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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Oxford

  • As a visitor to Oxford, renting a car means that you don't have to restrict your sightseeing to the city center. Although there are several options for public transport around the city, they can be expensive and fail to give you the same freedom as a car. There are plenty of places to be discovered across the city and beyond with a car, like the University Museum of Natural History and Bicester Village.
  • Excited to rent a car on your visit to Oxford? If you are landing at London Oxford Airport you will find only one car hire company based on-site. You will find its car hire office located in Building 34, opposite the Terminal entrance, which is a few meters away. You can also arrange a pick-up from other local off-site car hire companies.
  • Travelers new to the UK should remember to drive on the left. When you enter a divided highway or motorway, you must keep to the left-hand lane unless you’re passing. Roundabouts are very common on UK roads, especially in and around Oxford. The traffic will flow in a clockwise direction around roundabouts, so you must give way to traffic approaching from your right.
  • The morning rush hour in Oxford begins around 7:00 am until 10:00 am and again in the evening from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, traffic is much heavier on the roads. If possible, it’s best to avoid the M40 motorway, especially going towards London, on weekdays as it’s often congested at rush hour.
  • Book your rental car in Oxford at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Oxford are around 30% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Oxford

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

    Renting a smaller car model means that you won’t have any problem navigating Oxford. The city center features mainly narrow streets and outside of the city are undulating country roads that lead to nearby villages, meaning you would need to rent a compact car for complete comfort.

  • What’s the speed limit in Oxford?

    The main speed limit for Oxford is 20 mph, especially in residential areas where there are a high volume of cyclists and pedestrians. In urban areas, a speed limit of 30 mph is enforced, while on single carriageways it’s 60 mph. On dual carriageways and motorways the speed limit is 70 mph. Elsewhere, the rest of the UK’s roads adhere to the national speed limit of 60 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Oxford?

    When it comes to parking in Oxford, you have many options. If you have the time, you can use the Park and Ride, which has many locations on the outskirts of Oxford. In the city center you can either use the on-street parking or the various parking lots. A well-located parking lot is Oxpens, next to Oxford Ice Rink, which costs around £3.00 ($3.72) per hour.

  • How much is gas price in Oxford?

    The average gas price in Oxford is ₱371.08 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₱4,453 and ₱5,937, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Oxford?

    Compact (Kia Cee'd SW or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Oxford.

  • Which car rental companies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include Europcar, U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

  • Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    The only car rental company onsite at Gatwick airport is U-Save.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Oxford?

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

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Oxford?

    A Compact car rental in Oxford costs ₱5,728 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Oxford?

    An Economy car rental in Oxford costs ₱2,999 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Oxford?

    A Mini car rental in Oxford costs ₱2,756 per day, on average.

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Oxford car rental reviews and directory

 
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Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.4

One location in Oxford

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1865 202088

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Chris, Oct 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
The sales staff are excellent

1 out of 2

National

9.5

Wonderful

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

8.4

One location in Oxford

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1865 202088

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Hertz

9.2

Wonderful

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

9.2

2 locations in Oxford

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Langford Ln, Kidlington

+44 1865 649750

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

Osney Mead

+44 1865 920164

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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keddy by Europcar

8.0

Very good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Oxford

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Littlemead Business Park- Ferry Hinksey Road

+44 371 384 5974

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5

Good

Read 10 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.4

3 locations in Oxford

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10 Watlington Road

+44 1865 396000

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

53 West Way

+44 1865 202088

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday11:00 - 15:00

Building 34, Oxford Airport

+44 186 520 2088

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
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Europcar

5.5

Fair

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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

3.5

2 locations in Oxford

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Ferry Hinksey Road

+44 371 384 5974

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Ferry Hinksey Road

+44 371 384 5974

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2.0 Poor

Carolina, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
When we got there they said the booking was not registered from Kayak so we had to luckily find a car available on the spot.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Mini

KAYAK
The car was dirty with bald tires. It didn’t feel safe. I was also charged many fees that were not disclosed when I initially booked this car with kayak. Very unsatisfied.

1 out of 1

Budget

7.3

Good

One location in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

Watlington Road

+44 344 544 8468

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Dollar

6.1

Okay

2 locations in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

Langford Ln, Kidlington

+44 1865 649750

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

Osney Mead

+44 843 309 3059

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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GREEN MOTION

5.5

Fair

One location in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

2, Oxford Road

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

Banbury Road, - Unity Motors, Kidlington

Opening times not available

Ferry Hinksey Road

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YourRent

No score available yet

2 locations in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

Oxford Kidlington Airport

Opening times not available

Oxford Railway Station

Opening times not available

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Firefly

No score available yet

One location in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

Osney Mead

+44 843 309 3059

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

370 Iffley Road

+44 1865 749000

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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INTERRENT

No score available yet

One location in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

Little Mead Business Park

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Oxford

Locations in Oxford

Electric Avenue, Ferry Hinksey Road, Osney Mead Industrial Estate

+44 1865 250252

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

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36 travelers who rented a car in Oxford gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.6

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Compact

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Oxford car rental information

Pick-up locationOxford
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