Darlington car hires from £19/day

Darlington car hire can be tailor-made to suit your personal style and party size, as the roads are both conveniently sized and well-maintained. If you feel like taking in some of the surrounding countryside on a day trip, you could benefit from the space of a 4x4. Urban visitors will be well looked after with an economy compact car, staying light on fuel and being about to find tighter parking spaces in the busier parts of Darlington.

Darlington has a strict policy when it comes to speeding. With a lower-than-average speed limit of 20mph around school regions, ensure you check for traffic signage that may require a sudden reduction in speed when in residential or urban areas. The motorways allow for 60mph on a single carriageway or 70mph on a dual carriageway. Traffic cameras monitor motorways, main roads, and some urban areas so keep your eye on your speedometer and ensure a safe trip for all.

Darlington has many free parking initiatives around the town, including free parking for up to two hours on most streets and council-run car parks. If you are looking for a longer park for your car, there are several affordable options, such as Woodland Road Parking, Wordsworth Road Parking and Commercial Street West. Prices on average range from £1 to £3 per hour. Park your car safely whilst enjoying the sights of Darlington.

On average a car hire in Darlington costs £37 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£19/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£33/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 24 Chesnut Street DL11QL (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Darlington is £5.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £67 and £90, depending on the car size.

Premium (Class Premium Wagon or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Darlington.

Car hire companies onsite at Teesside Intl airport include keddy by Europcar and Europcar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Teesside Intl airport to off-airport locations include keddy by Europcar and Europcar.

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

A Premium car hire in Darlington costs £169 per day, on average.

In Darlington, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Darlington (5 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Darlington costs £257 per week (£37 per day).

On average a car hire in Darlington costs £1,101 per month (£37 per day).

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

There aren't any specific roads to avoid in Darlington, but drivers should be aware of the A1(M) – it is a major motorway that runs close to the city. While it is a convenient route to get in and out of Darlington, it can be busy, and there may be traffic congestion during peak travel times. To avoid any issues, it's wise to plan your course and consider alternative routes if necessary.

When considering cheap car hire in Darlington, remember that the drink-driving alcohol limit is 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood or 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. It's important to be aware of these limits, especially if you plan on enjoying a drink or two while exploring Darlington. Remember that it's always better to be safe than sorry, and it's never worth the risk to drink and drive.