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Truro car rentals

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Truro

  • The advantages of booking a hire car in Truro are endless. Not only will you gain the freedom and flexibility to discover this beautiful city, but you can venture further afield and explore everything else Cornwall has to offer. Truro is home to traditional markets, the Royal Cornwell Museum and a stunning cathedral. It’s also surrounded by national parks that comprise the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beaches such as Loe Beach and Pendower Beach are only a 30min drive away, or you can head out to Trewithen Gardens and take a stroll under the Cornish sun.
  • The closest airport to Truro is in Newquay, which is around a 30min drive away. Car hire firms such as Europcar and Hertz are located in the main terminal, and you can choose from their extensive selection for a vehicle to suit all your needs. Offices are open 8:00–16:00 Monday to Friday, 8:00–13:00 on Saturday and closed on Sunday. If you’re arriving outside these hours, you are able to pre-book a meet and greet service to collect your Truro car hire.
  • Truro is renowned for its cobbled and narrow streets that will require extra care and attention when driving. Many central roads are reserved for pedestrians only, so you may find adding a sat nav to your car hire in Truro helpful. Roads can also be steep, which you’ll need to be cautious of in wet or icy conditions. Generally, drivers in Truro are kind and patient, so don’t worry too much about finding your way around.
  • As a popular tourist destination, the roads in and around Truro can get busy at any time of the year, although especially in summer. It’s advisable to avoid roads like the A390 heading into Truro during rush hour, where commuters travel into the city for work. This is usually between 8:00 and 9:00 and from 17:00–18:00. The weather in Truro is generally great during the summer, although heavy rain and snow is possible in the winter months, so you may have to adjust your driving accordingly in these conditions.
  • Book your rental car in Truro at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Truro are around 37% more expensive than other car types, on average

Truro car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Truro 
mel_singleyJun 2023
A bit of traffic in the morning and afternoon, but it it to be expected. A lot of construction on A390, so give time and patience.
Verified travelerMay 2023
Driving on the left side of the road and on roundabouts are very difficult for Americans in general. Traffic in Truro is very busy.

FAQs about renting a car in Truro

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

    A small, compact economy car is ideal for picking your way around the narrow streets of Truro. If you plan on exploring the national parks and Cornish coastline whilst you’re there, a sturdy 4x4 may be better suited, especially in poor weather. When the whole family is coming along for the ride, you might want to opt for a larger saloon for more space and comfort.

  • What’s the speed limit in Truro?

    The A390, which heads through the centre of Truro, has varying speed limits mostly ranging from 30–40mph. Other main roads in the area include the St. Austell bypass and Tregolls Road, which both have a speed limit of 30mph. Pay particular attention to the speed cameras around the junctions along Tregolls Road. They can be difficult to spot and can easily catch you out during busy periods.

  • Where are the best places to park in Truro?

    There are twelve car parks in Truro that range from £2–£4 for 2h. Alternatively, you can use one of two Park and Ride services, which cost £2 for the day (£1 on Saturdays) up to 20:30, when all cars must vacate. The Langarth and Tregurra Park sites offer shuttles into the city centre included with your ticket. The journey from Langarth takes around 15min and from Tregurra Park, it’s roughly 5–7min.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Truro?

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

  • How much is gas price in Truro?

    The average gas price in Truro is C$ 9.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 110 and C$ 147, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Truro?

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

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

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

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

    An Economy car rental in Truro costs C$ 92 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Truro?

    A Mini car rental in Truro costs C$ 60 per day, on average.

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

    A Compact car rental in Truro costs C$ 66 per day, on average.

Truro car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Truro

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Unit 2b Edhen Park

+44 371 384 9947

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Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Truro

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Station Road

+44 843 309 3077

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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National

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.6

One location in Truro

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1872 262211

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Alamo

8.0

Very good

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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Truro

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1872 262211

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2023

Economy

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The car we got was excellent! We had trouble getting to the rental place in Truro when we arrived at the train station. The Hertz car dealer at the Truro train station tried calling them on two different phone lines with no response and ended up giving us a ride there.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in Truro

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Newham Road

+44 1872 262211

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Wasn't aware of the closing time - As a reaults want able to use the car

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
Exceptionally helpful staff at the Truro office. They also drove us to the train station after our drop off.

1 out of 1

Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

One location in Truro

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Station Road

+44 843 309 3077

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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keddy by Europcar

8.2

Very good

One location in Truro

Locations in Truro

Unit 2b Edhen Park Harvey Road

+44 371 384 9947

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

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Budget

7.3

Good

One location in Truro

Locations in Truro

Tregolls Road

+44 344 544 8930

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.7

Poor

One location in Truro

Locations in Truro

Unit 2b Edhen Park,Harvey Road, Truro

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Truro

Locations in Truro

Harvey Road

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Station Road

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Truro

Locations in Truro

Truro Railway Station Meet And Greet Only

+44 371 384 9947

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Thrifty

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One location in Truro

Locations in Truro

Threemilestone Industrial Est

+44 1872 223638

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

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8 travellers who rented a car in Truro gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0

Car rental locations in or near Truro

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Most popular car type

Economy

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Truro car rental information

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