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Pick-up location | Dorchester |
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Hire locations | 3 |
Airport locations | 0 |
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On average a car hire in Dorchester costs £39 per day.
The average price of fuel in Dorchester is £5.67 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £68 and £91, depending on the car size.
Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Dorchester.
Car hire companies onsite at Bournemouth airport include keddy by Europcar and Europcar.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bournemouth airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, keddy by Europcar and Europcar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Economy car hire in Dorchester costs £39 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Dorchester costs £68 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Dorchester costs £119 per day, on average.
In Dorchester, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Unit C3 (1 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Dorchester costs £275 per week (£39 per day).
On average a car hire in Dorchester costs £1,179 per month (£39 per day).
Most car hire providers in Dorchester offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Dorchester, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
When it comes to making your choice for Dorchester car hire, we recommend getting a compact saloon or a city car for driving in the downtown area. This will give you great manoeuvrability and will prove more fuel-efficient than something more powerful. If you intend to take day trips, you won't need anything special, as the road surfaces are in good condition. If you're visiting with a larger group or with your family, get something larger like an MPV or a roomy saloon. You can also treat yourself to a sports car or a convertible if you're an avid driver.
There are several speed zones in Dorchester. As usual in the UK, in the built-up areas of the town, the speed limit is 30 mph. On the primarily residential roads, in the pedestrianised downtown district, and around schools and markets the limit is lowered to 20 mph. On the quieter suburban roads, you can drive at up to 40 mph, and at 50 mph on bypasses and radial routes. On good quality rural A roads the limit is 60 mph. On the dual carriageways and motorways between towns, you can travel at up to 70 mph.
You shouldn't have any trouble finding free parking in Dorchester. The large Fairfield car park, the one on Lower Trinity Street and the Old Market Car Park are three of the main ones in the centre of town. Other free car parks are in Acland Road and at Colliton Park. You can also park for free at the Wollaston Field Car Park and the one on Durngate Street. These all provide 2 hours of parking without charge.
One location in Dorchester
Locations in Dorchester
Unit C3
+44 1305 261000
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One location in Dorchester
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24-26 Albany Road
+44 371 384 5992
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South Station
+44 844 499 3399
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1 Avon Close
+44 1305 760000
St Andrews Garage
+44 1308 458018
Summer House Terrace
+44 1935 381737
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24-26 Albany Road Granby Industrial Estate
+44 371 384 5992
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | £39/day |
Good deal | £33/day |
Some Dorchester car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Dorchester.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Dorchester car hire.