Cheap Car Hire in Durham from £27

To hire a small car in Durham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £30/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Durham, the United States (~£24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£64/day). In fact, March is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Durham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durham, hiring a small car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Durham small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Durham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £48/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Durham, the United States (~£28/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£140/day). In fact, December is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Durham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durham, hiring a medium car is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Durham medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Durham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £46/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Durham, the United States (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£108/day). In fact, December is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Durham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durham, hiring a large car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Durham large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Durham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £40/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Durham, the United States (~£28/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£140/day). In fact, December is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Durham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Durham, hiring a SUV saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Durham SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Durham?

  When looking to hire a car in the city of Durham, there are a few requirements as a driver to fulfill, like needing to be at least 18 years old and possibly not older than 75 to apply for a car hire. You will also need your driving licence and third party insurance. If you are from a country outside the UK or EU, you will also need your passport with relevant visas, as well as your proof of address in your home country and your onward travel information for after you leave the country.

• What are the rules for driving in Durham?

  You will need to have your local driving licence as well as an international driving permit if you are not a European Union citizen. If you have a UK or EU driving licence, you will be able to hire a car and drive in the UK without an international licence. When hiring a car in Durham, you should always follow the rules of the road in the United Kingdom. All drivers must drive on the left-hand side of the road, and you must watch for the speed limit signs, as they change very frequently across the country; and, of course, you should not drink and drive. If you are planning to have a night out, it is always advisable to book a taxi there and back. It is also best to contact Durham motor vehicle officials to see if there have been any recent law changes.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Durham?

  Durham is a city in North East England, located south of Newcastle, situated on the River Tyme. When driving around the city, it is recommended you hire a smaller car to navigate the city a bit easier and allow you to use those smaller parking spaces with ease. But if you are intending to travel outside of Durham, it may be a better idea to hire a bigger and more durable car for those longer drives. You will have to find out what vehicle best suits your purpose in Durham.

• Where are the best places to park in Durham?

  Parking your car in a city is always a tough task, as more often than not, almost all parking spaces will be taken up or you will be left with parking that is very far away. On most occasions if you are booking accommodations in Durham, you will have parking available at your establishment of choice. If this isn't an option, the next bet would be to find a non-metered street where you could park your hired car overnight. Otherwise, in worst case situations, you will always be able to park your car at the dealership where you hired the car or at a car park that costs a fee.

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Durham?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (7.8 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) and Budget (6.9 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Durham.

• What are petrol prices like in Durham?

  The average price of petrol in Durham is £0.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £32 and £46 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Durham for a week from Budget?

  Budget is one of the top picks in Durham. They can have you in a hire car for about £696 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Durham for the best price?

  Booking early can save you upwards of 75% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 54 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Durham.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Durham?

  Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Durham however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

• How much is a car hire in Durham for a weekend?

  The average price for a weekend car hire in Durham is £0. Hiring a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Durham. For the month of December, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Durham for as low as £0/day.

• What car do most people hire in Durham?

  The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Durham is Special (Class Special Car) based on our Cheapflights data.