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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Bedford

  • Explore Bedfordshire in the best way possible, with the flexibility that a car hire in Bedford gives you. Take in the local sites, as well as those further afield, at your own pace and don’t let public transport dictate your movements. Bedford car hire is perfect for if you are staying in the historic market town of Bedford and want to explore the countryside. You can take a 6-mile drive to the popular tourist area of Willington Dovecote and Stables in about 15min, which is quicker than other modes of transport.
  • The closest international airport to Bedford is in Luton, which is approximately 18 miles from the town centre. At London Luton (LTN), you will find a great selection of car rental companies for your onward journey. Pick between companies such as Avis, Enterprise and Hertz, which are all located in the Car Hire Centre just a short shuttle bus journey away from the terminal entrance. At the airport, the free shuttle bus will arrive at Bay C outside the airport arrivals door of the terminal building, before taking you to the Car Hire Centre.
  • As towns go, Bedford is quite large, so having a car to explore the tourist sites is definitely beneficial. You might want to consider adding a navigation system to your Bedford car hire to ensure you don’t take a wrong turn. Due to its popularity as a market town, the streets can get busy with visitors, so be careful of any tourists who are looking at the buildings and not taking notice of the oncoming traffic. You may also notice a larger amount of cyclists down by the Embankment, so care should be taken when driving along the river.
  • During rush hour, which is normally between 8:00 and 9:00 and 17:00 and 18:00, traffic increases as a result of locals going to and from work. It’s advisable to try planning your travel around these times to avoid any delays. Weekends also get very busy with visitors who want to explore the historic market town, so be prepared for more traffic during these times. The worst hit roads are Manton Lane and Clapham Road, which meet at a junction and often get very busy. During the summer, people flock to Bedford Embankment for walks, many of whom drive in from outside the town, so it’s expected to be busier in general during warmer months.
  • Book your rental car in Bedford at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Bedford are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Bedford

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

    Bedford is a historic market town so, as you can imagine, it’s smaller than most cities. A smaller car may therefore be a better choice for your car hire in Bedford so that you can navigate the roads with ease and find parking quicker.

  • What’s the speed limit in Bedford?

    Bedford has introduced some 20mph speed limits in residential zones across the town in order to increase safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists alike. There are still some 30mph zones within the town centre as well, which can identified by the road signs.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bedford?

    Bedford has some great places to park, which are only a stone’s throw away from the local amenities. Lurke Street Car Park and Duckmill Lane Car Park offer reasonably priced alternatives to on-street parking. On Sundays, all council car parks are free of charge to the public, whilst you can get free parking during weekdays after 18:00 too. On Saturdays, the first two hours of parking are free too, should you only need to nip into the town.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Bedford?

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

  • How much is gas price in Bedford?

    The average gas price in Bedford is C$ 9.46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 113 and C$ 151, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Bedford?

    Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bedford.

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

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include keddy by Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, GREEN MOTION, Allegiance, Avis, Dollar, Global Rent A Car and Sixt.

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

    Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include keddy by Europcar, Dollar and Global Rent A Car.

  • Which car rental companies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include keddy by Europcar, GREEN MOTION, National and DRIVALIA.

  • 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 GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar, National and Sixt.

  • 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, GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar, National and Sixt.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include keddy by Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar, National and Sixt.

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

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

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

    A Compact car rental in Bedford costs C$ 32 per day, on average.

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

    An Intermediate car rental in Bedford costs C$ 69 per day, on average.

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

    An Economy car rental in Bedford costs C$ 58 per day, on average.

Bedford car rental reviews and directory 
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Europcar

10.0

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10.0

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8.0

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10.0

Value for money

8.0

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171-175 Tavistock Street

+44 371 384 5904

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

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I booked the wrong date but despite cars being in high demand the staff were able to amend the booking and get me on my way without any extra charge. Really grateful for their help and patients.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9

Good

2 locations in Bedford

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25 Caxton Road

+44 1234 353555

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Elstow Park And Ride

+44 1234 385936

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Hertz

6.8

Okay

One location in Bedford

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Unit 1 Manor Park

+44 123 448 0127

Monday10:00 - 16:00
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Avis

7.4

Good

One location in Bedford

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Station Road

+44 344 446 040

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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Firefly

9.6

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One location in Bedford

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1 Windsor Road

+44 123 448 0127

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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keddy by Europcar

7.2

Good

One location in Bedford

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171-175 Tavistock Street

+44 371 384 5904

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

3.7

Poor

One location in Bedford

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171-175 Tavistock Street,bedford

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Free2Move

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One location in Bedford

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Barkers Lane

+44 1234 270000

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

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Sunnycars

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One location in Bedford

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171-175 Tavistock Street

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

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