Bournemouth car rentals from $23/day

Being a coastal resort town, you’ll find a range of different vehicles to be appropriate. If you’re just there for the sea and the sunshine, you won’t need much more than a compact car or an economy model to ferry yourself to and from the beaches and resort activity areas. If you’re intending to travel along the coast a bit more, then a sedan, an MPV or a 4x4 will do you well. You can also do it in more style with a sports car or a convertible model and enjoy the sea air with the top down. Have a look at the Bournemouth car hire options you have when booking through KAYAK.

Speed limits in Bournemouth, like many other UK cities and towns, vary according to the specific zone in which you’re driving, although there are no 20mph zones. The overall speed limit is 30mph in residential areas. Also be aware that the Dorset police road safety plan that applies to Bournemouth takes a "no excuse" approach to infringements.

Bournemouth Borough Council operates car parks located throughout the city, so you can pretty much have your pick no matter where you’re headed for. In the city centre you’ll find Berry Court Car Park and Richmond Gardens Car Park, for instance. Specific areas require parking permits, and you have various options here, such as evening and weekend permits. You can pay for parking using the city’s PayByPhone service for extra convenience. Prices are seasonal, ranging from £1.70 per hour in winter to £2.70 per hour in summer.

On average a rental car in Bournemouth costs $34 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 Bournemouth found in the last 2 weeks is $22.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, U-Save, Global Rent A Car, Arnold Clark, EZ Drive Car Rentals and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Sixt, and Thrifty.

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

An Economy car rental in Bournemouth costs $51 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Bournemouth costs $32 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Bournemouth costs $43 per day, on average.

In Bournemouth, cars are most frequently rented at Europcar Unit 2 520 Wallisdown Road (3 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Bournemouth.

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 Bournemouth so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.