Car hire at Exeter Airport

Facilities for car hire at Exeter Airport are immediately outside the Arrivals terminal. It’s a very short walk and when you arrive you will find the desks for the car hire firms that operate there. The car park to collect your car is adjacent to this area. The staff on duty will be able to help you with any queries you have around renting a car or connecting with other destinations by road.

Exeter airport car hire is fast and efficient given its small size. If time is important, the smaller size of the airport and the dedicated desks on the airport campus make hiring a car and departing in it very efficient. Returning your car is also easier for the same reason and you won’t need to add considerable time onto your journey. Adding 20 extra minutes to your pre-departure time should be more than enough to return your car and walk to the terminal for your flight.

There are standard amenities in the car hire facility such as waiting areas, hire firm desks, toilets and information points. As it is so close to the terminal building you will be able to avail of additional amenities in the airport itself such as shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as tourist information.

To secure a car rental at Exeter Airport you will need a valid driving licence as well as a credit card. You may be asked to produce your passport and return travel details as secondary identification. The minimum age to rent a car in the UK is 23 and anyone under 25 (and under 30 for some companies) will pay a daily surcharge as well. There is no official maximum age limit to hire a car in the UK but many companies may ask you to pay a surcharge if you fall into this age category.

On average a car hire at Exeter Airport costs £70 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alamo (£47/day), Avis (£57/day) and Budget (£60/day).

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Exeter Airport to off-airport locations include Easirent, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Europcar, Budget, and keddy by Europcar.