Chelmsford car hires from £21/day

Whether you drive a compact, SUV or luxury saloon you shouldn’t experience any major headaches driving around Chelmsford in your hired car. As such, the type of vehicle you choose comes down to budget and number of passengers along for the ride. Generally, smaller cars are easier to park, with better mileage per litre.

The legal speed within Chelmsford city limits is 30mph, unless you encounter posted signs which dictate otherwise. Dual carriageway roads, such as the A12, A130 and A414, all carry a top speed limit of 60mph and if you find yourself on the M11 or M25 then you’re good for a tidy 70mph. As always, observe proper driving etiquette at all times and be mindful of traffic cams and CCTV near major junctions to avoid possible fines.

On-street parking under the auspices of Chelmsford City Council is pay and display and has a 2h limit, which costs £1.20, otherwise you pay in 15-minute instalments. After 18:00-20:00 Monday through to Saturday, you can usually park in these areas (for example Victoria Road and Waterloo Lane) for free and on-street parking is free all day on Sunday. Alternatively, you can use one of the private parking concerns like NCP or Q-Park if it’s more convenient.

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

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£21/day), Europcar (£22/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£38/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 3 Montrose Road CM26TE (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Chelmsford is £5.63 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £68 and £90, depending on the car size.

Full-size (BMW X3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Chelmsford.

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

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

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

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

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

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

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

A Full Size car hire in Chelmsford costs £180 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Chelmsford costs £36 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Chelmsford costs £28 per day, on average.

In Chelmsford, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA London Stansted Airport (14 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Chelmsford costs £243 per week (£35 per day).

On average a car hire in Chelmsford costs £1,041 per month (£35 per day).

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

All children travelling in a vehicle must be seated in a child seat unless they are older than 12 or taller than 135 cm. The chair must be fitted to face the rear until the child is at least 15 months old, and then it can be switched to face forward. You should check that the car seat has an E or an R129 stamp on the label to comply with the law.

You cannot use your phone while driving unless it is in a hands-free capacity, and the blood-alcohol limit is set at 80 mg. All passengers must wear a seat belt in the car, and the speed limit will be displayed in miles per hour. In Chelmsford, you cannot turn left at a red light unless there is a specific arrow or light indicating that you may do so.