Some Guildford car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Guildford.
Keep in mind that car rental insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your rental. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Guildford car rental.
The picturesque town of Guildford is one of the oldest and most historically-preserved areas in the UK. Peppered with cathedrals, castles and heritage buildings that date back to Medieval times, car hire in Guildford is a must in order to take in some of the surrounding sights in comfort and style. Surrounded by lush countryside, take a scenic 15-minute drive to Newlands Corner, the highest vantage point in the area, with views spanning the Surrey Hills and beyond. A 2-hour drive with your Guildford car hire will see your enjoying the ancient Roman Baths of London, or stay closer to home with a leisurely 45-minute drive to award-winning Stoke Park, with arts, crafts, a skate park, a golf course and gorgeous surroundings.
With Guildford’s nearest airport being Heathrow (LHR) in London, about 17 miles away, if you are looking for car hire in Guildford, you will find a host of car hire companies conveniently located in the town centre as well as at one of the two train stations. Find car hire companies situated at the Heathrow main rental station. There is a shuttle bus service to the rental desks that leaves regularly from terminals 2, 3 and 4.
Guildford enjoys a dense population with plenty of central pedestrian bustle. When driving around the markets and town centre, be sure to look out for pedestrians enjoying the high street and the surrounding area. If you are new to the area, you will benefit from booking sat nav for navigation to assist with congestion on certain routes and find your way around the town with ease.
Although not considered a city, but rather a town, Guildford has experienced an economic boom with regards to business and tourism and attracts substantial traffic in the way of commuters every day. The main motorway heading into Guildford would be the A3, and during peak traffic times of approximately 7:00-9:00 in the mornings and 16:00-19:00 in the evenings, traffic may be slightly more congested than expected. Main roads that tend to get backed up are Stoke Road and the A25, both servicing the city centre.
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Economy car hires in Guildford are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car rentals in Guildford
Some car hire companies in Guildford which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz
On average a hire car in Guildford costs £52 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (£38/day) and Enterprise (£62/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Hertz Guildford Train Station GU1 4UT (1 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Guildford is £7.01 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £84 and £112, depending on the car size.
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Guildford.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Economy car hire in Guildford costs £23 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Guildford costs £9 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in Guildford costs £55 per day, on average.
In Guildford, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Gatwick Business Park, H14 Kennel Lane, Hookwood (17 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Guildford costs £362 per week (£52 per day).
On average a car hire in Guildford costs £1,553 per month (£52 per day).
Most car hire providers in Guildford offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Guildford, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
If you are planning on staying around Guildford or the surrounding villages during your stay, then an economy or compact car will best suit the winding cobbled roads and residential areas. With streets lined with businesses, restaurants and retailers, parking on the street is often necessary, and a smaller car makes that so much easier. However, if you plan on enjoying the surrounding countryside of Surrey, a 4x4 or saloon car could definitely assist in creating fun-filled memories – particularly if you are in a larger group.
With schools, colleges and thousands of pedestrians walking the Guildford streets every day, residents have called for stricter control on speed limit and the council has moved the speed limit in certain central and residential areas from 30mph to 20mph. On the surrounding motorways the speed limit rises to 70mph. The town of Guildford is strictly covered by traffic camera surveillance from the motorways right into town, so ensure you stick to the speed limit and look for signage in areas that could suddenly change speed limits fast.
Parking in Guildford is, for the most part, rather affordable. There are several car parks that offer hourly or daily rates within walking distance of the town centre, such as Castle Car Park, Leapald Road, Bedford Road Multi-storey and several others. The average hourly rate is about £1. Night owls will be able to find streets in the city centre where parking is free between 20:00 and 8:00. If you fancy leaving your car for a longer period to meander the streets on foot, there are four main ‘park-and-ride’ car parks that offer excellent rates of approximately £2 per day.