Some Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury.
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 Shrewsbury car rental.
Shrewsbury is a town in the country of Shropshire through which the River Severn flows. There are about nine bridges which cross the river and the best way to enjoy the spectacular views they offer is with car hire in Shrewsbury. With it you’re in command of your freedom and afforded the convenience to roam whenever you please. The city of Cardiff lies 110 miles south via the A49, while the city of Hull is situated 163 miles north-east along the A38.
The most convenient airport for a flight and location for car hire in Shrewsbury is Liverpool Airport (LPL). If you don’t have an advance reservation, there are providers such as National, Avis and Hertz, among others, who can furnish you with a vehicle. The car hire centre is situated near the short-stay car park on the ground floor, right across the street from the terminal building, so no shuttle is necessary.
The A5 and A49 are the main traffic arteries for outbound and inbound traffic to Shrewsbury. These spawn several secondary roads like the A2064 and A5112 flowing towards the town centre. Along such roadways you’re likely to experience gridlock during the morning and evening rush hours. The heart of the town surrounded by the River Severn is the cultural, retail and administrative centre where pedestrian and cycle activity will be high on a daily basis. Summer trade between June and August will cause moderate increases in overall traffic conditions.
Along with the A2064 and A5115, you can expect major vehicular traffic along the A528 and A5191 roadways from 07:00 to 08:30 and again from 18:00 to 20:30. The A5191 mimics the river’s path before it intersects with the A528 just before the Welsh Bridge, making this a focal point for congestion during these periods. Other trouble spots include the English Bridge on the opposite side of town. Anticipate moderate to high traffic congestion between the hours of 13:00 and 15:00 in downtown areas due to retail and tourist activity.
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Mini car hires in Shrewsbury are around 61% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Some car hire companies in Shrewsbury which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz
On average a hire car in Shrewsbury costs £38 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Enterprise (£60/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Enterprise 107 Whitchurch Road SY1 4EQ (2 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Shrewsbury is £6.97 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £84 and £111, depending on the car size.
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Shrewsbury.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Mini car hire in Shrewsbury costs £21 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Shrewsbury costs £27 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Shrewsbury costs £33 per day, on average.
In Shrewsbury, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise 107 Whitchurch Road (2 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Shrewsbury costs £268 per week (£38 per day).
On average a car hire in Shrewsbury costs £1,147 per month (£38 per day).
Most car hire providers in Shrewsbury offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Shrewsbury, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
If you’re travelling solo or with a couple of mates, a small economy car or compact is most affordable and better equipped to handle any narrow downtown streets you encounter. If you intend to spend long hours on the road, however, the comfort and storage space of an SUV or intermediate saloon offers advantages over smaller cars and can carry more passengers.
Unless there are posted signs indicating otherwise, the legal speed limit in Shrewsbury is 30mph. This applies to all urban districts, whereas the limit along roads in urban areas is 40mph. Driving on single carriageways increases to 50mph and along dual carriageways 60mph is acceptable. The maximum speed along motorways is 70mph. Active CCTV and traffic cameras are in constant use along major roads and junctions so observe speed signs as you go.
Shropshire Council has mandated on-street parking along selected streets in Shrewsbury. These are on a pay-and-display basis from 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Sunday, and the tariff is about £2.40 per hour. In addition, there are a handful of surface long-term parking areas which are open 24h a day with charges (£0.50 per hour) applied between 08:00 and 18:00, Monday to Saturday. Between 18:00 and 08:00, parking your Shrewsbury car hire is free at these locations. Designated parking is available for Blue Badge holders, who receive an additional hour free of charge.