Portsmouth car hire

Old cities tend to have more narrow roads than their contemporaries, so a compact car is a smart way to get to explore nooks or crannies, which may be off limits to larger vehicles, and is easier to handle where parking is concerned. Large parties will be more comfortable in an intermediate, SUV or people carrier, so choose the option which works best for all concerned.

The legal speed limit for the city of Portsmouth is 20mph. On main drags like the A2047 and A3, speeds up to 50mph may be possible in your Portsmouth car hire heading out of the city. If your route heading in takes you onto the M27 or M275 then the maximum speed allowed along these major motorways is 70mph.

Portsmouth City Council offers several parking garages around the city, like the ones at Clarence Esplanade and Alec Rose Lane, where you can park your vehicle for about £1.80 per hour. On-street parking may be difficult to obtain considering the dense population especially in the downtown area so keep a few pay and display locations in mind just in case. Using the Harbour Car Park leaves you closest to Portsmouth Harbour and from there you can ride the ferry to the Isle of Wight. Parking over 5h costs about £12.00 and a return ticket on the ferry runs about £18.50 per adult.

On average a car hire in Portsmouth costs £34 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£16/day) and Europcar (£22/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar Gunstore Road- Limberline Ind Est PO3 5HL (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Portsmouth 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.

Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Portsmouth.

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

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Easirent, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Goldcar Rental SP, keddy by Europcar, Dollar and City Car & Truck Rentals.

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

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

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

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

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

An Economy car hire in Portsmouth costs £39 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Portsmouth costs £39 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Portsmouth costs £41 per day, on average.

In Portsmouth, cars are most frequently hired at keddy by Europcar Gunstore Road- Limberline Ind Est (1 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Portsmouth costs £240 per week (£34 per day).

On average a car hire in Portsmouth costs £1,027 per month (£34 per day).

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

Yes, one-way car hire is available in Portsmouth with certain car hire companies. Some of the major car hire companies that offer one-way hire include Avis, Europcar, and Hertz. It's worth noting that one-way car hire can sometimes be more expensive than a standard hire, so it's important to check the prices and terms and conditions before booking.

When picking up your rental car in Portsmouth, you will need to bring your driver's licence, a valid credit card, and any other identification or documents required by the car hire company. Some companies may also require proof of insurance, so it's important to check beforehand and bring any necessary documents. Companies such as Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise typically require proof of insurance, so it's important to have your insurance documents ready when picking up your rental car. Other companies, such as Europcar and Budget, may not require proof of insurance.