St. Helens car hire

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

  • St. Helens is well-served by bus, coach and rail transport within the town limits, and regional locations such as Wigan, Manchester and Liverpool. With a car hire in St. Helens, you have the freedom and flexibility to discover this large town at your leisure, without regard for timetables and schedules. Sherdley Park is a huge public area about 5 km (3 miles) from the town centre with golf course, arboretum and lake, ideal for a day of leisure. For a taste of big city adventure, Manchester is around 45 km (27.5 miles) east of St. Helens, while Liverpool lies about 23 km (14 miles) to the west.
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the closest one to St. Helens and has a car hire centre. You can locate it on the Ground Floor of the Short Stay Multi-Storey Car Park which is a short walk from the terminal building. A handful of major providers including Hertz, Europcar and Enterprise operate offices there, so it’s easy to get behind the wheel of an affordable compact/economy car, roomy saloon or premium vehicle like an SUV or luxury car. The minimum age for a car hire in St. Helens is 21 years, but most providers levy young driver fees on customers under 25 years of age.
  • It’s a good idea to know some local road rules before you arrive in the city. For example, seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers and only hands-free mobiles are allowed while driving a car hire in St. Helens. Use the left-hand side of the road and pay attention to traffic signals and speed signs. It is illegal to operate your car hire under the influence of drugs or alcohol, therefore, drive responsibly at all times. Dial 999 if you or another motorist experiences an emergency on the road.
  • St. Helens is bracketed on all sides by four motorways and crisscrossed by several secondary roads in the interior which means that you should anticipate traffic congestion at key points as you go. For example, the A58 roundabouts outside St. Helens College and Totally Wicked Stadium are prone to tie-ups mornings between 7am-9am and evenings from 7pm-9pm due to high volumes of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. You should also expect moderate to heavy overall traffic in the town centre weekday afternoons from 1pm-3pm.
  • Book your car hire in St. Helens at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car in St. Helens

  • How much is the price of fuel in St. Helens?

    The average price of fuel in St. Helens is R119,26 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 431 and R1 908, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in St. Helens?

    Intermediate (Ford C-MAX or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in St. Helens.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Manchester airport (MAN)?

    The only car hire company onsite at Manchester airport is DRIVALIA.

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

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

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

    An Intermediate car hire in St. Helens costs R673 per day, on average.

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

    Any discussion about vehicle recommendations should revolve around the size of your travel budget and the number of persons in your party. Solo travellers can get great economy and manoeuvrability with a compact or similar-sized vehicle, while couples may prefer an SUV for storage capacity and comfort. Families and groups will find people carriers offer distinct advantages for seating and storage whereas convertibles and luxury cars are ideal when you desire to ride in premium style.

  • What is the speed limit in St. Helens?

    Unless otherwise indicated, 50 km/h (30 mph) is legal speed limit in built-up areas (residential/economic zones and the city centre), and 90 km/h (60 mph) is the average speed in less populated zones and on single carriageways. If you’re driving along the A58 and other dual carriageways/motorways inbound or outbound the city, the maximum speed limit 120 km/h (70 mph). CCTV cameras are in wide circulation in St. Helens so always drive with caution, but enjoy your adventures as you go.

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

    The ideal situation for parking a St. Helens car hire is your accommodation with on-site parking facilities. On-street parking is ideal for a limited time or you can use a public garage for all-day parking in the town centre. Public parking is free Mon-Sat from 6pm-8am and all-day Sundays and Public Holidays.

St. Helens car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9

Good

Best rated

2 locations in St. Helens

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121-125 Liverpool Road

+44 1744 733343

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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Gillibrands Road

+44 1695 555515

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Easirent

5,0

Fair

One location in St. Helens

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Unit L2

+44 151 282 8072

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Avis

7,4

Good

One location in St. Helens

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Unit 3 Hawleys Trade Park

+44 1925 598265

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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DRIVALIA

6,5

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One location in St. Helens

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Haydock Industrial Estate

+44 1942 938055

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Free2Move

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2 locations in St. Helens

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Hale Road

+44 151 424 2207

Monday08:30 - 18:30
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Knowsley Road

+44 1744 455130

Monday08:30 - 18:30
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Thrifty

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44 Tanners Lane

+44 1925 633833

Monday08:30 - 18:30
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46 Derby Road

+44 151 227 3969

Monday08:30 - 18:30
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Arnold Clark

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One location in St. Helens

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610 Europa Boulevard, Westbrook

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10,0 Wonderful

Mark, Nov 2023

Full-size

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378 travellers who hired a car in St. Helens gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.9

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