Some Newbury 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 Newbury.
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 Newbury car rental.
Newbury is situated in the Berkshire countryside a few miles west of Reading. This south-central region of the UK is best explored with car hire in Newbury, which provides a level of convenience and flexibility unmatched by public transport. Few adventures beat the freedom of travelling along the open road, and if you’re keen then consider a drive east on the M25 about 140 miles to Margate or the 60-mile drive north-west to Gloucester along the A4.
If you fly into Southampton Airport (SOU) it’s about 31 miles by car to your destination. When you arrive there you can choose from various providers like Thrifty, Enterprise and Budget to obtain car hire in Newbury for your travels. The airport’s car hire centre is easy to find from the Domestic Arrivals hall. Walk towards the exit marked "Car Parks and Ground Transportation" (buses and train station) and locate it just across the street.
The A339 is the main artery for inbound and outbound traffic from Newbury. For this reason it and the secondary roads leading from it are prime targets for congestion during the morning and evening rush hour periods. You should expect moderate pedestrian and cycle traffic on interior streets daily, especially in the heart of the downtown area where the administrative and commercial pulse is located. If you’re travelling during the summer, be advised that tourist numbers will complicate overall traffic conditions between June and August.
From 07:00 to 08:30 and from 18:00 to 20:30 the London Road and B4009 tributaries are areas for concern, especially where they connect with the A339 ring road north of Victoria Park. The Turnpike Road/Bentham Hill/Tull Hill roundabout is another problem area, as it connects the town centre with Thatcham. Expect the environs of Victoria Park to be active with pedestrian and vehicular traffic during the busy afternoon period from 13:00 to 15:00.
25% of our users found a car hire in Newbury for £43 or less
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Economy car hires in Newbury are around 59% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car rentals in Newbury
Some car hire companies in Newbury which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Enterprise, Avis and Hertz
On average a hire car in Newbury costs £51 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Enterprise (£90/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Enterprise 8 Fleming Rd RG14 2DE (1 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Newbury is £7.12 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £85 and £114, depending on the car size.
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Newbury.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Economy car hire in Newbury costs £23 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Newbury costs £47 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in Newbury costs £66 per day, on average.
In Newbury, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise 8 Fleming Rd (1 miles from city centre).
On average hiring a car in Newbury costs £359 per week (£51 per day).
On average a car hire in Newbury costs £1,538 per month (£51 per day).
Choosing the ideal hire car depends on the number of passengers and your budget considerations. For example, small economy cars and compacts are more affordable and maybe more fuel-efficient, but they are not recommended for parties of five or more persons. In such cases, an SUV, estate car or intermediate saloon offers a more comfortable ride and larger storage capacity than the other classes of vehicle.
The legal speed limit for operating car hire in Newbury within the town precincts is 30mph, but there are specific zones (residential districts, and around schools and hospitals) where this is reduced to 20mph. Driving through rural areas, 40mph is allowed, while along single carriageways the limit is 50mph. If you’re on dual carriageways the legal speed is 60mph, and driving on motorways carries a maximum speed of 70mph. Caution is advised near major junctions, along major roads and in high-population districts where CCTV and traffic cameras are in constant operation.
West Berkshire Council operates several on-street (short-term) parking zones and long-term parking garages (surface and multi-storey) around the town of Newbury. These are pay-and-display spaces where the normal hours of operation are from 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday. Time limits vary from 1h to 4h according to location and tariffs range from around £0.50 to £1 per hour depending on where you park. Operating hours in surface and multi-storey long-term parking are from 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Sunday, with a tariff of about £1.50 per hour. Most municipal parking areas offer spots for Blue Badge parking. Between 18:00 and 08:00 all public parking is free in Newbury.