Car hire in Kendal, United Kingdom

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There are 5 car hire providers in Kendal. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Kendal

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

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

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai i20 is the most popular car to hire in Kendal, with prices starting from R 2 441 per day. The Hyundai Accent and similar models are also popular drives in Kendal.
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i2026% chose this
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent15% chose this
Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa12% chose this
Nissan Juke
Nissan Juke10% chose this
Most popular carHyundai i20
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Kendal's cheapest car hire providers

Budget has the cheapest car hire in Kendal right now, with prices from R 2 441 per day. You'll save an average of R 165 per day when you book with them.
Budgetfrom R 2 441 per day
Turofrom R 2 551 per day
Enterprisefrom R 2 661 per day
Cheapest providerBudget
Book with them to save aroundR 165 per day

Hiring a car in Kendal: 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 priceR 3,418
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Kendal

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 Kendal car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

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

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

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Kendal will set you back around R 3,418 per day or R 10,079 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Kendal is a premium SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire company in Kendal is currently Budget, followed by Turo.

On average, around R 10,079. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Kendal is R 17,086.

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

Most places – Kendal 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 2,441 per day. The average price per day is around R 3,212.

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

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

Yes – van hire is available in Kendal.