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A small economy vehicle is ideal for picking your way through the narrow streets of Colchester. For longer trips on the motorways, for example into London, a saloon may be more comfortable. If you plan on visiting the nearby national parks with the family in tow, a sturdy SUV will probably serve you best, especially in cold, wet weather.
In the centre of town, strict measures have been taken for the safety of pedestrians with the enforcement of a 20mph speed limit, which continues up towards North Station. The A12 around Colchester has a 70mph limit. Always remember to adjust your speed to the condition of the road and be mindful of cameras at intersections.
Finding a parking space in Colchester is not too difficult. There are plenty of parking garages in the centre of town for long and short stays. St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park is a great place to park and is just a short walk from all the sights. Expect to pay around £2.90 for 2h here. Parking is available at North Station, although it is a 20min walk to the centre of town and slightly more expensive at roughly £5 for 2h. Alternatively, you can take the 66 bus or grab a taxi, which usually costs between £5 and £6.
On average a rental car in Colchester costs $26 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 Colchester found in the last 2 weeks is $26.
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Colchester. 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 Colchester is $6.61 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $79 and $106, depending on the car size.
Compact (Mini Hatch or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Colchester.
Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include DRIVALIA, Europcar, GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, U-Save, Budget and Avis.
Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include keddy by Europcar, Hertz, U-Save, Budget, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.
Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Budget, Alamo, National and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, and National.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Dollar.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Dollar.
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A Compact car rental in Colchester costs $37 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Colchester costs $30 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Colchester costs $132 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Colchester costs $180 per week ($26 per day).
On average a rental car in Colchester costs $772 per month ($26 per day).
Most car rental providers in Colchester offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Colchester, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Colchester.
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123 Gosbecks Rd
+44 1206 481784
Hawkins Road
+44 1206 871571
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3 Condor Way, Whitehall Industrial Est.
+44 371 384 5909
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26 Magdalen Street
+44-8444993399
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Unit 6 King Edward Quay
+44 120 670 0203
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21 Magdalen St
+44 844 499 3399
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Auto Way
+44 1206 844422
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Hythe Station Rd, Hythe
+44 1206 799400
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Most popular agency | keddy by Europcar |
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Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | $26/day |
Good deal | $23/day |
Pick-up location | Colchester |
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Rental locations | 8 |
Airport locations | 0 |