Car hire in Canterbury, United Kingdom

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Canterbury?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Canterbury. It’s around R 484 per day in August, compared to the yearly average of R 484 per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • R 484
Yearly avg priceR 484

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There are 4 car hire providers in Canterbury. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Canterbury

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Canterbury. 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 Canterbury

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

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Ford Focus is the most popular car to hire in Canterbury, with prices starting from R 961 per day. The Toyota Aygo and similar models are also popular drives in Canterbury.
Ford Focus
Ford Focus37% chose this
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo18% chose this
Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa16% chose this
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai7% chose this
Most popular carFord Focus
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Canterbury's cheapest car hire providers

Enterprise has the cheapest car hire in Canterbury right now, with prices from R 961 per day. You'll save an average of per day when you book with them.
Enterprisefrom R 961 per day
Cheapest providerEnterprise

Hiring a car in Canterbury: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, Commercial Van
Average daily priceR 1,441
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Canterbury

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 Canterbury car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Canterbury 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 Canterbury for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Canterbury 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 Canterbury, 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 Canterbury car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Canterbury will set you back around R 1,441 per day or R 7,154 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Canterbury is an intermediate van or truck. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, Commercial Van.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Canterbury is currently August.

On average, around R 7,154. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Canterbury is R 6,724.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Canterbury for a whole month is R 18,267. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Canterbury, 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury.

Most places – Canterbury 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 R 1,416 per day. The average price per day is around R 4,408.

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

Yes – van hire is available in Canterbury.