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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.
- Book your rental car in Brighton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini rental cars in Brighton are around -204% 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 is gas price in Brighton?
The average gas price in Brighton is ₪27.46 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪329 and ₪439, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Brighton?
Mini (Toyota Aygo 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, DRIVALIA, Sixt, Europcar, Ace, Hertz, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, Dollar and keddy by Europcar.
Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?
Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Dollar and keddy by Europcar.
Which car rental companies are at Stansted airport (STN)?
Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Alamo, Hertz, Budget and keddy by Europcar.
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, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, INTERRENT, Ace, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, and Dollar.
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, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, INTERRENT, Ace, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, 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, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, INTERRENT, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, and keddy by Europcar.
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 a Mini car rental cost in Brighton?
A Mini car rental in Brighton costs ₪425 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Brighton?
An Economy car rental in Brighton costs ₪186 per day, on average.
Brighton car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.2
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Brighton
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7.2 Good
Oct 2019
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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.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5.6
Fair
9 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in Brighton
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Staff was super friendly and helpful.Cons:
Expensive.2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
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Hello kayak i did like the manager in brighton miss Linda i take from my credit card 1000£.for little scratch the door cost like 70£.this is rip off people from enterprise fuckin enterprice2.0 Poor
Dec 2017
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Hi I did like no think the branch in Brighton with sheet manager name woman Kid is is very bad I rent van and for Litl scratch I charge me 1000£ Yes the true really this people I work in Brighton is very bad I don't have idea how is to work never again fuckin enterprise company I take the 1000£ from my credit card better to have my children never again will recommended to friends never again is bad illegal to take money from people and did give receipt no think is fuckin staf in Brighton .before rent van I have rent car end one woman there in branch enterprise Brighton in New England road I asking me the car work with diesel but the car work with benzine the woman in branch New England road work with mini like sexi is fuckin sheets with the fake smile to try sale to top the people to take money never again never this branch in New England road is very bad no service only want take money from people this manager miss Lidia is bad woman don't trust to send email this is Fraud and alle the company is Fraud company to never again just to now enterprise in New England road fuckin bullshit stag never again never in enterprise in Brighton in2.0 Poor
Dec 2017
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Very bad service never rent car with enterprise never the woman in office new England in Brighton is fake smile is short no goog I'm no happy is sheet never more and for little scratch I charge me 1000£ moist be 100£ .I hate staf is bad service the woman with mini there I don't have idea how to work one woman I set me the car work with diesel no with benzene never the staf is very bad never againCons:
No think10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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Seriously, the only car hire company to go to!!!Cons:
No complaints whatsoever!Firefly
9.6
Wonderful
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3 locations in Brighton
National
9.0
Wonderful
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One location in Brighton
keddy by Europcar
8.3
Very good
No reviews available
One location in Brighton
Budget
7.7
Good
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One location in Brighton
Avis
7.5
Good
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One location in Brighton
Europcar
7.2
Good
No reviews available
One location in Brighton
Thrifty
5.6
Fair
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One location in Brighton
Sunnycars
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2 locations in Brighton
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