Harlow car hires from £28/day

Harlow is a modern town, so it has few streets that might bother large passenger vehicles such as intermediate SUVs or luxury vehicles. If your budget is limited, try a late model compact or small economy car which is cheap and has excellent mileage to the litre.

Although there are certain areas (heavily populated districts and school zones) that are limited to a speed limit of 20mph, the legal speed limit in Harlow is 30mph. Secondary roads like the A102 and A1019 have a speed limit of 40mph and the A414 carries a limit of 50mph, however you can observe a speed of 70mph along the M11. All primary and secondary roads are subject to reduced speeds near junctions or interchanges, and they are monitored by CCTV and traffic cams, so exercise caution at all times.

Harlow Council operates close to 15 public car parks in the area. From Monday-Friday, between 08:00 and 17:00, charges apply at these pay and display lots. The first hour is usually free with various escalating charges after that depending on length of time and the location. From 17:00 until 08:00 on weekdays, you can park your Harlow car hire for free at any public lots, unless special restrictions apply. As mandated by Harlow Council, each public car park provides space for disabled persons under the Blue Badge programme.

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

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Avis, U-Save, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Practical Car & Van Rental and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

The only car hire company onsite at Gatwick airport is U-Save.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

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

An Economy car hire in Harlow costs £26 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Harlow costs £86 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Harlow costs £27 per day, on average.

In Harlow, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Delivery Service Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Road (8 miles from city centre).

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

The area has several charging stations, including the Harlow Town Park Car Park and the Edinburgh Way Retail Park, which has several fast charging stations. In fact, most petrol stations and supermarkets in Harlow, like Tesco Superstore and the Harlow Leisure zone have charging stations available.

Most Harlow car hire companies are pet-friendly. Nevertheless, it is always better to check with the rental company in advance to find out their policy on pets. Also, you should have an appropriate carrier to ensure safe travel for both you and your pet.