Basingstoke car hire

Driver's age: 26-65

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Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Basingstoke car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Basingstoke with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Basingstoke?

You should book your car hire in Basingstoke around 70 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Basingstoke?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Basingstoke are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0, 1 review), Europcar (10.0, 1 review), and Budget (7.3).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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Rated 10.0/10
Europcar
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Rated 10.0/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 7.3/10
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
Rated 7.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Basingstoke?

Compact cars (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Basingstoke. Compact cars in Basingstoke cost R1 220/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R784/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Basingstoke?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Basingstoke is January at an average cost of R426/day. April is the most expensive month to hire a car in Basingstoke when prices are R1 154/day on average, which tends to be 2 406% above the yearly average hire price for Basingstoke.

Which car hire company in Basingstoke has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Free2Move, Hertz and Sunnycars operate 2 locations each in Basingstoke, more than any other car hire company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Basingstoke

  • Car hire in Basingstoke will give you the independence to move beyond the city and visit some of the tourist attractions in wider Hampshire. One such place is The Vyne, a very good example of a 16-th century Tudor mansion, situated just to the north of Basingstoke. There’s also the Whitchurch Silk Mill which is the oldest of its kind in the UK and still produces fine fabrics. You can use your hire car to avoid having to take the train, and it will also give you the ability to explore the countryside on your own time.
  • The city isn’t served by its own airport, so you’ll land at Southampton Airport on your way here. This is a fairly substantial airport, offering plenty of options for car hire in Basingstoke, including picking up your pre-booked vehicle. The major brands have a decent presence here, especially Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar and Alamo. They’re found in different parts of the airport. Enterprise is the most direct one to get to, as it’s just to your right once you’ve collected your luggage, while the rest of them are outside the terminal building, just a couple of minutes’ walk across the Spitfire Loop road.
  • Traffic conditions in Basingstoke can get pretty congested, so this will be your main consideration when driving around the town. The city centre is often milling with pedestrians as well, so take a similar approach to driving as you would in a larger urban area. The quieter roads around the town are easy to get around, so you won’t have any traffic problems there, but drive cautiously and be on the lookout for local cyclists who can pop up seemingly out of nowhere on the country lanes.
  • You should take rush hour in Basingstoke pretty seriously, as this is when some of the roads can really jam up quite a bit. Particular hotspots for this are the M4 in both directions and the intersection where it joins the larger M3 at Junction 5. Also watch out in the area around Kingsclere roundabout on the main Newbury/Basingstoke road. The A339 ringway can also become clogged during rush hour, which typically peaks at roughly 8:00 in the mornings and again at around 16:00 in the afternoon.
  • Economy hire cars in Basingstoke are around 37% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Basingstoke

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

    It will pay off to book a smaller model of car for your Basingstoke car hire needs, something you’ll soon appreciate once you enter the town’s traffic and find that it’s so much easier than it would be in something like a large saloon. Tailor your choices, and only hire as much car as you need, so to speak. If you’re visiting as a family, look for a compact MPV, and if you’re on your own or visiting with a friend, you’ll not need anything larger than a nippy little city car. This will also pay off for you in terms of fuel economy.

  • What’s the speed limit in Basingstoke?

    Speed limits in Basingstoke conform to what you’ll be used to in UK cities and towns. In the built-up areas and the residential areas adjacent to the city centre it is set at 30mph, and enforced by numerous speed cameras, which are mobile. These are used on the outskirts of town as well, where the speed limit on the larger roads is 50mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Basingstoke?

    There are three short stay car parks in central Basingstoke. These all offer free parking for the first hour, with the second hour starting at £2.10 and increasing by a pound per hour. These are Albert Yark, Castons Yard and Jacobs Yard. You can also find parking centrally in Joices Yard, where you’ll pay around £1 for the first hour.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, U-Save, Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, keddy by Europcar and Avis.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save, Budget and keddy by Europcar.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include Alamo, DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, Budget and keddy by Europcar.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, keddy by Europcar and Avis.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, keddy by Europcar and Avis.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Basingstoke?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Basingstoke?

    A Standard car hire in Basingstoke costs R1 003 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Basingstoke?

    A Luxury car hire in Basingstoke costs R2 642 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Basingstoke?

    An Economy car hire in Basingstoke costs R845 per day, on average.

Basingstoke car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0

Wonderful

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10.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Basingstoke

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Eastlands Court, Wade Road

+44 1256 336622

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Festival Place K18a

+44 1784 428000

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Europcar

10,0

Wonderful

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Basingstoke

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way

+44 371 384 0297

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Budget

7,3

Good

One location in Basingstoke

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D2 Grafton Way

+44 344 544 6035

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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keddy by Europcar

7,0

Good

One location in Basingstoke

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way, Lister Rd Ind Estate

+44 371 384 0297

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Hertz

6,9

Okay

2 locations in Basingstoke

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County House

+44 843 309 3003

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:30 - 12:00

Exhibition Court

+44 843 309 3003

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3,7

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One location in Basingstoke

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way, Lister Rd Ind Estate

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Free2Move

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Aldermaston Road South

+44 1243 782163

Monday08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 18:00
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:30 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

Churchill Way West

+44 1256 319475

Monday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 18:00
Tuesday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Basingstoke

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Armstrong Road

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Sherrington Way

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Firefly

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One location in Basingstoke

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Armstrong Road

+44 843 309 3003

Monday08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 18:00
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Thrifty

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6 Mortimer Lane

+44 1256 817333

Monday08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 18:00
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 18:00

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2 travellers who hired a car in Basingstoke gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.9

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