Milton Keynes car hire information
| Pick-up location | Milton Keynes |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 20 |
| Airport locations | 0 |
Cheap car hire in Milton Keynes
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| Compact |
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Milton Keynes
- Hiring a car in Milton Keynes will allow you to strike out to must-see places such as Bletchley Park, site of Alan Turing’s famous World War II code-breaking project, without having to rely on public transport. Other excellent places to visit in the city include Woburn Abbey and Gardens and Willen Lakeside Park for some outdoor revitalisation, and the Peace Pagoda in the Japanese and Zen gardens just on the northern outskirts of the city. You’ll easily be able to reach places like these when you opt for car hire in Milton Keynes.
- To reach the city by air you’ll need to fly into Luton Airport (LTN), which is just over 20 miles away. You can book your Milton Keynes car hire from there in advance. Plenty of the most popular brands have offices there, and they’re very easy to find once you’ve landed. The airport’s car hire centre is a little way from the main Arrivals building, but getting there is not a problem at all – there are constant free shuttles from a well-signposted bay as you step out of the terminal.
- Driving in Milton Keynes is actually a pleasant experience as it’s a city that is quite spread out. One thing to be very aware of in advance is that there’s a serious cycling culture there, well supported by the council, so be on the lookout for cyclists all over. At the same time it’s also a very car-friendly city. The main reason for this is that it has a grid layout similar to US cities, making it particularly easy to find your way around, although the regularity and similarity of the intersections might lead to some confusion at first.
- Milton Keynes does have its fair share of rush hours, but the city doesn’t get too congested at these times, thanks to traffic not being clustered on too many single routes. The roads to watch out for between about 07:00 and 09:00 are mainly the larger motorways taking cars in and out of town, particularly the M1. Take the A421 instead if you’re taking advantage of your car to visit tourist attractions in nearby areas.
- Book your car hire in Milton Keynes at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in Milton Keynes are around -160% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Milton Keynes
What type of car is recommended for driving in Milton Keynes?
Due to the relative lack of gridlock in Milton Keynes, you’re pretty free to choose any model of hire car you prefer, although you’ll always get better fuel economy from a compact car if you’re going to be mainly driving in the city centre, simply because of the traffic lights. If you want to roam the surrounding countryside, then hire a saloon or an MPV. If you really intend to do some serious off-roading in the area, then a 4x4 would be an appropriate choice. These are all standard options with most companies offering car hire in Milton Keynes.
What’s the speed limit in Milton Keynes?
Because of the grid layout promoting traffic flow, the speed limits in Milton Keynes are predominantly set at the national speed limit of 30mph in the inner areas (the H roads and V roads) and 40mph to 70mph on the arterial roads and motorways. However, be aware that certain inner city areas have been changed to 20mph zones, such as New Road and School Lane.
Where are the best places to park in Milton Keynes?
For free parking in the centre of Milton Keynes, head for the Food Centre Multi-storey in Lower Twelfth Street, where you’ll be able to park for 2h at a time, or to The Hub, where you’ll find a large Sainsbury’s car park. Paid parking arcades cost an average of £2 per hour.
How much is the price of fuel in Milton Keynes?
The average price of fuel in Milton Keynes is R132,50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 590 and R2 120, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Milton Keynes?
Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Milton Keynes.
Which car hire agencies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?
Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Budget, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Avis, keddy by Europcar, Ace and Hertz.
Which car hire agencies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?
Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Budget, keddy by Europcar and Hertz.
Which car hire agencies are at Stansted airport (STN)?
Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Budget, Alamo, keddy by Europcar and Hertz.
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 GREEN MOTION, INTERRENT, Sixt, Budget, Alamo, Avis, keddy by Europcar, Ace and Hertz.
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 GREEN MOTION, INTERRENT, Sixt, Budget, Alamo, Avis, keddy by Europcar and Hertz.
How can I find car hires near me in Milton Keynes?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Milton Keynes?
A Mini car hire in Milton Keynes costs R1 753 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Milton Keynes?
A Compact car hire in Milton Keynes costs R675 per day, on average.
Milton Keynes car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
10,0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Milton Keynes
Sixt
6,0
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Milton Keynes
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2,0 Poor
Jan 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2,0
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
2 locations in Milton Keynes
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2,0 Poor
Jul 2019
Pros:
The staff was friendlyCons:
The car was not ready on time, I was forced to cancel it and look for alternative ways with little time and not plenty of options on last minute to know the situation.10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
Pros:
car quality service from rental chapsCons:
fuel consuptionArnold Clark
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Milton Keynes
Firefly
9,6
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Milton Keynes
keddy by Europcar
8,0
Very Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Milton Keynes
Budget
7,5
Good
No reviews available
One location in Milton Keynes
Europcar
7,1
Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Milton Keynes
Thrifty
5,6
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Milton Keynes
FLIZZR
7,7
Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Milton Keynes
Sunnycars
No score available yet
2 locations in Milton Keynes
Free2Move
No score available yet
One location in Milton Keynes
Car hire locations in or near Milton Keynes
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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When to book a car hire in Milton Keynes
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