Basildon car rentals

Deciding which Basildon car hire is best for you depends on several factors, including the number of passengers in your party and your budget constraints. Consider that compacts and small economy cars are easier to manage on the road and easier to park, whereas larger economy vehicles including 4x4s offer more comfort, which comes in handy for long periods on the open road.

The legal speed limit within the town of Basildon is 30mph, but you may encounter areas or neighbourhoods where reduced speeds of 20mph apply. Roads like the A132 and A1235 carry a speed limit of about 40mph, while 50mph is the legal limit along major roadways such as the A127 and A13. There are several junctions and major roundabouts in the town, and these are places where CCTV and traffic cameras are active, so approach with caution at all times.

Basildon Council manages several public car parks around the town, mostly concentrated in the city centre area. Normal hours of operation are from Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00 in most cases, and the rates are about £0.60 for the first hour. Be advised these are mostly pay and display spaces with a maximum limit of 4h on average and offer designated parking for Blue Badge holders. Between 18:00 and 08:00, parking is free at all public car parks unless otherwise restricted. Parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays, but tariffs do apply for parking on bank holidays.

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Basildon only have manual transmission cars.

Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, U-Save, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar and Hertz.

Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save and Hertz.

The only car rental company onsite at Stansted airport is GREEN MOTION.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

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A Full Size car rental in Basildon costs $203 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Basildon costs $75 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Basildon.

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