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These are the best prices for 29 May - 5 Jun.

Vauxhall Corsa car

Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Small

2

2

4-5

C$ 33/day

Skoda Scala car

Skoda Scala

or similar Small

4

2

4-5

C$ 36/day

Skoda Octavia car

Skoda Octavia

or similar Medium

5

3

4-5

C$ 53/day

Mercedes-Benz C-Class car

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Luxury

5

5

4-5

C$ 82/day

Seat Alhambra car

Seat Alhambra

or similar Van

5

2

4-5

C$ 145/day

Class Premium SUV car

Class Premium SUV

or similar SUV

5

5

4-5

C$ 106/day

Skoda Karoq car

Skoda Karoq

or similar SUV

4

2

4-5

C$ 41/day

Class Intermediate SUV car

Class Intermediate SUV

or similar SUV

5

3

4-5

C$ 47/day

Class Standard SUV car

Class Standard SUV

or similar SUV

5

3

4-5

C$ 49/day

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Essex car rentals

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

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

You should book your rental car in Essex around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Essex is January at an average cost of C$ 38/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Essex when prices are C$ 69/day on average, which tends to be 64% above the yearly average rental price for Essex.

What rental car company in Essex has the most locations?

Avis operates 23 locations in Essex, more than any other rental company.

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
keddy by Europcar	Small	C$ 47/day	C$ 46/day

We recommend choosing a smaller, compact, vehicle when hiring a car in Essex, like a standard or economy vehicle. This is because the towns in the county are quite small, with narrow roads in places, as well as old road layouts. However, if you are travelling with the family, or are planning to leave Essex to the surrounding countryside, an SUV or 4x4 is a great choice too. Luxury or convertible cars are also popular choices for vehicle hire in Essex for those on a business trip or celebrating a special occasion.
Like the rest of the UK, it’s illegal to use your mobile phone or satnav in your hands whilst you’re driving your hire car. If you need to use a device because of an emergency, it’s always best to pull over once it’s safe to do so. If you’re travelling with young children under the age of 12, it’s a legal requirement to use a child seat, it’s easy to add this to your booking when hiring a car – your child may be exempt from this if they are over the height of 135cm, but it’s always best to wait until they are the correct age to be as safe as possible.
You can hire a car in Essex and use it beyond the county to the rest of the UK; however, if you are planning to visit Scotland and Wales it’s important to note that journey distances are quite long. We recommend making plenty of stops along the way, perhaps overnight if you are travelling to Scotland. Car hire companies in Essex will not charge you extra for this service; however, it’s important to consider that some companies have a limit on mileage, with charges if you go over this amount. It’s therefore best to select a company with unlimited mileage if you are hiring a car in Essex and planning on leaving England.
25% of our users found rental cars in Essex for C$ 46 or less
Small rental cars in Essex are around 70% cheaper than other car types, on average

Should I rent a car in Essex?
Hiring a car in Essex is a great way to visit the county and surrounding area. Use your car to drive easily between the Essex coastline, Layer Marney Tower, Colchester Castle and Audley End House and Gardens – this can all be done in one day when you hire a car. Essex is connected to several main roads so you can quickly and easily get to popular locations outside of the county, like London, Cambridge, Oxford or Kent. Most hire companies allow you to drop off your car at another branch location if you want to start your trip in Essex and finish it in a different town or city.
What is driving like in Essex?
The speed limits in Essex vary throughout the county, the legal speed limit in town centres is usually between 20mph and 30mph, depending on the size of the town. The dual carriageways have a top speed limit of 60mph and the limit on the nearby motorways is 70mph. If you are going from Essex to Kent, you’ll need to pass through the Dartford crossing, which you need to pay for. You no longer pay when at the Dartford crossing itself and instead have to pay online by midnight the day after you cross, or at a PayZone store if you prefer to pay in person.
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Essex?
You have to be a minimum of 21 years old in order to hire a car in Essex and must have held your driving licence for at least a year before renting your vehicle. Even if you meet these requirements, you may still be limited as to which vehicle you can rent, as some larger and more powerful vehicles have higher age restrictions. You may also be subject to a young driver surcharge, it’s best to check with your chosen car hire company in Essex in advance as to their exact policy if you are under the age of 25.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Essex?
On average a rental car in Essex costs C$ 44 per day.
How can I find car rentals near me in Essex?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Essex?
On average a rental car in Essex costs C$ 305 per week (C$ 44 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Essex?
On average a rental car in Essex costs C$ 1,307 per month (C$ 44 per day).

Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in Essex
15 Locations
Free2Move car rental locations in Essex
12 Locations
keddy by Europcar car rental locations in Essex
12 Locations
GREEN MOTION car rental locations in Essex
9 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in Essex
8 Locations
Firefly car rental locations in Essex
7 Locations
Europcar car rental locations in Essex
5 Locations
Avis car rental locations in Essex
4 Locations
FLIZZR car rental locations in Essex
4 Locations
Sixt car rental locations in Essex
4 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in Essex
4 Locations
Budget car rental locations in Essex
3 Locations