St. Albans car hire

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Cheap car hire in St. Albans

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Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for St. Albans car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire in St. Albans?

You should book your car hire in St. Albans around 78 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in St. Albans?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in St. Albans are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1), Europcar (7.0), and keddy by Europcar (7.0).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 8.1/10
Europcar
Europcar
Rated 7.0/10
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
Rated 7.0/10
DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA
Rated 5.4/10

What is the most popular car to hire in St. Albans?

Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in St. Albans. Compact cars in St. Albans cost R568/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R461/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in St. Albans?

The cheapest month to hire a car in St. Albans is January at an average cost of R341/day. June is the most expensive month to hire a car in St. Albans when prices are R807/day on average, which tends to be 2 273% above the yearly average hire price for St. Albans.

Which car hire company in St. Albans has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 3 locations in St. Albans, more than any other car hire company.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in St. Albans

  • When you get a car hire in St. Albans, you will get more flexibility compared to other methods of transport such as a bus or train. This is because you can leave at a time that’s better for you, rather than relying on the times of public transport. For instance, if you want to go to Hertford, you can get there in about 26 minutes by car. To do this trip by train takes about 1h 20min and also requires multiple changes.
  • Luton International Airport (LTN) offers a great selection of car hire agencies to choose from, such as SIXT and Enterprise, so you’ll find it easy to get your perfect vehicle. You can locate the branches with ease too. For example, if you’re hiring with SIXT, you will be given a phone number to call up arrival at the airport. You will then be picked up by a shuttle from outside the front of the Arrivals Hall and be taken to the SIXT branch.
  • When you get a car hire in St. Albans, you will realise that it’s a busy city that has many tourists visiting it. Due to how popular it is, you need to exercise caution when driving in the centre of the city as many people cross the road at points which aren’t officially for pedestrians to cross at. You will also find that there are lots of cyclists in the city so remaining vigilant, especially at turns or roundabouts, is very important.
  • When you get a car hire in St. Albans, you will see that the streets can get very busy with both tourists visiting the cathedral and locals heading to London. Whilst the city is busy throughout the week, you will find is particularly busy from 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 7 pm when lots of locals commute to and from work in the capital. It you are not a fan of driving on busy roads, try and stay off them during these times. The A1081 is one road that’s very busy as it runs through the centre of the city. You should avoid this road if possible and try to find another route.
  • Compact hire cars in St. Albans are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in St. Albans

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, U-Save, Arnold Clark, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Allegiance, Hertz and Avis.

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

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

  • 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, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Hertz 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, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Hertz 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, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Hertz and Avis.

  • How can I find car hires near me in St. Albans?

    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 St. Albans?

    A Standard car hire in St. Albans costs R1 047 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in St. Albans?

    A Mini car hire in St. Albans costs R497 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in St. Albans?

    An Intermediate car hire in St. Albans costs R2 087 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in St. Albans?

    St. Albans is a delightful city that acts as both a commuter base for London, and also a top tourist city too. As it is very busy all week, you would be better off getting a small vehicle like a Fiat 500 so you are able to park with ease. If you want to take your car out into the English countryside, then you will want something that has a bit more bite. A Nissan Juke, for example, is an SUV that will improve handling on winding roads and is also better suited to a range of terrains.

  • What’s the speed limit in St. Albans?

    You must stick to the speed limit when you’re driving in St. Albans otherwise you may end up with a fine. For instance, when you’re in a city or town you should not go faster than 30 mph (48 km/h). However, outside areas like schools this will be 20 mph (32 km/h), so ensure you abide by the limits. On rural roads the maximum speed you can go is 60 mph (96 km/h), whilst on motorways you can go no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h).

  • Where are the best places to park in St. Albans?

    There are lots of car parks you can use when you get a St. Albans car hire. For example, Adelaide Street Surface Car Park has about 30 spaces and costs around £ 1.50 (₹ 138) per hour on Monday to Saturdays between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. Outside of these times the car park is free.

St. Albans car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1

Very Good

3 locations in St. Albans

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Ncp Car Park, Hillfield Road

+44 1442 211115

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

Ronsons Way

+44 1727 899123

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

Unit 132 The Galleria Shopping

+44 1707 802817

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

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Europcar

7,0

Good

One location in St. Albans

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Unit 5 Maxted Close

+44 371 384 5916

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keddy by Europcar

7,0

Good

One location in St. Albans

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Unit 5 Maxted Close, Enterprise Way

+44 371 384 5916

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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DRIVALIA

5,4

Fair

One location in St. Albans

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Hilton Watford - Elton Way

+44 1923 987190

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

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Free2Move

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2 locations in St. Albans

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1 Great North Road

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:30 - 12:30
Sunday11:00 - 17:00

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+44 20 3514 2278

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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A Car Rental

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One location in St. Albans

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3 Otterspool Way, Watford

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Avalon Vehicle Rental

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One location in St. Albans

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Hall Road

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Thrifty

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One location in St. Albans

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229 - 235 Hatfield Rd

+44 1727 811815

Monday08:30 - 12:30
Tuesday08:30 - 12:30
Wednesday08:30 - 12:30
Thursday08:30 - 12:30
Friday08:30 - 12:30

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