Cheap Car Hire in Portsmouth from £19

To hire a small car in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £35/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom (~£24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£51/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Portsmouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £53/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£67/day). In fact, October is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Portsmouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portsmouth, hiring a medium car saves you 4% 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 Portsmouth medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £90/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom (~£68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£109/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Portsmouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portsmouth, hiring a large car is 40% 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.

To hire a SUV in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £48/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£63/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Portsmouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portsmouth, hiring a SUV saves you 11% 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 Portsmouth SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £106/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom (~£87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£117/day). In fact, October is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Portsmouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portsmouth, hiring a van is 49% 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 Portsmouth van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £109/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom (~£91/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£132/day). In fact, October is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Portsmouth. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portsmouth, hiring a luxury car is 50% 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 Portsmouth luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Aygo£19/day

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

  A valid driving licence is required for anyone looking for a hire car in Portsmouth. Foreign drivers must either produce a certified copy of their national driving licence or have an international driving permit. Also, a valid passport in addition to proof of return travel and information regarding hotel accommodations are required. For Enterprise Rent A Car, you must be at least 25 years of age, but minimum age requirements for hire cars in Portsmouth vary according to company. In some cases, a surcharge may be added for drivers under the ages of 25. Credit and debit cards are acceptable forms of payment at most car hire locations in Portsmouth.

• What are the rules for driving in Portsmouth?

  According to UK law, you must drive your car hire in Portsmouth on the left-hand side of the road. Some areas of the city observe reduced speeds, otherwise the legal limit is 30 mph (although carriageways and motorways allow higher speeds – maximum 70 mph). Seatbelts are mandatory whenever your hire car in Portsmouth is in motion, and all young children and babies must be secured as well, even in passenger van hire or luxury car hire. Drinking and driving in the UK is expressly forbidden and subject to fine or arrest, so have a designated driver if you’re travelling with others or take a taxi if you’ve had more than two drinks. It’s best to check with Portsmouth Department of Motor Vehicles for recent law changes.

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

  Most UK cities have narrow roads, especially in the city centres, so compacts are a very popular car hire in Portsmouth. You can find cheap car hire in Portsmouth online. For families or large groups travelling together, an SUV or passenger van is recommended, but if you intend on spending long hours on the roads beyond the city, a more fuel-efficient, economy car is recommended.

• Where are the best places to park in Portsmouth?

  Portsmouth City Council manages several municipal garages within the city limits, and street parking is possible, so you should have few problems finding a place to park your car hire in Portsmouth. Generally, on-street parking is less expensive than using downtown parking areas, but many locations are free during overnight hours, usually between 18:00 and 08:00. Ticket machines accept cash or you can use the RingGo app on your mobile, which charges your credit/debit card. Parking tariffs vary according to area, but you should expect to pay about £1.80 per hour or around £12 to park your cheap car hire in Portsmouth all-day at prime city centre locations.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Portsmouth?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £29/day when booking a car hire in Portsmouth. The absolute best deal a user found was for £14/day from Budget, booked on Feb. 16.

• What are petrol prices like in Portsmouth?

  The average price of petrol in Portsmouth is £1.38/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £62 and £89 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Portsmouth for a week from keddy by Europcar?

  From keddy by Europcar you can hire a car in Portsmouth from about £163 per week on average.

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

  Booking your car hire early can save you up to 70%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Portsmouth.

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

  Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Portsmouth.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Portsmouth for a month?

  Generally, a month-long car rental in Portsmouth can be found for about £700, with the average price for a rental being around £23 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 56% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Portsmouth.

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

  For a weekend car hire in Portsmouth, you can expect the average price to be around £69. Usually a Economy hire in Portsmouth is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for March, it will cost approximately £38 per day.