Cheltenham car hires from £21/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Cheltenham with a pick-up date of 22/4 and drop-off date of 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheltenham car hire information

Pick-up locationCheltenham
Car typesCompact, Convertible, Economy, Intermediate, Luxury, Passenger van, People carrier, Premium
Hire locations6
Airport locations1
Popular agenciesTuro, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cheap car hire in Cheltenham

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Economy£30/day
Compact£32/day
Intermediate£21/day
People carrier£53/day
Premium£64/day
Passenger van£63/day
Luxury£72/day
Convertible£64/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Cheltenham

  • The overall area of Cheltenham is about 46km squared and so using a car hire in Cheltenham makes perfect sense. By granting you the freedom and independence to travel where you want and when you want, you have a greater chance of enjoying your time there. You will not be restricted by the local timetables for public transport, and if you need to bring any equipment or travel cases, you can store them in the car without having to carry them on and off public transport. Using a car hire in Cheltenham gives you immediate access to visit famous places such as Gloucester and the Cotswolds.
  • Gloucestershire Airport is one of the nearest places that you can collect your car hire in Cheltenham, and there is one primary company that provides the rental cars. Keddy by Europcar is the main rental car provider in the airport, and you can find their branch office in the main terminal building. It tends to be open from 7.00 to 23.00, but we recommend that you check this when you know your travel arrangements to the airport.
  • As you will be driving your car hire in Cheltenham, you will need to follow the driving laws of the United Kingdom, starting by driving on the left-hand side of the road. You cannot turn right at a red light, and all passengers are required to wear their seat belts while in the vehicle. Also, vehicles coming from the right have priority on the roundabouts, and jaywalking is not uncommon in the Cheltenham area, so please keep an eye out for pedestrians crossing the roads.
  • Rush hour in Cheltenham tends to occur just before and after the typical school and office hours, so we recommend that if possible, you try and avoid driving your Cheltenham car hire during these hours. Traffic tends to be busiest in the town city throughout the day, and the rain that is typical to the United Kingdom can quickly reduce visibility for both drivers and pedestrians so take extra care when behind the wheel to consider this.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Cheltenham for £32 or less
  • Book your car hire in Cheltenham at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini car hire in Cheltenham are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Cheltenham

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cheltenham?

    On average a car hire in Cheltenham costs £40 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Cheltenham?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£31/day).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Cheltenham?

    The average price of fuel in Cheltenham is £5.65 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £68 and £90, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Cheltenham?

    Mini (Ford Ka or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cheltenham.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Gloucestershire airport (GLO)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Gloucestershire airport include keddy by Europcar and Europcar.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Cheltenham?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Cheltenham?

    A Mini car hire in Cheltenham costs £23 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Cheltenham?

    An Economy car hire in Cheltenham costs £35 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Cheltenham?

    In Cheltenham, cars are most frequently hired at keddy by Europcar The White House, 10 Hempsted Lane (7 miles from city centre).

  • How much does a car hire in Cheltenham cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in Cheltenham costs £281 per week (£40 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in Cheltenham cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in Cheltenham costs £1,204 per month (£40 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Cheltenham?

    Most car hire providers in Cheltenham offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Cheltenham, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Cheltenham?

    We suggest that you consider using an economy or compact car hire in Cheltenham,  as they will be the easiest vehicles to control as you drive through the narrow streets of the town. They will also make parking in the town centre easier as the vehicle is smaller. If you would like to explore a bit further afield, then you may want to rent an intermediate car or an SUV as they will be more comfortable and better prepared to deal with any country roads.

  • What is the speed limit in Cheltenham?

    The speed limits in the built-up areas of Cheltenham are the same as those across the Untied Kingdom, and the maximum speed you can travel at is 30mph. You may find some reduced areas, particularly where children cross or play, and if there are any changes either up or down, they will be signposted. Regional roads may reach speed limits of 60mph, and the motorway speed limit is capped at 70mph.

  • What are the best places to park in Cheltenham?

    You will find plenty of places to park your car hire in Cheltenham, including both car parks and on street parking spaces. The town of Cheltenham has plenty of free parking spaces throughout the town, and we recommend that when parking, you check for either a parking meter or any signs that may warn you that it is illegal to park there. Otherwise, if you would like to park in a car park, we recommend parking in the Rodney Road Car Park, although it closes at 20.00. Another option is to park at the St Georges Road Car Park.

Cheltenham car hire reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

4 reviews
Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Cheltenham

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Old Gloucester Road

+44 1242 579081

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Tewkesbury Road

+44 1242 514411

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday11:00 - 15:00

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9.6 Wonderful

Dec 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

No complaints - great service, nice car. Would use again.

5.6 Fair

Oct 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff were friendly, knew their stuff, attentive, can't fault them.

Cons:

Telephone line didn't work on weekends despite being open. Couldn't get the car I wanted and had to pay double. Car door didn't lock (got a £9 discount).

1 out of 1

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Cheltenham

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Staverton Garage

+44 1452 854477

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2023

KAYAK
The staff was amazing. We couldn’t get a taxi to the train station- so they took us there !!

1 out of 1

Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

No reviews available

2 locations in Cheltenham

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Gloucester Road

+44 145 285 4477

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Staverton Garage

+44 1452 854477

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Budget

7.4

Good

No reviews available

One location in Cheltenham

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Staverton

+44 344 544 9781

Opening times not available

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Europcar

7.0

Good

No reviews available

Cheapest deal

2 locations in Cheltenham

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Cheltenham Airport

+44 371 384 3494

Opening times not available

Gloucester Airport

+44 371 384 3494

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FLIZZR

8.2

Very Good

No reviews available

One location in Cheltenham

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2 Kingsditch Ln

+44 844 499 3399

Opening times not available

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Free2Move

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One location in Cheltenham

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Princess Elizabeth Way

+44 1242 525252

Monday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 16:00
Wednesday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 16:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Cheltenham

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Gloucester Road

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5 travellers who hired a car in Cheltenham gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2

Car hire locations in or near Cheltenham

Good to know

Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

£40/day

Good deal

£32/day

When to book a car hire in Cheltenham

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Car hire insurance in Cheltenham

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Cheltenham car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Cheltenham.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Cheltenham car hire.