Basildon car hires from £27/day

Deciding which Basildon car hire is best for you depends on several factors, including the number of passengers in your party and your budget constraints. Consider that compacts and small economy cars are easier to manage on the road and easier to park, whereas larger economy vehicles including 4x4s offer more comfort, which comes in handy for long periods on the open road.

The legal speed limit within the town of Basildon is 30mph, but you may encounter areas or neighbourhoods where reduced speeds of 20mph apply. Roads like the A132 and A1235 carry a speed limit of about 40mph, while 50mph is the legal limit along major roadways such as the A127 and A13. There are several junctions and major roundabouts in the town, and these are places where CCTV and traffic cameras are active, so approach with caution at all times.

Basildon Council manages several public car parks around the town, mostly concentrated in the city centre area. Normal hours of operation are from Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00 in most cases, and the rates are about £0.60 for the first hour. Be advised these are mostly pay and display spaces with a maximum limit of 4h on average and offer designated parking for Blue Badge holders. Between 18:00 and 08:00, parking is free at all public car parks unless otherwise restricted. Parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays, but tariffs do apply for parking on bank holidays.

On average a car hire in Basildon costs £33 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Avis, U-Save, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Practical Car & Van Rental.

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis and Alamo.

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An Economy car hire in Basildon costs £31 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Basildon costs £20 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Basildon costs £31 per day, on average.

In Basildon, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Novotel London Stansted Hotel Round Coppice Road (24 miles from city centre).

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