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This depends on the kind of experience you want to have. If you’re focused on business or enjoying the city’s tourist attractions, opt for a more compact city car or economy model to more easily negotiate traffic. If you’re planning a road trip to explore the surrounding Sussex area, a comfy saloon or MPV will serve you well. You can also get 4x4s for countryside rambles.
The speed limits in Brighton and Hove vary from 20mph in the city centre and residential suburbs to the standard 30mph in many other UK cities. These speed limits are on specific roads in identified zones. In other areas you can drive up to 40mph, so it’s best to keep a sharp eye out for speed limit signage. On motorways, you can travel at the standard 60mph on a single carriageway road and 70mph on a dual carriageway.
Because of the numerous public seaside walking areas along the promenades, your best bet to find parking for visiting these areas is to use one of the car parks in the city centre. Look for The Lanes or Regency Square Car Park. These will cost anything from around £2 to around £20. You will need a permit to park in central Brighton, with a tiered cost access scale. Tariffs depend on where and for how many hours you park, starting at around £2 per hour in some areas and topping out at about £4 in others.
On average a car hire in Brighton costs £37 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (£25/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£27/day).
The average price of fuel in Brighton is £5.52 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £66 and £88, depending on the car size.
Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Brighton.
Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Hertz, DRIVALIA, keddy by Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, Sixt, Avis and Dollar.
Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Budget, Dollar, U-Save and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.
Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, DRIVALIA, keddy by Europcar, Budget, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and National.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, Sixt, Avis, Dollar and National.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Avis and Dollar.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Avis and Dollar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Mini car hire in Brighton costs £19 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Brighton costs £20 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Brighton costs £20 per day, on average.
In Brighton, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Gatwick Business Park, H14 Kennel Lane, Hookwood (24 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Brighton costs £262 per week (£37 per day).
On average a car hire in Brighton costs £1,124 per month (£37 per day).
Most car hire providers in Brighton offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Brighton, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
Most Brighton car hire companies require drivers to be 21 or older and to have been driving for a minimum of one year. However, some companies may have higher age limits or require a minimum age of 25 for certain types of vehicles. It's always best to check with the specific company you plan to hire from to ensure you meet their requirements. As a driver younger than 25, expect to incur additional young driver charges.
If you're returning your hire car to the nearest airport, it's important to follow the instructions provided by the car hire company. Most companies have designated drop-off areas or car parks where you can return the vehicle. Some may also offer a shuttle service to take you from the drop-off point to the airport terminal. Make sure to allow enough time to return the car and check in for your flight. It's important to note that if you plan on dropping off your hire car at a different location than where you picked it up, you may incur an additional fee.
2 locations in Brighton
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53 Victoria Road
+44 1273 568128
New England Street
+44 1273 688222
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Brighton Racecourse
+44 843 309 3010
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7.2 Good
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Pickup and Drop off was quite simple and easy. Great new car that was very clean.Cons:
Branch was difficult to reach (phone number on website was wrong). We had an issue with one of the car seats which required us to return to the branch.3 locations in Brighton
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1, Melville Road
+44 843 309 3010
Freshfield Road
+44 843 309 3010
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Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 1273 688222
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Cannon Place
+44 371 384 3480
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6a Brighton Marina Village Sq
+44 344 544 3957
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+44 344 544 6042
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47 Trafalgar St
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | £37/day |
Good deal | £27/day |
Some Brighton 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 Brighton.
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 Brighton car hire.
Pick-up location | Brighton |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Mini |
Hire locations | 15 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Turo |