Colchester car hire

A small economy vehicle is ideal for picking your way through the narrow streets of Colchester. For longer trips on the motorways, for example into London, a saloon may be more comfortable. If you plan on visiting the nearby national parks with the family in tow, a sturdy SUV will probably serve you best, especially in cold, wet weather.

In the centre of town, strict measures have been taken for the safety of pedestrians with the enforcement of a 20mph speed limit, which continues up towards North Station. The A12 around Colchester has a 70mph limit. Always remember to adjust your speed to the condition of the road and be mindful of cameras at intersections.

Finding a parking space in Colchester is not too difficult. There are plenty of parking garages in the centre of town for long and short stays. St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park is a great place to park and is just a short walk from all the sights. Expect to pay around £2.90 for 2h here. Parking is available at North Station, although it is a 20min walk to the centre of town and slightly more expensive at roughly £5 for 2h. Alternatively, you can take the 66 bus or grab a taxi, which usually costs between £5 and £6.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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A Mini car hire in Colchester costs R349 per day, on average.