Colchester car hire

Some car hire companies in Colchester which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Enterprise and Avis

On average a hire car in Colchester costs £56 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Enterprise (£51/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Enterprise Hawkins Road CO2 8JX (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Colchester is £7.13 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £86 and £114, depending on the car size.

Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Colchester.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Europcar, Virtuo, Sixt, Budget, keddy by Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Hertz and Avis.

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Easirent, Europcar, Sixt, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Goldcar Rental SP and City Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Sixt, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Hertz, National and City Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, INTERRENT, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Budget, Alamo, Hertz and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, INTERRENT, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Alamo and Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, INTERRENT, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Alamo and Hertz.

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

A Mini car hire in Colchester costs £11 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car hire in Colchester costs £19 per day, on average.

A Supplier choice car hire in Colchester costs £19 per day, on average.

In Colchester, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar 538 Woodbridge Road (17 miles from city centre).

On average hiring a car in Colchester costs £394 per week (£56 per day).

On average a car hire in Colchester costs £1,687 per month (£56 per day).

A small economy vehicle is ideal for picking your way through the narrow streets of Colchester. For longer trips on the motorways, for example into London, a saloon may be more comfortable. If you plan on visiting the nearby national parks with the family in tow, a sturdy SUV will probably serve you best, especially in cold, wet weather.

In the centre of town, strict measures have been taken for the safety of pedestrians with the enforcement of a 20mph speed limit, which continues up towards North Station. The A12 around Colchester has a 70mph limit. Always remember to adjust your speed to the condition of the road and be mindful of cameras at intersections.

Finding a parking space in Colchester is not too difficult. There are plenty of parking garages in the centre of town for long and short stays. St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park is a great place to park and is just a short walk from all the sights. Expect to pay around £2.90 for 2h here. Parking is available at North Station, although it is a 20min walk to the centre of town and slightly more expensive at roughly £5 for 2h. Alternatively, you can take the 66 bus or grab a taxi, which usually costs between £5 and £6.