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Pick-up location | Watford |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, People carrier |
Hire locations | 18 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Turo |
Economy | £23/day |
Compact | £26/day |
Intermediate | £28/day |
People carrier | £82/day |
Full-size SUV | £65/day |
Mini | £23/day |
Compact SUV | £26/day |
Intermediate SUV | £29/day |
Compact cars are always popular vehicles for zipping around the town while intermediate SUVs or premium cars offer addition seating for your travel buddies or relatives. If you intend to spend long stretches of time on the road during your stay in Watford, fuel efficiency and comfort should be your main concern, especially on road trips in surrounding areas.
A 20mph speed limit is set within town limits to help protect the growing number of cyclists, areas with schools, and pedestrian traffic around Watford. Along the M1 and M25 main motorways as well as the A1 and A41 dual carriageways, you can safely accelerate up to 70mph. There are multiple single carriageways, such as the A4008 and the A4125, which crisscross the borough connecting with various districts around the county of Hertfordshire that allow speeds up to 60mph.
Watford Kings and Watford Palace are two huge public parking spots within a 10 minutes’ walk of the town centre where you can leave your Watford car hire for £2 per 2h stay. You may prefer the one at Church on Exchange Place, which allows for convenient payment by cash or card. There are also free parking sites at Kemp Place and South Oxhey, which are open all day, seven days a week, if you don’t mind taking the bus or metro to get there.
On average a car hire in Watford costs £37 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£23/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£37/day) and Europcar (£39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 247 Lower High Street WD172HY (1 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Watford 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.
Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Watford.
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.
A Standard car hire in Watford costs £45 per day, on average.
A Luxury car hire in Watford costs £124 per day, on average.
A Full Size car hire in Watford costs £94 per day, on average.
In Watford, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Hilton London Metropole, 225 Edgware Road, (14 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Watford costs £257 per week (£37 per day).
On average a car hire in Watford costs £1,099 per month (£37 per day).
Most car hire providers in Watford offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Watford, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
Typically, you can secure a Watford car hire from as young as 21 years old, depending on the car hire company. If you're under the age of 25, some car hire companies in Watford apply additional fees or restrictions to your booking. These restrictions include a higher insurance excess, limited vehicle selection or even being denied hire altogether.
Book your car hire in advance to save money and ensure availability. Booking early allows you to compare prices and choose the most suitable car for your needs. Also, you'll get better deals when booking online at KAYAK than at the rental desk. Opt for a car with a GPS to navigate around Watford easily. It's essential to plan your route before driving, especially if you're visiting popular attractions like Warner Bros Studio or Cassiobury Park.
2 locations in Watford
Locations in Watford
12-14 Greenhill Crescent
+44 1923 251076
80 Cassio Road
+44 1923 800300
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2017
Pros:
I was collecyed promptly by a very friendly member of staff who ran through everything personally I felt very taken care of. The car was superb and fitted my needs perfectly.Cons:
I wasn't aware of the extra charges for roadside assistance and this could have been explained more thoroughly. It would have been great to have been offered a drop off service after the rental too.2.0 Poor
Jul 2016
Pros:
NothingCons:
Booked online and confirmed. Arrived to pick up the car and was told the car was not available. It upset all our plans being a saturday.One location in Watford
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201 The Harlequinn
+44 344 544 9057
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Elton Way
+44 192 325 3169
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Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 1923 800300
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247 Lower High Street
+44 371 384 5970
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Intu Mall Harlequin Centre
+44 344 544 9056
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247 Lower High Street
+44 371 384 5970
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Hilton Watford,elton Way
+44 1923 253169
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329 St Albans Road
+44 1753 744844
37 Merton Rd,
+44 7519 124935
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Europcar Internet Aldenham Road
+44 870 607 5000
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6 Colonial Way
+44 1923 606662
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Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | £37/day |
Good deal | £27/day |
Some Watford 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 Watford.
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 Watford car hire.