Kendal car hire

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Most popular car type

Full-size

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Kendal car hire

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

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Kendal?

You should book your rental car in Kendal around 44 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Kendal?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Kendal are DRIVALIA (5.8), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (0.0, 1 review), and Firefly (0.0).
DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA
Rated 5.8/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 0.0/10
Firefly
Firefly
Rated 0.0/10
Sunnycars
Sunnycars
Rated 0.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Kendal?

SUV rentals (Volvo XC90 or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Kendal. SUV cars in Kendal cost ₹ 13,886/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as ₹ 13,886/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kendal?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kendal is January at an average cost of ₹ 3,764/day. October is the most expensive month to hire a car in Kendal when prices are ₹ 5,048/day on average, which tends to be 9,605% above the yearly average hire price for Kendal.

What car hire company in Kendal has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Firefly and Sunnycars operate 2 locations each in Kendal, more than any other car hire company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Kendal

  • The advantage of car hire in Kendal is the efficiency that accompanies its use by the passengers landing into the city. Taking Kendal car hire from Kendal town to Lancaster, 27.6 miles via M6 will take a total time of around 31min, unlike travelling by train which will take a total of one hour 25min charging a fee of 6 to 8 dollars. You won`t be limited to any attraction around the city. Another thing is that you won`t be carrying your luggage around since you will have enough trunk that will be able to accommodate all your belonging hence saving cloakroom expenses. Furthermore, you will be able to save more time that you will be able to use for discovering the city and its vicinity. Driving in this city also gives you the privilege of feeling like a resident.
  • If arriving by air, you will land at Kendal Airport. You can find car hire in Kendal offices in the airport car park areas. Some like Hertz and Europcar have a friendly staff and helpful advice regarding any vehicle you wish to hire. You can check for the directions at the KAYAK website. You can also pre-book the car of your choice via the website. Also, you will find a map in the website which can help you locate the car rental facilities with their individual locations in and around the airport. Additionally, if there is any car rental facility in the city centres, they shall also get indicated on the map provided to you in the KAYAK website.
  • While driving car hire in Kendal, always keep left. Look for pedestrians and also cyclists on the roads. Caton Road in Lancaster you need to be on look for flooding danger caused by River Lune.
  • During weekdays, the rush hours that need to be avoided are 6 am to 10.00 and 16.00. to 20.00. The best solution that can be done to evade this congestion is by travelling very early, before 06.00. The highway is the most congested road that needs to be avoided, for it has an average delay of 70.7seconds per car mile. The winter season should also be a significant concern while driving.
  • Intermediate rental cars in Kendal are around 32% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Kendal

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Manchester airport (MAN)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION.

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

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

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Kendal?

    A Full Size car hire in Kendal costs ₹ 8,660 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Kendal?

    A Luxury car hire in Kendal costs ₹ 19,113 per day, on average.

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

    An Intermediate car hire in Kendal costs ₹ 7,077 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in the city?

    The choice of a car will depend on the number of people you have, the luggage, where you intend to travel to, and the place of your stay. The roads in Kendal town are wide enough and well maintained. If you are less than two then the best Kendal car hire would be economy (depending with the luggage you have) while for more than two it would be recommended that you have a compact or intermediate or people carrier or a full-size SUV or luxury depending on your financial status.

  • What is the speed limit in Kendal City?

    A speed limit of 30mph is applied on Kendal, Ulverston, Ambleside, Windmere and residential roads unless signs are displayed permitting a higher speed. You also should be able to conduct safe and resilient driving since the urban roads are installed with cameras that can monitor those specified roads. For any unsure speed increase on those significant roads, be free to contact the customer care service number for any assistance on those roads.

  • Where are the best places to park in Kendal City?

    There are plenty of parking options available in town. We do recommend that you park your car hire in Kendal at the safest places within the town. Some of these parking areas are Kendal Bowman Car Park, Westmorland Shopping Car Park, and SLDC Multi Storey Car Park. 

Kendal car rental reviews and directory

 
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DRIVALIA

5.8

Fair

One location in Kendal

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Holiday Inn

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Mintsfeet Road

+44 1539 725500

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Unit 1 Northgate

+44 1524 599299

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Craig, Jun 2024

Compact SUV

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1 out of 1

Firefly

No score available yet

2 locations in Kendal

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Caton Road

+44 152 448 2482

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

Lancaster City Office

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Kendal

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Holiday Inn, Caton Rd

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Northgate

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Free2Move

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One location in Kendal

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Mintsfleet Road

+44 1539 871550

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

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C/o Holiday Inn, Caton Road

+44 1524 482482

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

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Kendal car hire information

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