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Brighton 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 Brighton with a pick-up date of 7/29 and drop-off date of 8/2. 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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Vauxhall Corsa car
Vauxhall Corsa
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
$32/day
Vauxhall Astra car
Vauxhall Astra
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
$34/day
Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$41/day
Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar SMALL
2
2
2-3
$26/day
Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$40/day
Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$43/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Brighton

  • Hiring a car will give you the flexibility and independence to visit all the places you want in your own time. Car hire in Brighton will also enable you to reach all the best spots in the area that public transport doesn’t cover, like the wonderful Bluebell Railway, a working steam passenger railway preserving the heritage of the era, a few miles’ drive outside Brighton. There’s also a llama park in Ashdown Forest, roughly a 30min drive from Brighton.
  • You have a number of choices when it comes to booking Brighton car hire from the premium operators in the UK, such as Europcar, Avis, Budget and Hertz. Many offer complimentary transport from Brighton City Airport (ESH) in Shoreham to their branches in central Brighton, 6 miles from the airport, or you can take a train, bus or taxi to the city centre. Another alternative is to take public transport to nearby Worthing Lancing (1.8 miles from Shoreham) and pick up your hire car there. Trains take less than 10min and tickets start at roughly £4, with buses taking around 15min and costing just over £2.
  • Brighton is quite a small and dense city, attracting many holidaymakers who tend to mill about in the streets, so keep a careful eye out for them when driving at busy times. You’ll probably need a sat nav when you’re booking car hire in Brighton, as the city uses a one-way network of streets that can be confusing. Drive carefully in the residential suburbs too, as streets are narrow, exacerbated by residents parking their cars outside.
  • Try to avoid the A29 during rush hours, which peak at around 08:00 and 17:00, respectively. This is the main road that runs from the Palace Pier to the Marina, and also stay away from Brighton and Stuart Roads at these times. Otherwise, you’ll find the driving experience pleasant and without too much traffic, although in the most popular areas around the Promenades it’s easier to park your car and walk around.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Brighton for $35 or less
  • Book your rental car in Brighton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in Brighton are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Brighton

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

    This depends on the kind of experience you want to have. If you’re focused on business or enjoying the city’s tourist attractions, opt for a more compact city car or economy model to more easily negotiate traffic. If you’re planning a road trip to explore the surrounding Sussex area, a comfy saloon or MPV will serve you well. You can also get 4x4s for countryside rambles.

  • What’s the speed limit in Brighton?

    The speed limits in Brighton and Hove vary from 20mph in the city centre and residential suburbs to the standard 30mph in many other UK cities. These speed limits are on specific roads in identified zones. In other areas you can drive up to 40mph, so it’s best to keep a sharp eye out for speed limit signage. On motorways, you can travel at the standard 60mph on a single carriageway road and 70mph on a dual carriageway.

  • Where are the best places to park in Brighton?

    Because of the numerous public seaside walking areas along the promenades, your best bet to find parking for visiting these areas is to use one of the car parks in the city centre. Look for The Lanes or Regency Square Car Park. These will cost anything from around £2 to around £20. You will need a permit to park in central Brighton, with a tiered cost access scale. Tariffs depend on where and for how many hours you park, starting at around £2 per hour in some areas and topping out at about £4 in others.

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

    On average a rental car in Brighton costs $49 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 Brighton found in the last 2 weeks is $40.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Brighton?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($32/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($40/day).

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Brighton?

    Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Brighton. 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 Brighton?

    The average gas price in Brighton is $7.11 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $85 and $114, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Brighton?

    Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Brighton.

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

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, DRIVALIA, Budget, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Avis and Dollar.

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

    Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, U-Save and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

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

    Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Alamo, DRIVALIA, 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, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Dollar, and National.

  • 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, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Sixt, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, and Dollar.

  • 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, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Sixt, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, and Dollar.

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

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Brighton?

    An Intermediate car rental in Brighton costs $48 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Brighton?

    A Premium car rental in Brighton costs $90 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Brighton?

    An Economy car rental in Brighton costs $48 per day, on average.

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

    On average a rental car in Brighton costs $345 per week ($49 per day).

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

    On average a rental car in Brighton costs $1,480 per month ($49 per day).

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

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Brighton?

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

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

    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 Brighton?

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

Brighton car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.7

Wonderful

3 reviews
Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.6

2 locations in Brighton

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53 Victoria Road

+44 1273 568128

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

New England Street

+44 1273 688222

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday11:00 - 15:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

KAYAK
Great

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2023

KAYAK
The representative that took us to a different location to pick up an automatic vehicle went above and beyond! Since I never drove on the other side of the road before, he went over everything in detail of what I might expect while driving. He made this a wonderful experience and there were no problems at all! Huge shout out to him!!

9.2 Wonderful

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Expensive.

1 out of 1

Hertz

8.6

Very good

2 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Brighton

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Brighton Racecourse

+44 843 309 3010

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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10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

KAYAK
Very good experience with personal professional

7.2 Good

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pickup and Drop off was quite simple and easy. Great new car that was very clean.

Cons:

Branch was difficult to reach (phone number on website was wrong). We had an issue with one of the car seats which required us to return to the branch.

1 out of 1

Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

No reviews available

3 locations in Brighton

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1, Melville Road

+44 843 309 3010

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

Brighton Racecourse

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Freshfield Road

+44 843 309 3010

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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National

8.9

Very good

No reviews available

One location in Brighton

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1273 688222

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

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keddy by Europcar

8.3

Very good

No reviews available

One location in Brighton

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Cannon Place

+44 371 384 3480

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 Brighton

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6a Brighton Marina Village Sq

+44 344 544 3957

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

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Avis

7.3

Good

No reviews available

One location in Brighton

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6A Brighton Marina Village Sq

+44 344 544 6042

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

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Europcar

7.2

Good

No reviews available

Cheapest deal

One location in Brighton

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Cannon Place

+44 371 384 3480

Monday09:00 - 12:0018:30 - 23:59
Tuesday18:30 - 23:5909:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:0018:30 - 23:59
Thursday18:30 - 23:5909:00 - 12:00
Friday18:30 - 23:5909:00 - 12:00
Saturday13:30 - 23:5909:00 - 12:00
Sunday

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Virtuo

8.0

Very good

No reviews available

Locations in Brighton

Stroudley Rd

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Brighton

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Freshfield Road

Opening times not available

New England Street

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Brighton

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47 Trafalgar St

+44 1273 738227

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

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5 travelers who rented a car in Brighton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.4

Car rental locations in or near Brighton

Good to know

Most popular agency

GREEN MOTION

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

$49/day

Good deal

$35/day

When to book a rental car in Brighton

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Everything you need to know for your car rental in Brighton

Brighton car rental information

Pick-up locationBrighton
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini
Rental locations15
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Turo