Tamworth car hires from £17/day

If most of your driving is going to be done in Tamworth, you should opt for a smaller car. City streets can be tight, and a small car is ideal for getting about town. Should you be using Tamworth as a base to visit other parts of the United Kingdom further afield, a larger car might suit you better, though they do cost more to run. For the best of both worlds, the medium-sized class gives you flexibility around town and comfort on longer journeys.

As in most town centres, the speed limit is 20mph or 30mph; speed signs will indicate the maximum speed you should be doing. Digital speed cameras are in operation in and around the town. They are painted yellow, so they are easy to spot. On the motorway, the maximum speed is 70mph.

All of the car parks run by Tamworth Borough Council are open 24h a day with sites at Lower Gungate, Holloway and Albergate. The charges vary depending on whether it is a long stay or a short stay car park however, you can expect to pay about £0.70 per hour with a maximum of around £2.80 Monday to Saturday and about £0.60 per hour up to £2.40 on a Sunday. Payment for parking can be made by the Phone and Pay app. Always observe parking restriction, the local traffic wardens are very keen, and you will most likely get a ticket. It is best to stick to the main carparks.

On average a car hire in Tamworth costs £30 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Europcar (£17/day), keddy by Europcar (£22/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£31/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Europcar Unit 2 Ninian Way B77 5DE (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Tamworth is £5.61 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £67 and £90, depending on the car size.

Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Tamworth.

Car hire companies onsite at Birmingham airport include DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget and keddy by Europcar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar and National.

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

A Standard car hire in Tamworth costs £42 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Tamworth costs £44 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Tamworth costs £18 per day, on average.

In Tamworth, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo Enterprise Rent A Car (20 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Tamworth costs £212 per week (£30 per day).

On average a car hire in Tamworth costs £907 per month (£30 per day).

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