Bath car hires from £23/day

Compacts and small economy cars are ideal for roaming around old cities like Bath whose downtown streets tend to be narrow and filled with tight corners. Larger passenger vehicles like SUVs and intermediate-sized saloons may be challenged navigating these roads, but if you’re travelling with a few relatives or friends they are ideal for maximum comfort.

Speed limits within the city of Bath are set at 20mph. You can drive faster along carriageways like the A367 and A3039, usually between 30mph and 50mph. On the A4 outside of the city you may proceed at a maximum speed of 60mph, but this decreases as it traverses through the downtown area. The speed limit along motorways like the M4 is set at 70mph. Major junction points always have traffic cameras and CCTV installed so reduce speed on the approach to avoid incidents or fines.

Due to the huge influx of visitors yearly, there is a plethora of on-street parking bays administered by the Council. These are for short stays usually between 2 and 4h where you pay and display your receipt as proof of purchase. Expect to pay a minimum of £2.50 per hour when parking in the city centre between 08:00-19:00 but all on-street parking is free from 19:00-08:00 and all day on Sundays and bank holidays.

On average a car hire in Bath costs £42 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Bristol airport include Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, National and Sixt.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bristol airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, National and Sixt.

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An Economy car hire in Bath costs £43 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Bath costs £101 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Bath costs £34 per day, on average.

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

Most car rental companies in Bath charge an additional fee for drivers under the age of 25, such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, and Hertz. However, the specific fee and age restrictions can vary depending on the company. Some companies may allow drivers as young as 21 to hire a car but will charge a higher fee for drivers under 25. Other companies may have stricter age restrictions and not allow drivers under 23 or 24 to rent a car at all. It's important to check the terms and conditions of your rental agreement carefully to make sure you understand any age-related fees or restrictions that may apply.

No, there are no toll roads or bridges in Bath itself. However, if you plan to drive to other parts of the UK, you may encounter toll roads or bridges along the way. For example, if you drive to Wales or Scotland, you may need to pay tolls on certain roads or bridges. It's always a good idea to research your route and any potential tolls ahead of time, so you can budget for them accordingly. Additionally, some hire car companies may charge an additional fee for using toll roads, so be sure to check your rental agreement carefully to understand any potential costs.