Falmouth car hire

On average a car hire in Falmouth costs £44 per day.

The average price of fuel in Falmouth 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Falmouth.

Car hire companies onsite at Cornwall Newquay airport include Hertz, Dollar, Europcar, keddy by Europcar and Firefly.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cornwall Newquay airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Europcar and keddy by 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 Falmouth costs £55 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Falmouth costs £52 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Falmouth costs £122 per day, on average.

In Falmouth, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo Enterprise Rent A Car (7 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Falmouth costs £308 per week (£44 per day).

On average a car hire in Falmouth costs £1,320 per month (£44 per day).

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

If you’re looking for cheap car hire in Falmouth, a compact vehicle is a great choice. This will help you to navigate tighter roads with more traffic, whilst also making parking easier. Should you want to explore other locations across Cornwall, then a larger vehicle is a better option. For instance, an SUV provides you with enhanced steering and traction for the winding countryside roads.

If you’re caught speeding, you will be prosecuted by local law enforcement. In addition, your chances of causing an accident are higher. In Falmouth itself, the top speed is 30 mph (48 kmh). However, there are several areas in the town, such as outside schools, where the speed limit reduces to 20 mph (32 kmh). On rural roads outside the town, the upper limit is 60 mph (96 kmh), whereas on dual carriageways and motorways you are not allowed to go faster than 70 mph (112 kmh).

You will find that Falmouth caters well for drivers looking to park. For example, Town Quarry car park on Quarry Hill costs about £1.40 for 1 hour and around £8.50 for 24-hours. This is only a short walk from the heart of the town. Alternatively, if you want to be closer to the sea you can park at Church Street Car Park, which costs about £1.50 for 1 hour and approximately £9 for 24-hours. This car park also offers disabled bays, as well as electric vehicle charging.