Basingstoke car rentals

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Basingstoke

  • Car hire in Basingstoke will give you the independence to move beyond the city and visit some of the tourist attractions in wider Hampshire. One such place is The Vyne, a very good example of a 16-th century Tudor mansion, situated just to the north of Basingstoke. There’s also the Whitchurch Silk Mill which is the oldest of its kind in the UK and still produces fine fabrics. You can use your hire car to avoid having to take the train, and it will also give you the ability to explore the countryside on your own time.
  • The city isn’t served by its own airport, so you’ll land at Southampton Airport on your way here. This is a fairly substantial airport, offering plenty of options for car hire in Basingstoke, including picking up your pre-booked vehicle. The major brands have a decent presence here, especially Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar and Alamo. They’re found in different parts of the airport. Enterprise is the most direct one to get to, as it’s just to your right once you’ve collected your luggage, while the rest of them are outside the terminal building, just a couple of minutes’ walk across the Spitfire Loop road.
  • Traffic conditions in Basingstoke can get pretty congested, so this will be your main consideration when driving around the town. The city centre is often milling with pedestrians as well, so take a similar approach to driving as you would in a larger urban area. The quieter roads around the town are easy to get around, so you won’t have any traffic problems there, but drive cautiously and be on the lookout for local cyclists who can pop up seemingly out of nowhere on the country lanes.
  • You should take rush hour in Basingstoke pretty seriously, as this is when some of the roads can really jam up quite a bit. Particular hotspots for this are the M4 in both directions and the intersection where it joins the larger M3 at Junction 5. Also watch out in the area around Kingsclere roundabout on the main Newbury/Basingstoke road. The A339 ringway can also become clogged during rush hour, which typically peaks at roughly 8:00 in the mornings and again at around 16:00 in the afternoon.
  • Book your rental car in Basingstoke at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in Basingstoke are around 10% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Basingstoke

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

    It will pay off to book a smaller model of car for your Basingstoke car hire needs, something you’ll soon appreciate once you enter the town’s traffic and find that it’s so much easier than it would be in something like a large saloon. Tailor your choices, and only hire as much car as you need, so to speak. If you’re visiting as a family, look for a compact MPV, and if you’re on your own or visiting with a friend, you’ll not need anything larger than a nippy little city car. This will also pay off for you in terms of fuel economy.

  • What’s the speed limit in Basingstoke?

    Speed limits in Basingstoke conform to what you’ll be used to in UK cities and towns. In the built-up areas and the residential areas adjacent to the city centre it is set at 30mph, and enforced by numerous speed cameras, which are mobile. These are used on the outskirts of town as well, where the speed limit on the larger roads is 50mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Basingstoke?

    There are three short stay car parks in central Basingstoke. These all offer free parking for the first hour, with the second hour starting at £2.10 and increasing by a pound per hour. These are Albert Yark, Castons Yard and Jacobs Yard. You can also find parking centrally in Joices Yard, where you’ll pay around £1 for the first hour.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Basingstoke?

    Based on our information, car rental agencies in Basingstoke only have manual transmission cars.

  • How much is gas price in Basingstoke?

    The average gas price in Basingstoke is C$ 9.26 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 111 and C$ 148, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Basingstoke?

    Intermediate (Audi A3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Basingstoke.

  • Which car rental companies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

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

  • Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

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

  • Which car rental companies are at London City airport (LCY)?

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

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Sixt, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Alamo, National and Dollar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Sixt, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Alamo and National.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at London City airport (LCY)?

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

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Basingstoke?

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Basingstoke?

    An Intermediate car rental in Basingstoke costs C$ 73 per day, on average.

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

    A Compact car rental in Basingstoke costs C$ 52 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Basingstoke?

    An Economy car rental in Basingstoke costs C$ 64 per day, on average.

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

10.0

Wonderful

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10.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Basingstoke

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Eastlands Court, Wade Road

+44 1256 336622

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

Festival Place K18a

+44 1784 428000

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Compact

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Everything with Enterprise was great. The car was too small but that was my fault

1 out of 1

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way

+44 371 384 0297

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2022

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Excellent staff. Very nice car.

1 out of 1

Budget

7.2

Good

One location in Basingstoke

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D2 Grafton Way

+44 344 544 6035

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Hertz

6.9

Okay

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County House

+44 843 309 3003

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
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Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:30 - 12:00

Exhibition Court

+44 843 309 3003

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

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Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

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Armstrong Road

+44 843 309 3003

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

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keddy by Europcar

7.2

Good

One location in Basingstoke

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way, Lister Rd Ind Estate

+44 371 384 0297

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday08:00 - 17:00
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.7

Poor

One location in Basingstoke

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Unit 4 Sherrington Way, Lister Rd Ind Estate

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Free2Move

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2 locations in Basingstoke

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Aldermaston Road South

+44 1243 782163

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

Churchill Way West

+44 1256 319475

Monday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 18:00
Tuesday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Sunnycars

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Armstrong Road

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Sherrington Way

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Thrifty

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6 Mortimer Lane

+44 1256 817333

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

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331 travellers who rented a car in Basingstoke gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8

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Intermediate

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