Bath car hires from $51

For Bath car hire, you don’t need any specific type of car. If you intend to drive around mainly in the central areas of the city, a smaller car would be better, as there are some narrow streets and it is easier to navigate a smaller car through traffic. If you are mainly using the car to explore the surrounding areas, any size car will do. There is a Bath Clean Air Zone in place in the centre of Bath, which has a fee for driving into the centre based on the size of your vehicle. Be sure to check with your hire company whether this charge applies.

The UK uses miles per hour (mph). The speed limit on motorways and dual carriageways is 70 mph (112 km/h). On single carriageways, the speed limit is 60 mph (96 km/h). In built-up or residential areas, the speed limit is 30 mph (48 km/h). These are the general rules, but local councils can set their own speed limits in certain areas. Watch out for signs indicating 20 mph (32 km/h) in school zones or 50 mph (80 km/h) on windy roads.

There are three park-and-rides on the outskirts of Bath. These are free to park in and you only need to pay for the bus ticket to the centre. North of Bath is Lansdown Park and Ride. The bus operates roughly every 10-15min and takes about 10min to reach the centre. West of Bath is Newbridge Park and Ride, and the bus ticket costs around £ 3.60 (A$ 7) return. South of Bath is Odd Down Park and Ride. On-street parking in Bath is free on Sundays and public holidays; at other times, a pay-and-display system is in operation. There are also various paid car parks in the centre.

On average a car hire in Bath costs $120 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Bristol airport include DRIVALIA, Budget, Sixt, Alamo and Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bristol airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Sixt, Alamo and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Bath costs $97 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Bath costs $94 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Bath costs $94 per day, on average.

In Bath, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar Brassmill Lane (2 km from city centre ).