Royal Tunbridge Wells car hire

Driver's age: 25-65
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Most popular car type

Small

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Royal Tunbridge Wells car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

You should book your car hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells around 49 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Royal Tunbridge Wells are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9), Sixt (7.3), and keddy by Europcar (6.8).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 7.9/10
Sixt
Sixt
Rated 7.3/10
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
Rated 6.8/10
Free2Move
Free2Move
Rated 6.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Hires in the Small category (Ford Fiesta or similar) are the most popular option in Royal Tunbridge Wells, costing R597/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R267/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells is January at an average cost of R347/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells when prices are R850/day on average, which tends to be 2 258% above the yearly average hire price for Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Which car hire company in Royal Tunbridge Wells has the most locations?

Free2Move and keddy by Europcar operate 2 locations each in Royal Tunbridge Wells, more than any other car hire company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

  • By choosing to use a car hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells, you can easily explore the surrounding area of Kent or take a day trip up to London. With plenty of freedom to choose where you go, when you go, and how long you go for, you can take advantage of the independence afforded to you by a car hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells and explore the local area at your own leisure. You won’t have to stick to the strict schedule of the local public transport, and you can plan or improvise as you see fit.
  • The closest airport to Royal Tunbridge Wells, is London Gatwick, and as a major international airport, it has many car hire companies to choose from. You can find office branches for companies such as Europcar, Enterprise, Sixt, Budget and Herts, with both on site offices and off-site branches ready to help you get on your way. You can find the office branches in Terminal 1 in the Arrivals Hall, or the off-site branches neat he check-in centre of the South Terminal.
  • When driving your car hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells, you will be driving according to the national laws of the United Kingdom. You must drive your car hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells on the left-hand side of the road, and you can not turn left at a red light unless you have a designated filter light telling you to do so. At roundabouts, the vehicles on the roundabout have priority over those waiting to merge, and in general, traffic coming from the right has priority. Be aware that people jaywalk in the Royal Tunbridge Wells area, so we encourage you to keep an eye out for them while you are behind the wheel.
  • The south of England, although warmer, is still prone to rain and so you should be prepared for driving your Royal Tunbridge Wells car hire with reduced visibility and understand that other drivers and pedestrians may also suffer from this. Traffic tends to be most congested in the town centre, and you will encounter more traffic during the rush hours before office and school times.
  • Small hire cars in Royal Tunbridge Wells are around 57% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar, U-Save, Arnold Clark and Hertz.

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save and Hertz.

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION and Alamo.

  • 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 GREEN MOTION, Alamo, 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, Alamo, Europcar 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, Alamo, Europcar and Hertz.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

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

  • How much does a Small car hire cost in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

    A Small car hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells costs R742 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Medium car hire cost in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

    A Medium car hire in Royal Tunbridge Wells costs R797 per day, on average.

  • What car is recommended for driving in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

    If you plan on staying in the nearby Royal Tunbridge Wells area, then we suggest that you use a compact car or an economy car as they will be less hassle for navigating the narrow roads and are easier to park in the on-street parking bays. If you would like to explore outside the town, perhaps travelling down to Brighton or into the High Weald Area of Natural Beauty, then we recommend that you take an SUV, as they are better designed for driving on country roads.

  • What is the speed limit in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

    The speed limit in Royal Tunbridge Wells is the same as the rest of the United Kingdom, and it will all be displayed in mph. You can travel at 30mph or 40 mph, depending on whether you are in a residential or school area, which will be signposted. On roads that are not in built-up areas of the city, you can travel up to 60mph, and on the motorway the speed limit is 70mph.

  • What are the best places for parking in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

    Throughout Royal Tunbridge Wells, there are many areas where you can pay to park and the town uses a Pay and Display process. You can either pay and display the ticket in your window or use the RingGo app to register your car as parked. If you would prefer to park in a car park, then we recommend the Torrington Car Park as it is open 24h a day, or the Great Hall Car Park on Mount Pleasant Avenue.

Royal Tunbridge Wells car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9

Good

One location in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Units 4 And 5 Lamberts Park

+44 1732 756185

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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Sixt

7,3

Good

One location in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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35 Quarry Road

+44-8444993399

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keddy by Europcar

6,8

Okay

2 locations in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Barden Road

+44 371 384 1157

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Unit 9 Botnay Trading Estate Sovereign Way

+44 371 384 1157

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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Free2Move

6,0

Okay

2 locations in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Dowding Way

+44 1892 597629

Opening times not available

Tudeley Ln

+44 1732 373366

Monday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 17:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:0014:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Europcar

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One location in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Unit 9 Botnay Trading Estate

+44 371 384 1157

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Practical Car & Van Rental

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One location in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Unit 3 Enterprise Centre Chapman Way, Tunbridge Wells

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Sunnycars

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One location in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Units 4 And 5 Lamberts Park

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