Durham car rentals

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Durham. 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 Newcastle airport include U-Save, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Newcastle airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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

An Intermediate car rental in Durham costs $127 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Durham costs $82 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Durham costs $27 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 3 car rental agencies in Durham.

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

The roads in Durham are so well-maintained that you will be able to navigate the terrain with absolute ease, meaning a car hire in Durham should be curated around your budget, itinerary and taste. The most popular cars hired in the region are compact economy vehicles that save on fuel, zip through streets and provide a comfortable journey. However, if a luxury vehicle is more your thing, as long as you are 25 or over you can spring for something premium while in Durham.

UK speed limits are pretty standard, and of course, highly important to observe. Speed cameras on motorways and main roads will present with an unpleasant surprise when the fines arrive in the post. If you are in the city, near the university or around schools, keep it cool at 30 mph (48 km). When on main roads away from the city you can up the speed to 60 mph (96 km) and when on the motorways you can test your Durham car hire to 70 mph (112 km).

Parking in Durham has endless choices. Being quite a large and metropolitan city it is dotted with car parks both for long-stay and short-stay parking. If you can find parking on the streets with the paid-parking system of the city, make sure you have paid the right amount to avoid a surprise fine when you return. Alternatively there are some great car parks such as Walkergate Car Park, Sidegate Car Park, Prince Bishops Car Park and Durham Station Short Stay Car Park.