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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Colchester car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Colchester with confidence.

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

You should book your rental car in Colchester around 23 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular rental car in Colchester?

Rentals in the Small category (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular option in Colchester, costing C$ 61/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as C$ 30/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Colchester?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Colchester is November at an average cost of C$ 55/day. August is the most expensive month to rent a car in Colchester when prices are C$ 78/day on average, which tends to be 67% above the yearly average rental price for Colchester.

What rental car company in Colchester has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Firefly, FLIZZR and Free2Move each operate 1 location in Colchester, more than any other rental company.

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C$ 54/day
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Colchester

  • Hire a car through KAYAK for your stay in Colchester and explore this charming Essex town without restriction. A hire car gives you the freedom and flexibility to discover the vast surrounding countryside or enjoy a day at the nearby coast, which can be reached in a 40–50-minute drive. You can even spend the day seeing all the sights of London from Colchester. It’s roughly 45 miles to Upminster underground station, where you can park up and take the tube or train into the city centre.
  • London Stansted Airport is approximately 40min away from Colchester and offers multiple car hire companies to choose from. The likes of Avis, SIXT, Europcar, Alamo and more are all on hand at Stansted’s Car Hire Village with a wide range of vehicles available to suit you. Follow the yellow signs marked ‘Car Hire Village’ to take the shuttle bus from the bus/coach station outside the main terminal. You’ll have your Colchester car hire and be on the road in no time.
  • Colchester is a small, historic town with many narrow and cobbled streets that may require extra attention when driving. There are also roads in the centre designated for pedestrians only. Adding a sat nav when you take out your car hire in Colchester will be useful in navigating your way around without accidentally turning the wrong way down a one-way street. If this happens, don’t worry. Drivers in Colchester are mostly calm and patient.
  • Being a popular place to live for those commuting in and out of London for work, traffic in Colchester can be busy during rush hour. It’s advisable to avoid the A12 both ways during peaks hours of 7:00–9:00 and 17:00–19:00. Outside of this period, roads are generally quiet with a slight rise in traffic on weekends. Rain is common and snow is possible in winter, which can be hazardous when driving up or down Colchester’s steep and winding streets – something to be mindful of when choosing your car hire in Colchester.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Colchester for C$ 54 or less
  • Small rental cars in Colchester are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Colchester

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

    A small economy vehicle is ideal for picking your way through the narrow streets of Colchester. For longer trips on the motorways, for example into London, a saloon may be more comfortable. If you plan on visiting the nearby national parks with the family in tow, a sturdy SUV will probably serve you best, especially in cold, wet weather.

  • What’s the speed limit in Colchester?

    In the centre of town, strict measures have been taken for the safety of pedestrians with the enforcement of a 20mph speed limit, which continues up towards North Station. The A12 around Colchester has a 70mph limit. Always remember to adjust your speed to the condition of the road and be mindful of cameras at intersections.

  • Where are the best places to park in Colchester?

    Finding a parking space in Colchester is not too difficult. There are plenty of parking garages in the centre of town for long and short stays. St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park is a great place to park and is just a short walk from all the sights. Expect to pay around £2.90 for 2h here. Parking is available at North Station, although it is a 20min walk to the centre of town and slightly more expensive at roughly £5 for 2h. Alternatively, you can take the 66 bus or grab a taxi, which usually costs between £5 and £6.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Colchester?

    On average a rental car in Colchester costs C$ 54 per day.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Colchester?

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

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

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, U-Save, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, FlexWays, Final Rentals, Sixt, Europcar, Avis and Dollar.

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

    Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save and Dollar.

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

    The only car rental company onsite at Stansted airport is GREEN MOTION.

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

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

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

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

  • How much does a Luxury car rental cost in Colchester?

    A Luxury car rental in Colchester costs C$ 119 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Small car rental cost in Colchester?

    A Small car rental in Colchester costs C$ 71 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Medium car rental cost in Colchester?

    A Medium car rental in Colchester costs C$ 104 per day, on average.

Colchester car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Colchester

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Hawkins Road

+44 1206 871571

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

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Luxury SUV

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Easy in, Easy out...and back again. What more can you ask?

1 out of 1

Sixt

7.3

Good

One location in Colchester

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26 Magdalen Street

+44-8444993399

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Hertz

6.9

Okay

One location in Colchester

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Unit 6 King Edward Quay

+44 120 670 0203

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keddy by Europcar

6.5

Okay

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3 Condor Way, Whitehall Industrial Est.

+44 371 384 5909

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Firefly

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Unit 6 King Edward Quay

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FLIZZR

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21 Magdalen St

+44 844 499 3399

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Free2Move

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Auto Way

+44 1206 844422

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Shouqi

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3 Condor Way Whitehall Industrial Est.

+44 371 384 5909

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Sunnycars

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123 Gosbecks Rd

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Thrifty

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Hythe Station Rd, Hythe

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
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One traveller who rented a car in Colchester gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

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