Taunton car hires from £19/day

High concentrations of primary and secondary roads mean that you should get around easily, regardless of which size vehicle you choose. Each style offers comfort and function, making the decision subject only to constraints of budget and passenger numbers.

According to the Somerset County Council, you should observe the following speeds when driving a Taunton hire car around its boundaries: 20mph is the maximum speed in residential districts and urban areas, but 30mph is the legal speed across the entire county. 40mph is the limit on ring roads, for example, while 50mph and 60mph speeds are possible along the A38 and A358 once you’re safely outside town limits.

The Council for Somerset West and Taunton administers an on-street parking system within the town limits. These are usually pay and display schemes, so expect to use them for a limited time only. The rate is usually between £2 and £3 per two-hour period or about £1.50 per hour in certain areas. The Council also operates a few public car parks, some of which offer parking for disabled persons. Some of these garages may be multi-storey and are perfect for extended stays if you decide to leave the car behind. Expect a rate of less than £2 for the first hour to start.

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

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (£19/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£35/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Hertz Unit 2, Engineers Workshop TA1 1QP (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Taunton is £5.65 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £68 and £90, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Taunton.

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

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

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

An Economy car hire in Taunton costs £15 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Taunton costs £15 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Taunton costs £27 per day, on average.

In Taunton, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Unit 2, Engineers Workshop (1 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Taunton costs £227 per week (£32 per day).

On average a car hire in Taunton costs £973 per month (£32 per day).

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

Most Taunton car hire companies offer automatic cars as an option. However, it's worth noting that manual transmission cars are more prevalent in many countries, so you should expect to pay an extra fee if you would prefer to hire an automatic car.

For cheap car hire in Taunton, you can choose from several car-sharing options. This means that cars owned privately are available for you to hire, which are collectible from the Taunton town centre. You should always check ahead of time, through KAYAK, to make sure there are available car-share options for your time in Taunton.