Brighton car hires from £25/day

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 £34 per day.

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

The only car hire company onsite at Gatwick airport is U-Save.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, National and Alamo.

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

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

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

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

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

A Mini car hire in Brighton costs £32 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Brighton costs £32 per day, on average.

In Brighton, cars are most frequently hired at U-Save U-Save Gatwick, Gatwick Business Park (24 miles from city centre).

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.