Basingstoke car rentals from $26/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Basingstoke with a pick-up date of 5/13 and drop-off date of 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Basingstoke car rental information

Pick-up locationBasingstoke
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini
Rental locations15
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesEuropcar, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Turo

Cheap car rentals in Basingstoke

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Economy$26/day
Compact$30/day
Intermediate$41/day
Mini$26/day
Compact SUV$30/day
Intermediate SUV$39/day
Compact station wagon$59/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Basingstoke

  • Car hire in Basingstoke will give you the independence to move beyond the city and visit some of the tourist attractions in wider Hampshire. One such place is The Vyne, a very good example of a 16-th century Tudor mansion, situated just to the north of Basingstoke. There’s also the Whitchurch Silk Mill which is the oldest of its kind in the UK and still produces fine fabrics. You can use your hire car to avoid having to take the train, and it will also give you the ability to explore the countryside on your own time.
  • The city isn’t served by its own airport, so you’ll land at Southampton Airport on your way here. This is a fairly substantial airport, offering plenty of options for car hire in Basingstoke, including picking up your pre-booked vehicle. The major brands have a decent presence here, especially Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar and Alamo. They’re found in different parts of the airport. Enterprise is the most direct one to get to, as it’s just to your right once you’ve collected your luggage, while the rest of them are outside the terminal building, just a couple of minutes’ walk across the Spitfire Loop road.
  • Traffic conditions in Basingstoke can get pretty congested, so this will be your main consideration when driving around the town. The city centre is often milling with pedestrians as well, so take a similar approach to driving as you would in a larger urban area. The quieter roads around the town are easy to get around, so you won’t have any traffic problems there, but drive cautiously and be on the lookout for local cyclists who can pop up seemingly out of nowhere on the country lanes.
  • You should take rush hour in Basingstoke pretty seriously, as this is when some of the roads can really jam up quite a bit. Particular hotspots for this are the M4 in both directions and the intersection where it joins the larger M3 at Junction 5. Also watch out in the area around Kingsclere roundabout on the main Newbury/Basingstoke road. The A339 ringway can also become clogged during rush hour, which typically peaks at roughly 8:00 in the mornings and again at around 16:00 in the afternoon.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Basingstoke for $40 or less
  • Book your rental car in Basingstoke at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size rental cars in Basingstoke are around -428% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Basingstoke

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Basingstoke?

    It will pay off to book a smaller model of car for your Basingstoke car hire needs, something you’ll soon appreciate once you enter the town’s traffic and find that it’s so much easier than it would be in something like a large saloon. Tailor your choices, and only hire as much car as you need, so to speak. If you’re visiting as a family, look for a compact MPV, and if you’re on your own or visiting with a friend, you’ll not need anything larger than a nippy little city car. This will also pay off for you in terms of fuel economy.

  • What’s the speed limit in Basingstoke?

    Speed limits in Basingstoke conform to what you’ll be used to in UK cities and towns. In the built-up areas and the residential areas adjacent to the city centre it is set at 30mph, and enforced by numerous speed cameras, which are mobile. These are used on the outskirts of town as well, where the speed limit on the larger roads is 50mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Basingstoke?

    There are three short stay car parks in central Basingstoke. These all offer free parking for the first hour, with the second hour starting at £2.10 and increasing by a pound per hour. These are Albert Yark, Castons Yard and Jacobs Yard. You can also find parking centrally in Joices Yard, where you’ll pay around £1 for the first hour.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Basingstoke?

    On average a rental car in Basingstoke costs $40 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Basingstoke found in the last 2 weeks is $40.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Basingstoke?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Europcar ($26/day) and Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($31/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Europcar Unit 4 Sherrington Way RG22 4DQ (1 miles from city center).

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Basingstoke?

    Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Basingstoke. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

  • How much is gas price in Basingstoke?

    The average gas price in Basingstoke is $7.03 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $84 and $112, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Basingstoke?

    Full-size (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Basingstoke.

  • Which car rental companies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, DRIVALIA, Hertz, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Budget, Dollar, Avis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

  • Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

  • Which car rental companies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, National and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

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

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

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

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

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

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Basingstoke?

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

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Basingstoke?

    A Full Size car rental in Basingstoke costs $171 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Basingstoke?

    A Standard car rental in Basingstoke costs $32 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Basingstoke?

    In Basingstoke, cars are most frequently rented at Europcar Unit 4 Sherrington Way (1 miles from city center).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Basingstoke?

    On average a rental car in Basingstoke costs $280 per week ($40 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Basingstoke?

    On average a rental car in Basingstoke costs $1,198 per month ($40 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Basingstoke?

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Basingstoke?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Basingstoke.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Basingstoke?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Basingstoke?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Basingstoke so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Basingstoke car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

1 review
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Basingstoke

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Eastlands Court, Wade Road

+44 1256 336622

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

Festival Place K18a

+44 1784 428000

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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2023

KAYAK
Everything with Enterprise was great. The car was too small but that was my fault

1 out of 1

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

1 review
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Basingstoke

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way

+44 371 384 0297

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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Excellent staff. Very nice car.

1 out of 1

Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

No reviews available

One location in Basingstoke

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Armstrong Road

+44 843 309 3003

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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keddy by Europcar

7.6

Good

No reviews available

One location in Basingstoke

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way, Lister Rd Ind Estate

+44 371 384 0297

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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Budget

7.5

Good

No reviews available

One location in Basingstoke

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D2 Grafton Way

+44 344 544 6035

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

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Hertz

6.9

Okay

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County House

+44 843 309 3003

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:30 - 12:00

Exhibition Court

+44 843 309 3003

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

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2.9

Poor

No reviews available

One location in Basingstoke

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way, Lister Rd Ind Estate

Opening times not available

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Free2Move

No score available yet

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Churchill Way West

+44 1256 319475

Monday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 16:00
Thursday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 16:00
Saturday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 17:00

Houndmills

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Basingstoke

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Armstrong Road

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Sherrington Way

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Thrifty

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6 Mortimer Lane

+44 1256 817333

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30

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2 travelers who rented a car in Basingstoke gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0

Car rental locations in or near Basingstoke

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Most popular agency

Europcar

Most popular car type

Full-size

Average price

$40/day

Good deal

$40/day

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