Basildon car hire

Deciding which Basildon car hire is best for you depends on several factors, including the number of passengers in your party and your budget constraints. Consider that compacts and small economy cars are easier to manage on the road and easier to park, whereas larger economy vehicles including 4x4s offer more comfort, which comes in handy for long periods on the open road.

The legal speed limit within the town of Basildon is 30mph, but you may encounter areas or neighbourhoods where reduced speeds of 20mph apply. Roads like the A132 and A1235 carry a speed limit of about 40mph, while 50mph is the legal limit along major roadways such as the A127 and A13. There are several junctions and major roundabouts in the town, and these are places where CCTV and traffic cameras are active, so approach with caution at all times.

Basildon Council manages several public car parks around the town, mostly concentrated in the city centre area. Normal hours of operation are from Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00 in most cases, and the rates are about £0.60 for the first hour. Be advised these are mostly pay and display spaces with a maximum limit of 4h on average and offer designated parking for Blue Badge holders. Between 18:00 and 08:00, parking is free at all public car parks unless otherwise restricted. Parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays, but tariffs do apply for parking on bank holidays.

The average price of fuel in Basildon is R121,59 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 459 and R1 945, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Basildon.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include Easirent, GREEN MOTION, Avis, Firefly, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace.

The only car hire company onsite at Gatwick airport is Easirent.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include Alamo, Easirent and GREEN MOTION.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Easirent, GREEN MOTION, INTERRENT, Enterprise, Avis and Ace.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Easirent, GREEN MOTION, INTERRENT, Enterprise, Avis and Ace.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Easirent, GREEN MOTION, INTERRENT, Enterprise and Avis.

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A Mini car hire in Basildon costs R649 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Basildon costs R889 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Basildon costs R893 per day, on average.