Top 20 locations near Watford
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Watford and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Watford
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Watford in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$39 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.91 per liter or $7.23 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.79 per liter or $6.78 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.07 per liter or $7.84 per gallon
Rating
9.0 / 10
Top 20 cities near Watford
- Wembley, Londonfrom $37.21 per day10.9 km / 6.77 miles away
- St Albansfrom $18.51 per day11.6 km / 7.21 miles away
- Hemel Hempsteadfrom $18.01 per day12.9 km / 8.02 miles away
- Uxbridgefrom $36.89 per day13.4 km / 8.33 miles away
- Hatfieldfrom $18.30 per day16.6 km / 10.31 miles away
- Brentfordfrom $34.02 per day18.7 km / 11.62 miles away
- Hounslowfrom $13.57 per day20.3 km / 12.61 miles away
- Welwyn Garden Cityfrom $18.01 per day21 km / 13.05 miles away
- Londonfrom $15.08 per day21.4 km / 13.3 miles away
- Sloughfrom $26.22 per day21.9 km / 13.61 miles away
- Hanworthfrom $18.77 per day23.5 km / 14.6 miles away
- High Wycombefrom $18.51 per day23.9 km / 14.85 miles away
- Lutonfrom $18.29 per day25.1 km / 15.6 miles away
- Sunburyfrom $34.93 per day25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
- Stevenagefrom $18.58 per day30.4 km / 18.89 miles away
- Weybridgefrom $18.01 per day31.4 km / 19.51 miles away
- Aylesburyfrom $18.58 per day33.8 km / 21 miles away
- Barkingfrom $36.89 per day33.9 km / 21.06 miles away
- Croydonfrom $36.68 per day35.9 km / 22.31 miles away
- Epsomfrom $18.58 per day35.9 km / 22.31 miles away
Top 20 locations near Watford
- Watford Patchetts Greenfrom $18.58 per day2.8 km / 1.74 miles away
- London Edgwarefrom $27.56 per day9.1 km / 5.65 miles away
- London Kingsburyfrom $45.84 per day10.7 km / 6.65 miles away
- North Wembleyfrom $37.21 per day10.9 km / 6.77 miles away
- London Wembleyfrom $34.93 per day11.5 km / 7.15 miles away
- St Albans (Downtown)from $18.51 per day11.6 km / 7.21 miles away
- Hemel Hempstead (Downtown)from $18.01 per day12.9 km / 8.02 miles away
- London Barnetfrom $37.21 per day13.1 km / 8.14 miles away
- Uxbridge Downtownfrom $36.89 per day13.4 km / 8.33 miles away
- London Brent Parkfrom $37.02 per day14.2 km / 8.82 miles away
- London Finchleyfrom $36.01 per day15 km / 9.32 miles away
- London Cricklewood15.8 km / 9.82 miles away
- London Park Royalfrom $38.70 per day16.2 km / 10.07 miles away
- Hatfield (Downtown)from $18.30 per day16.6 km / 10.31 miles away
- London Southgatefrom $34.29 per day18.2 km / 11.31 miles away
- Slough George Greenfrom $44.07 per day18.4 km / 11.43 miles away
- Brentford (Downtown)from $34.02 per day18.7 km / 11.62 miles away
- London Palmers Greenfrom $34.35 per day19.6 km / 12.18 miles away
- London Shepherd's Bushfrom $47.96 per day19.7 km / 12.24 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Watford (Downtown)
5 rental locations
B
Watford Patchetts Green
2 rental locations
When to book in Watford and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Watford?
Car rental prices in Watford 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month April | ||
| Average price $98 | A good deal $35 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Watford
$68
$34
$0
$44
in January
Jan
$49
in February
Feb
$49
in March
Mar
$62
in April
Apr
$41
in May
May
$35
in June
Jun
$53
in July
Jul
$60
in August
Aug
$29
in September
Sep
$38
in October
Oct
$44
in November
Nov
$56
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Watford is September (when prices average $29.06 per day). This is 70% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $62.05).
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 Watford?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Watford is October, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Watford by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
1.4 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
1.5 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
1.4 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Watford?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in March, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Watford
12
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
10 days in May
May
11 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
9 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Keddy, Drivalia, Europcar, Enterprise, VWFS Rent-a-Car |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $18 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Europcar | MG HS | 4 | SUV |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Skoda Scala | 5 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Skoda Scala | 5 | Medium car |
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Up | 2 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Watford
8.7
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
May
Happiest customers drive
Toyota C-HR
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Sep 23, 2024
Tony R.
Volkswagen Polo
I visited friends in Yorkshire. The bad weather prevented our hiking plans but we visited several pubs and beauty spots.
Jun 13, 2023
Lauren Y.
Toyota C-HR
Travelled through countryside Wales
Jan 23, 2020
Laleh A.
Skoda Fabia
Good professional servicd
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
VWFS Rent-a-Car (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$39
Lowest daily price
$18
Total cars available
81
Top 5 suppliers in Watford in 2026
VWFS Rent-a-Car
2 locations
8.9
Excellent
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
$36–$72
per day
Most popular location
Citygate Vw, Unit 3 Otterspool Way, Bushey, Watford
Enterprise
2 locations
8.4
Very Good
1 review
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
$18–$321
per day
Most popular location
80 CASSIO ROAD,
Europcar
1 location
8.2
Very Good
4 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$47–$226
per day
Most popular location
247 LOWER HIGH STREET
Keddy
1 location
8.2
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$37–$83
per day
Most popular location
247 Lower High St, Watford WD17 2HN
Routes Car Rental
1 location
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
$37–$83
per day
Most popular location
247 Lower High Street, Watford , England,Wd17 2Hn ,United Kingdom
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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