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Pick-up location | Chelmsford |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate SUV, Mini |
Rental locations | 11 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Economy | $35/day |
Compact | $18/day |
Mini | $16/day |
Compact SUV | $19/day |
Intermediate SUV | $22/day |
Whether you drive a compact, SUV or luxury saloon you shouldn’t experience any major headaches driving around Chelmsford in your hired car. As such, the type of vehicle you choose comes down to budget and number of passengers along for the ride. Generally, smaller cars are easier to park, with better mileage per litre.
The legal speed within Chelmsford city limits is 30mph, unless you encounter posted signs which dictate otherwise. Dual carriageway roads, such as the A12, A130 and A414, all carry a top speed limit of 60mph and if you find yourself on the M11 or M25 then you’re good for a tidy 70mph. As always, observe proper driving etiquette at all times and be mindful of traffic cams and CCTV near major junctions to avoid possible fines.
On-street parking under the auspices of Chelmsford City Council is pay and display and has a 2h limit, which costs £1.20, otherwise you pay in 15-minute instalments. After 18:00-20:00 Monday through to Saturday, you can usually park in these areas (for example Victoria Road and Waterloo Lane) for free and on-street parking is free all day on Sunday. Alternatively, you can use one of the private parking concerns like NCP or Q-Park if it’s more convenient.
On average a rental car in Chelmsford costs $21 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 Chelmsford found in the last 2 weeks is $21.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Europcar ($16/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($35/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Europcar 3 Montrose Road CM2 6TE (2 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Chelmsford. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Chelmsford is $6.99 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $84 and $112, depending on the car size.
Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Chelmsford.
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.
Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.
Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, National and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.
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.
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.
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.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Chelmsford costs $43 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Chelmsford costs $17 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Chelmsford costs $37 per day, on average.
In Chelmsford, cars are most frequently rented at Europcar London City Airport (24 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Chelmsford costs $149 per week ($21 per day).
On average a rental car in Chelmsford costs $637 per month ($21 per day).
Most car rental providers in Chelmsford offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Chelmsford, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Chelmsford.
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!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Chelmsford so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
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3 Montrose Road
+44 371 384 9984
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Roxwell Road
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+44 843 309 3018
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Jones Of Chelmsford
+44 1245 350453
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1 Brockley Rd
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