Kendal car hires from £27/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Kendal with a pick-up date of 10/5 and drop-off date of 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Kendal car hire information

Pick-up locationKendal
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury SUV, People carrier, Premium
Hire locations2
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Turo

Cheap car hire in Kendal

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Economy£27/day
Compact£29/day
Intermediate£42/day
People carrier£42/day
Full-size SUV£47/day
Premium£96/day
Compact SUV£29/day
Intermediate SUV£33/day
Luxury SUV£120/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Kendal

  • The advantage of car hire in Kendal is the efficiency that accompanies its use by the passengers landing into the city. Taking Kendal car hire from Kendal town to Lancaster, 27.6 miles via M6 will take a total time of around 31min, unlike travelling by train which will take a total of one hour 25min charging a fee of 6 to 8 dollars. You won`t be limited to any attraction around the city. Another thing is that you won`t be carrying your luggage around since you will have enough trunk that will be able to accommodate all your belonging hence saving cloakroom expenses. Furthermore, you will be able to save more time that you will be able to use for discovering the city and its vicinity. Driving in this city also gives you the privilege of feeling like a resident.
  • If arriving by air, you will land at Kendal Airport. You can find car hire in Kendal offices in the airport car park areas. Some like Hertz and Europcar have a friendly staff and helpful advice regarding any vehicle you wish to hire. You can check for the directions at the KAYAK website. You can also pre-book the car of your choice via the website. Also, you will find a map in the website which can help you locate the car rental facilities with their individual locations in and around the airport. Additionally, if there is any car rental facility in the city centres, they shall also get indicated on the map provided to you in the KAYAK website.
  • While driving car hire in Kendal, always keep left. Look for pedestrians and also cyclists on the roads. Caton Road in Lancaster you need to be on look for flooding danger caused by River Lune.
  • During weekdays, the rush hours that need to be avoided are 6 am to 10.00 and 16.00. to 20.00. The best solution that can be done to evade this congestion is by travelling very early, before 06.00. The highway is the most congested road that needs to be avoided, for it has an average delay of 70.7seconds per car mile. The winter season should also be a significant concern while driving.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Kendal for £34 or less
  • Book your car hire in Kendal at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy car hire in Kendal are around 33% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Kendal

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kendal?

    On average a car hire in Kendal costs £51 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Kendal?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£27/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Mintsfeet Road LA9 6NN (1 miles from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Kendal?

    The average price of fuel in Kendal is £5.65 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £68 and £90, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Kendal?

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

  • Which car hire agencies are at Manchester airport (MAN)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, keddy by Europcar and Avis.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Manchester airport (MAN)?

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

  • How can I find car hires near me in Kendal?

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

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Kendal?

    An Economy car hire in Kendal costs £48 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Kendal?

    A Compact car hire in Kendal costs £48 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Kendal?

    A Luxury car hire in Kendal costs £151 per day, on average.

  • How much does a car hire in Kendal cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in Kendal costs £358 per week (£51 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in Kendal cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in Kendal costs £1,536 per month (£51 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Kendal?

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

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in the city?

    The choice of a car will depend on the number of people you have, the luggage, where you intend to travel to, and the place of your stay. The roads in Kendal town are wide enough and well maintained. If you are less than two then the best Kendal car hire would be economy (depending with the luggage you have) while for more than two it would be recommended that you have a compact or intermediate or people carrier or a full-size SUV or luxury depending on your financial status.

  • What is the speed limit in Kendal City?

    A speed limit of 30mph is applied on Kendal, Ulverston, Ambleside, Windmere and residential roads unless signs are displayed permitting a higher speed. You also should be able to conduct safe and resilient driving since the urban roads are installed with cameras that can monitor those specified roads. For any unsure speed increase on those significant roads, be free to contact the customer care service number for any assistance on those roads.

  • Where are the best places to park in Kendal City?

    There are plenty of parking options available in town. We do recommend that you park your car hire in Kendal at the safest places within the town. Some of these parking areas are Kendal Bowman Car Park, Westmorland Shopping Car Park, and SLDC Multi Storey Car Park. 

Kendal car hire reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very Good

2 reviews
Most popular

2 locations in Kendal

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Locations in Kendal

Mintsfeet Road

+44 1539 725500

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Unit 1 Northgate

+44 1524 599299

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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9.2 Wonderful

Jul 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

New car, staff friendliness

1 out of 1

Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

No reviews available

Best rated

2 locations in Kendal

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Locations in Kendal

Caton Road

+44 152 448 2482

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Lancaster City Office

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

7.6

Good

No reviews available

One location in Kendal

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Unit 3 Freightway- White Lund Ind Estate

+44 871 384 3469

Monday08:00 - 17:0018:30 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 17:0018:30 - 23:59
Wednesday18:30 - 23:5908:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:0018:30 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 17:0018:30 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 23:59
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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Kendal

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Middlegate

+44 1524 64949

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Mintsfleet Road

+44 1539 871550

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Kendal

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Caton road

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Northgate

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Hertz

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Cheapest deal

One location in Kendal

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C/o Holiday Inn, Caton Road

+44 1524 482482

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

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2 travellers who hired a car in Kendal gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.1

Car hire locations in or near Kendal

Good to know

Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

£51/day

Good deal

£34/day

When to book a car hire in Kendal

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Car hire insurance in Kendal

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Kendal car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Kendal.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Kendal car hire.