Watford car hires from £21/day

Compact cars are always popular vehicles for zipping around the town while intermediate SUVs or premium cars offer addition seating for your travel buddies or relatives. If you intend to spend long stretches of time on the road during your stay in Watford, fuel efficiency and comfort should be your main concern, especially on road trips in surrounding areas.

A 20mph speed limit is set within town limits to help protect the growing number of cyclists, areas with schools, and pedestrian traffic around Watford. Along the M1 and M25 main motorways as well as the A1 and A41 dual carriageways, you can safely accelerate up to 70mph. There are multiple single carriageways, such as the A4008 and the A4125, which crisscross the borough connecting with various districts around the county of Hertfordshire that allow speeds up to 60mph.

Watford Kings and Watford Palace are two huge public parking spots within a 10 minutes’ walk of the town centre where you can leave your Watford car hire for £2 per 2h stay. You may prefer the one at Church on Exchange Place, which allows for convenient payment by cash or card. There are also free parking sites at Kemp Place and South Oxhey, which are open all day, seven days a week, if you don’t mind taking the bus or metro to get there.

On average a car hire in Watford costs £37 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, U-Save, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Dollar, Arnold Clark, EZ Drive Car Rentals and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Dollar, Sixt and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Dollar, Sixt and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Dollar, Sixt and Alamo.

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

A Standard car hire in Watford costs £32 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Watford costs £104 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Watford costs £19 per day, on average.

In Watford, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Cumberland Gate (14 miles from city centre).

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

Typically, you can secure a Watford car hire from as young as 21 years old, depending on the car hire company. If you're under the age of 25, some car hire companies in Watford apply additional fees or restrictions to your booking. These restrictions include a higher insurance excess, limited vehicle selection or even being denied hire altogether.

Book your car hire in advance to save money and ensure availability. Booking early allows you to compare prices and choose the most suitable car for your needs. Also, you'll get better deals when booking online at KAYAK than at the rental desk. Opt for a car with a GPS to navigate around Watford easily. It's essential to plan your route before driving, especially if you're visiting popular attractions like Warner Bros Studio or Cassiobury Park.