Car hire in Watford, United Kingdom

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Europcar
Turo
Keddy By Europcar
Enterprise
Green Motion
humming bird motors

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

Our data shows that February is the cheapest month to rent a car in Watford. It’s around 22 € per day in February, compared to the yearly average of 27 € per day.
Cheapest month avgFebruary • 22 €
Yearly avg price27 €

Select your Watford pick-up location

There are 106 car hire providers in Watford. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

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

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Skoda Scala is the most popular car to hire in Watford, with prices starting from 25 € per day. The Fiat 500 and similar models are also popular drives in Watford.
Skoda Scala
Skoda Scala9% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5008% chose this
Vauxhall Corsa
Vauxhall Corsa8% chose this
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Tourneo Custom6% chose this
Most popular carSkoda Scala
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Watford's cheapest car hire providers

Drivalia has the cheapest car hire in Watford right now, with prices from 25 € per day. You'll save an average of 14 € per day when you book with them.
Drivaliafrom 25 € per day
Turofrom 32 € per day
Switchfrom 42 € per day
Green Motionfrom 42 € per day
Cheapest providerDrivalia
Book with them to save around14 € per day

Hiring a car in Watford: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEuropcar
Most popular carCompact, Commercial Van
Average daily price142 €
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Watford

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 Watford car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

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

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

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Watford will set you back around 142 € per day or 421 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Watford is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Compact, Commercial Van.

The cheapest car hire companies in Watford are currently Drivalia and Arnold Clark.

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 Watford is currently August.

On average, around 421 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Watford is 172 €.

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

Most places – Watford 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 27 € per day. The average price per day is around 98 €.

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

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

Yes – van hire is available in Watford.