York car hire

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York car hire information

Pick-up locationYork
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Hire locations20
Airport locations0

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in York

  • If you are still on the fence about car hire in York, you will find they do have adequate public transport in the centre of York itself, but just outside of it is the scenic countryside and different styles of architecture to admire, which is best viewed on your own time in your own car. You also don't have to drive too far when you get out of town to see neighbouring villages, which you can stay in overnight if you find you can't get enough of it.
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) has a range of different car hire in York companies that operate just outside the airport. To find them, you are looking for the sign that says ‘car hire village’, and they are easily located if you keep left after coming through arrivals. The cars are not kept close to the terminal, but once you reach the car hire village sign, a free shuttle service will take you to your hire vehicle, which is around 10min away. You can also arrange for the car to be delivered to the terminal at no extra cost.
  • Roundabouts can be tricky in a car hire in York, but you just have to remember to give way to the right at all times, as some people will not indicate. At pedestrian crossings, you need to be aware of people who may be waiting to cross and be prepared to slow down and stop. Road users drive on the left-hand side in the UK, and the roads are well maintained and easy to drive on.
  • In a York car hire, you need to be wary of pedestrians, as they can cross at any time. Outside of york and in the countryside, you need to be cautious of animals such as horses and also slow moving tractors or farm machinery moving livestock. Country roads usually have some potholes, so just keep an eye out for them. Just be aware that you are allowed to do a U-turn or a 3-point turn on any road, even the expressway. Also be cautious with honking the horn, as there are certain times (such as between 11.30 and 19.00) that you will be fined for using it.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in York for $73 or less
  • Book your car hire in York at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car in York

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in York?

    When driving a hire car in York or the surrounding areas, you may find that the streets can be a lot narrower than you are used to, so hiring a smaller car will make getting around easier.

  • What’s the speed limit in York?

    York can be a busy city during rush hour but still easy to drive around. You need to watch your speeds, as there are cameras everywhere and fines can be hefty. The general rules are that the maximum speed in the city centres and in towns is 30 km/h; it’s 60 km/h for single lane roads; and it’s 70 km/h for double lanes and expressways.

  • Where are the best places to park in York?

    There are 14 council-run car parks in York, which range from short-stay to long-stay car parks, as well as some that provide electric chargers for electric cars. There is some on-street parking available in the centre, but you need to read the signs carefully; for example, some streets will only allow a stay longer than 2h after 3pm and others are for trucks and buses only. There is an app called RingGo, pay by phone service, which shows where parking areas are and can offer discounted parking if you use the app to pay, in most cases.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in York?

    On average a car hire in York costs $83 per day.

  • How much is the price of fuel in York?

    The average price of fuel in York is $10.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $128 and $171, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in York?

    Standard (Skoda Superb or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in York.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Manchester airport (MAN)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Europcar, Alamo, Sixt, Budget, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Manchester airport (MAN)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Europcar, Alamo, Sixt, Budget, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • How can I find car hires near me in York?

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

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in York?

    A Standard car hire in York costs $120 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in York?

    In York, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Car Rental Centre Harrogate Road Yeadon (39 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in York?

    On average a car hire in York costs $581 per week ($83 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in York?

    On average a car hire in York costs $2,489 per month ($83 per day).

York car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews
Best rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

3 locations in York

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15 Foss Island Road

+44 1904 623000

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Leeman Road

+44 1904 658240

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

Monks Cross Dr

+44 190 469 1692

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

We picked up the car in York, England and drove to Edinburgh, Scotland followed by a tour of western Scotland on the way to Inverness. We drove the next day to my great grandmother's home town, Aberlour. We decided to drive to Wales instead of taking the train. Now we are in Wales and will leave tomorrow for SW England. We have grown attached to our little car and wish we could adopt it.

Cons:

NOTHING

1 out of 1

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in York

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Autohorn Fleet Services Ltd

+44 1904 557545

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Wigginton Road

+44 371 384 3458

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10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2022

KAYAK
The personal service on pick up and drop off. The gentleman who did the practical hand over was the most helpful I’ve had in years of experience in hiring cars. Cheerful, helpful and just a pleasure.

1 out of 1

Arnold Clark

10.0

Wonderful

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

One location in York

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Unit 7 Great North Way

+44 190 452 9199

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Hertz

6.9

One location in York

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Leeman Road

+44 843 309 3082

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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8.0 Very Good

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff at the Hertz car rental at York train station were friendly and quick. I was out of the office in less than five minutes. I have nothing but good things to say about the Hertz staff in York.

Cons:

Nothing negative about my experience in York.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Agent Sarah in York was very efficient and helpful. Their service will certainly bring me back to Hertz!

Cons:

Nothing!

1 out of 1

Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

No reviews available

2 locations in York

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Leeman Road

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York City Office

+44 843 309 3082

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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National

9.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

One location in York

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Leeman Road

+44 1904 658240

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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keddy by Europcar

7.6

Good

No reviews available

3 locations in York

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Autohorn Ltd The Engine Works

+44 844 846 0872

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Clear Car Leasing

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York Railway Station

+44 371 384 3458

Monday08:00 - 17:0016:30 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 17:0016:30 - 23:59
Wednesday16:30 - 23:5908:00 - 17:00
Thursday16:30 - 23:5908:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:0016:30 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 17:0013:30 - 23:59
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Budget

7.4

Good

No reviews available

2 locations in York

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3/7 Layerthorpe

+44 190 465 3503

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Leeman Rd 75

+44 190 464 4919

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Dollar

5.4

Fair

No reviews available

One location in York

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Unit 2 Bentley Park

+44 1904 438844

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in York

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Centurion Park

+44 1904 696333

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Shouqi

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One location in York

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AUTOHORN LTD Queen Street Adjacent to Long Stay Car Park

+44 371 384 3458

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Sunnycars

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One location in York

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Queen Street

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in York

Locations in York

Unit 2 Bentley Park

+44 1904 438844

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30

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6 travellers who hired a car in York gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3

Car hire locations in or near York

Good to know

Most popular agency

DRIVALIA

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$83/day

Good deal

$73/day

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