Northampton car hires from £18/day

Deciding which type of vehicle is best for you should be determined by the number of passengers, your level of comfort and your budget. As a rule of thumb, small cars are easier to park and tend to be more fuel efficient than larger vehicles, but may lack trunk space and leg room if you’re travelling with three or four persons.

The legal speed limit in Northampton town limits is 30mph. Accelerated speeds of 40mph are possible along roads outside population and commercial districts. The A508 has a maximum speed limit of 50mph and along the M1 you can drive up to 70mph. Exercise caution with your car hire in Northampton near junctions and other convergence zones where CCTV and traffic cameras are active to prohibit excessive speeding.

Northampton Town Council administers an on-street parking system on some streets, which are metered and in effect between 07:00 and 19:00. On-street parking is free from 19:00 until 07:00 Monday-Saturday, including all day on Sundays/bank holidays. Surface, short stay and multi-storey car parks in the town charge £1 per hour and £2 for per evening/overnight stay from Monday-Saturday. These locations are mostly pay-and-display and all accept cash for payment with a few accepting credit/debit cards.

On average a car hire in Northampton costs £39 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£18/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£28/day) and Europcar (£32/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar Cattle Market Road - Service Station NN11HL (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Northampton is £5.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £67 and £90, depending on the car size.

Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Northampton.

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

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

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

A Mini car hire in Northampton costs £58 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Northampton costs £29 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Northampton costs £50 per day, on average.

On average a car hire in Northampton costs £273 per week (£39 per day).

On average a car hire in Northampton costs £1,171 per month (£39 per day).

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

Always inspect the car for any damages before you drive away when you collect your cheap car hire in Northampton. Take photos of any existing damage and report it to the car hire company to avoid being charged for any pre-existing damage upon return. Checking the car before you leave can also help you avoid any potential safety hazards and ensure that the car is in good condition for your trip.

Yes, non-UK residents can hire a car in Northampton with a valid driving licence from their home country. However, it's essential to check with the car hire company if they have any specific requirements, such as an International Driving Permit, before making a booking. If your driver's licence has been issued and is not in English, you will need to present an International Driver's Permit alongside your valid driver's licence. Generally, you'll find an International Driver's Permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.