Chester car hires from £16/day

Chester is a relatively compact city with lots of tourism throughout the year, so it would be advised that you choose a small car for your car hire in Chester. A smaller car will also help you find parking spots which other, larger cars might not be able to fit into.

When driving through residential zones in Chester, you must keep to the 20mph speed limit which has been put in place. In the city centre, there are areas, however, where the speed limit is still 30mph. Although, due to the nature of the roads, it may be hard to drive this fast. Leaving Chester to drive to Manchester, there are motorways, such as the M56, which have the national speed limit of 70mph.

Parking at Chester Racecourse is always a popular option because, from just £4, you can park for the entire day close to the city centre. Other great places to park include NCP Car Park on Pepper Street or Cuppin Street Car Park, both of which are only a short walk from the centre of the city, albeit a little more expensive, starting at £6 for 2h.

On average a car hire in Chester costs £35 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include Sixt, Hertz and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Hertz 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 Chester costs £24 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Chester costs £48 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Chester costs £33 per day, on average.

In Chester, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Liverpool John Lennon Airport (10 miles from city centre).

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

There are a few charging stations in Chester, so you can consider getting an electric vehicle for your hire car in Chester. Chester Zoo is one location that offers charging stations; they have over 20 charging points and charge by kw/h. You can check up-to-date prices using the Pod Point app.

Although the UK doesn't currently mandate winter tyres during severe weather, Chester can get hit by snow quite often throughout the winter months, so winter tyres can be very useful. If you are travelling in winter, stay up to date with weather forecasts, as Chester can occasionally be hit by snowstorms severe enough that driving is inadvisable.