Chelmsford car rentals from $23/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.

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.

Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include U-Save, Dollar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Arnold Clark, Europcar, Avis and Thrifty.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include Alamo and Thrifty.

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

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Alamo, Europcar, Avis, and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Alamo, Europcar, Avis, and Thrifty.

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

A Standard car rental in Chelmsford costs $77 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Chelmsford costs $41 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Chelmsford costs $135 per day, on average.

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.

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