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Pick-up location | Cambridge |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, People carrier, Premium |
Hire locations | 26 |
Airport locations | 2 |
Popular agencies | keddy by Europcar, Alamo, National, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Because of the denser traffic in the centre of Cambridge, and on the main arterials to and through the city, you’ll probably want to avoid getting too big a vehicle if you’re going to be spending a lot of time there. A compact city car or a small saloon will do you nicely. Feel free to choose pretty much anything for rural roads – if you choose a 4x4, just be aware of environmental impact restrictions in some areas. Otherwise, something like an MPV or SUV will be just the ticket.
Be on your toes with speed limits in Cambridge – the city centre has a 20mph limit, which differs from the 30mph in other UK cities. Once you drive out into the suburbs, standard UK speed limits apply, going from 30mph up to 40mph on the wider feeder roads in the area.
You’ll need a visitor permit to park in Cambridge. You can get these at a cost of £12, which will allow you five visits to the city’s central parking areas. You can use these credits any time you like for up to a year. There are several multi-storey car parks that you can choose from, such as the Grafton East and West car parks, and the Grand Arcade car park.
On average a car hire in Cambridge costs £42 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£20/day), Sixt (£29/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£29/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 264 Newmarket Road CB58JL (1 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Cambridge is £5.60 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £67 and £90, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cambridge.
Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar and Virtuo.
Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Hertz, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.
Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Alamo, Budget, keddy by Europcar, National and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Dollar and National.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar and Dollar.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar and Dollar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Cambridge costs £59 per day, on average.
A Luxury car hire in Cambridge costs £81 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Cambridge costs £25 per day, on average.
On average a car hire in Cambridge costs £295 per week (£42 per day).
On average a car hire in Cambridge costs £1,266 per month (£42 per day).
Most car hire providers in Cambridge offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Cambridge, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
While the UK is one of the easiest countries to drive in when it comes to road maintenance and signage, the road networks can still be pretty complicated. It is absolutely beneficial to hire a GPS with your car hire to navigate roads, find the shortest routes and avoid traffic jams. You will also save fuel by not getting lost. Check your car for a spare tyre and basic tool kit as well. This should come free.
While most car hire companies will allow you to hire a car from 21 years of age, there are a few that prefer you to be 23 and older. There may also be a young driver's surcharge fee, which usually applies to under 25s from select agencies. There is not usually an upper limit in the UK but this is at the discretion of the car hire company.
3 locations in Cambridge
Locations in Cambridge
34 Station Road
+44 1223 234400
Elite Service Area
+44 1763 242550
Swanns Road
+44 1223 269315
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Nov 2016
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Aug 2023
One location in Cambridge
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Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 1223 227022
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
2 locations in Cambridge
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2 Elizabeth Way
+44 20 7018 8246
Station Road
+44 844 499 3399
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2.0 Poor
May 2023
8.0 Very Good
May 2023
One location in Cambridge
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264 Newmarket Road
+44 371 384 5907
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4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2023
One location in Cambridge
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Clifton Road Industrial Estate
+44 843 309 3015
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2 locations in Cambridge
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Cambridge airport
+44 843 309 3015
Clifton Road
+44 843 309 3015
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264 Newmarket Road
+44 371 384 5907
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245 Mill Road
+44 344 544 4109
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Abbey Stadium
+44 1223 244233
Clifton Road Industrial Estate
+44 843 309 3015
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10 Elizabeth Way
+44 844 499 3399
2 Elizabeth Way
+44 207 018 8246
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137 Histon Road
+44 1223 706706
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Abbey Stadium
+44 1223 244233
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Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | £42/day |
Good deal | £30/day |
Some Cambridge car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Cambridge.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Cambridge car hire.