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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Brighton

  • Hiring a car will give you the flexibility and independence to visit all the places you want in your own time. Car hire in Brighton will also enable you to reach all the best spots in the area that public transport doesn’t cover, like the wonderful Bluebell Railway, a working steam passenger railway preserving the heritage of the era, a few miles’ drive outside Brighton. There’s also a llama park in Ashdown Forest, roughly a 30min drive from Brighton.
  • You have a number of choices when it comes to booking Brighton car hire from the premium operators in the UK, such as Europcar, Avis, Budget and Hertz. Many offer complimentary transport from Brighton City Airport (ESH) in Shoreham to their branches in central Brighton, 6 miles from the airport, or you can take a train, bus or taxi to the city centre. Another alternative is to take public transport to nearby Worthing Lancing (1.8 miles from Shoreham) and pick up your hire car there. Trains take less than 10min and tickets start at roughly £4, with buses taking around 15min and costing just over £2.
  • Brighton is quite a small and dense city, attracting many holidaymakers who tend to mill about in the streets, so keep a careful eye out for them when driving at busy times. You’ll probably need a sat nav when you’re booking car hire in Brighton, as the city uses a one-way network of streets that can be confusing. Drive carefully in the residential suburbs too, as streets are narrow, exacerbated by residents parking their cars outside.
  • Try to avoid the A29 during rush hours, which peak at around 08:00 and 17:00, respectively. This is the main road that runs from the Palace Pier to the Marina, and also stay away from Brighton and Stuart Roads at these times. Otherwise, you’ll find the driving experience pleasant and without too much traffic, although in the most popular areas around the Promenades it’s easier to park your car and walk around.
  • Book your rental car in Brighton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Brighton are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Brighton

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Brighton?

    This depends on the kind of experience you want to have. If you’re focused on business or enjoying the city’s tourist attractions, opt for a more compact city car or economy model to more easily negotiate traffic. If you’re planning a road trip to explore the surrounding Sussex area, a comfy saloon or MPV will serve you well. You can also get 4x4s for countryside rambles.

  • What’s the speed limit in Brighton?

    The speed limits in Brighton and Hove vary from 20mph in the city centre and residential suburbs to the standard 30mph in many other UK cities. These speed limits are on specific roads in identified zones. In other areas you can drive up to 40mph, so it’s best to keep a sharp eye out for speed limit signage. On motorways, you can travel at the standard 60mph on a single carriageway road and 70mph on a dual carriageway.

  • Where are the best places to park in Brighton?

    Because of the numerous public seaside walking areas along the promenades, your best bet to find parking for visiting these areas is to use one of the car parks in the city centre. Look for The Lanes or Regency Square Car Park. These will cost anything from around £2 to around £20. You will need a permit to park in central Brighton, with a tiered cost access scale. Tariffs depend on where and for how many hours you park, starting at around £2 per hour in some areas and topping out at about £4 in others.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Brighton?

    The average price of fuel in Brighton is ₹ 558 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a petrol tank costs between ₹ 6,692 and ₹ 8,922, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Brighton?

    Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Brighton.

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, GREEN MOTION, U-Save, Hertz, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Allegiance and Sixt.

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

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

  • Which hire car agencies are at London City airport (LCY)?

    Car hire companies onsite at London City airport include GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Sixt and Europcar.

  • Which hire car agencies 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, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Sixt and Europcar.

  • Which hire car agencies 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, Hertz, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar, National, Sixt and Europcar.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at London City airport (LCY)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from London City airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Avis, Budget and Europcar.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Brighton?

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

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Brighton?

    An Economy car hire in Brighton costs ₹ 2,900 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Brighton?

    A Compact car rental in Brighton costs ₹ 3,084 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Brighton?

    An Intermediate car hire in Brighton costs ₹ 5,983 per day, on average.

Brighton car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Brighton

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Locations in Brighton

53 Victoria Road

+44 1273 568128

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

New England Street

+44 1273 688222

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday11:00 - 15:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Roman, Feb 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Great

10.0 Wonderful

Ann, Sept 2023

Compact

KAYAK
The representative that took us to a different location to pick up an automatic vehicle went above and beyond! Since I never drove on the other side of the road before, he went over everything in detail of what I might expect while driving. He made this a wonderful experience and there were no problems at all! Huge shout out to him!!

1 out of 1

Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Brighton

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New England Street Serviced By Enterprise Rent A Car

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Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Brighton

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Freshfield Road, Brighton

+44 843 309 3010

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Jean-Hubert, Jun 2024

Mini

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Very good experience with personal professional

1 out of 1

Budget

7.2

Good

One location in Brighton

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6a Brighton Marina Village Sq

+44 344 544 3957

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Europcar

7.0

Good

One location in Brighton

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Cannon Place

+44 371 384 3480

Monday09:00 - 12:0018:30 - 23:59
Tuesday09:00 - 12:0018:30 - 23:59
Wednesday09:00 - 12:0018:30 - 23:59
Thursday18:30 - 23:5909:00 - 12:00
Friday18:30 - 23:5909:00 - 12:00
Saturday13:30 - 23:5909:00 - 12:00
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Avis

7.4

Good

One location in Brighton

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6A Brighton Marina Village Sq

+44 344 544 6042

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

3 locations in Brighton

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1, Melville Road

+44 843 309 3010

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Brighton Racecourse

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Freshfield Road

+44 843 309 3010

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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National

8.5

Very Good

One location in Brighton

Locations in Brighton

Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1273 688222

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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keddy by Europcar

7.2

Good

One location in Brighton

Locations in Brighton

Cannon Place

+44 371 384 3480

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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Virtuo

8.4

Very Good

Locations in Brighton

Stroudley Rd

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Brighton

Locations in Brighton

60 Beaconsfield Rd

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Freshfield Road

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Brighton

Locations in Brighton

47 Trafalgar St

+44 1273 738227

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30

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530 travellers who rented a car in Brighton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2

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Most popular car type

Economy

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