Car hire in Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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There are 16 car hire providers in Chelmsford. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Chelmsford

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Chelmsford. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Chelmsford

What's the most popular car to hire in Chelmsford?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Vauxhall Corsa is the most popular car to hire in Chelmsford, with prices starting from Rs10,410 per day. The Fiat 500 and similar models are also popular drives in Chelmsford.
Vauxhall Corsa
Vauxhall Corsa10% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5006% chose this
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Tourneo Custom6% chose this
Nissan Juke
Nissan Juke6% chose this
Most popular carVauxhall Corsa
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Chelmsford's cheapest car hire providers

Drivalia has the cheapest car hire in Chelmsford right now, with prices from Rs10,410 per day. You'll save an average of Rs40,547 per day when you book with them.
Drivaliafrom Rs10,410 per day
Enterprisefrom Rs26,644 per day
Turofrom Rs54,225 per day
Switchfrom Rs72,001 per day
Cheapest providerDrivalia
Book with them to save aroundRs40,547 per day

Hiring a car in Chelmsford: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceRs104,065
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Chelmsford

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Chelmsford car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Chelmsford that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Chelmsford for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Chelmsford avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Chelmsford, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Chelmsford car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Chelmsford will set you back around Rs104,065 per day or Rs159,525 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Chelmsford is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

On average, around Rs159,525. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Chelmsford is Rs72,864.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Chelmsford, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Chelmsford that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Chelmsford.

Most places – Chelmsford included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is Rs34,453 per day. The average price per day is around Rs113,492.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Enterprise, Turo and Drivalia offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Enterprise as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Chelmsford.