Car hire in Dorset

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Dorset car hire at a glance

Most popular providerKeddy By Europcar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentMarch
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Dorset could cost, we've pulled prices from Bournemouth.

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Cities in Dorset

Take a look at the different cities in Dorset you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Dorset

The cheapest month to rent a car in Dorset is March, when the average cost per day is 30 €. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is April, when the average cost per day is 32 €. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Dorset is April.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Dorset could cost, we've pulled prices from Bournemouth.

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All you need to know about Dorset

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limit70mph
Built-up area speed limit30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Dorset

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Dorset is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Dorset is Keddy By Europcar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Keddy By Europcar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are 58 € a day and 156 € a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Dorset you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Dorset. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Dorset is Bournemouth. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Bournemouth.

Hire a car long term in Dorset

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Dorset with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Dorset: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Dorset, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Dorset you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Dorset depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Dorset, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Dorset. First, you need to decide where in Dorset you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Dorset. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Dorset you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Bournemouth. On average, it costs 58 € per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 58 € per day.