Barnes car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Barnes

  • Choosing car hire in Barnes in London will give you plenty of freedom to explore the UK capital on your own schedule. Hiring a car in Barnes is ideal if you want to explore beyond the city limits and visit scenic areas around London, like the Surrey Hills or historic towns like Bath and Oxford. While public transport links are available from London to most notable tourist attractions, you will often have multiple stops and changeovers on your route. Hiring a car will also allow you to visit the High Weald National Park, which is home to Rudyard Kipling’s historical house and estate, and which isn't easy to get to by bus or train.
  • London has six major airports, most of which have excellent car hire facilities on-site. If you want to collect your hire car at the terminals, the most convenient airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), and London Stansted (STN). If you are arriving through LHR, you will find car hire desks located inside Arrivals at all four terminals. When you land at Gatwick, the car hire centre is located at the North Terminal Bus Depot, and is connected to the South Terminal via a shuttle. At STN, you should take the free shuttle from the main terminal forecourt to reach the car hire centre.
  • In general, British drivers are not aggressive, but they will expect you to keep up with traffic if you are driving on motorways and in crowded city areas. If you are driving in London itself, you must watch out for pedestrians crossing, especially close to commuter centres, like train and tube stations. When using a car hire in Barnes, keep your speed low around these areas and watch for people crossing between parked cars. When driving in the country, you will usually find the traffic moves a bit faster, and may want to take care on country roads with poor visibility, in case you encounter oncoming traffic or cyclists coming around bends.
  • London City Centre usually has heavy traffic and at least some congestion, especially during the rush hours between 07:00-09:00 and 17:00-19:00. If you plan to drive outside London, you will find that the main roads leading in and out of the city are extremely busy during these times, but may be slightly quieter at weekends. Major roads around London, like the M3, M4, and M25, also have high volumes of traffic, so it is best to avoid these entirely during peak times.
  • Book your car hire in Barnes at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact hire cars in Barnes are around 56% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Barnes

  • How much is the price of fuel in Barnes?

    The average price of fuel in Barnes is €6.06 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €73 and €97, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Barnes?

    Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Barnes.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, U-Save, keddy by Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Dollar, Avis and Allegiance.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Budget, Hertz, U-Save, keddy by Europcar and Dollar.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, Budget and keddy by Europcar.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Barnes?

    A Compact car hire in Barnes costs €51 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Barnes?

    A Mini car hire in Barnes costs €32 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Barnes?

    An Economy car hire in Barnes costs €40 per day, on average.

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

    If you are driving in London City, it is highly recommended that you choose a Barnes car hire company with compact vehicle options. Smaller cars are much easier to manoeuvre in heavy city traffic, and will allow you to get into tight parking spaces or squeeze down narrow streets with vehicles parked on either side. However, if you plan to drive mainly outside the city, a standard-size car with a larger engine will help you keep up with traffic on motorways and country roads.

  • What’s the speed limit in Barnes?

    Speed limits in the UK are displayed in mph (mph), and can change frequently between areas, especially throughout urban areas. In built-up areas, the speed limit is usually 50 km/h (30 mph), whereas, on rural roads or single carriageways, the national speed limit is 95 km/h (60 mph). On motorways in Britain, you can drive up to 130 km/h (80 mph).

  • Where are the best places to park in Barnes?

    When you choose car hire in Barnes, you will find plenty of convenient car parks located in the nearby area. There are even some free car parks in Barnes, although these will often be busy, especially in the peak summer months. When you pay for parking in Barnes, you can usually expect a ticket to cost around £3-5 for a 2-hour stay.

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Barnes car rental reviews and directory 
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DRIVALIA

10.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Barnes

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Fulham Broadway Centre Shopping Mall - Multi-Story Car Park

+44 20 3657 6054

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Underground Ltd, Fulham Broadway, London

+44 20 3657 6054

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Compact estate car

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The service was excellent

1 out of 1

National

8.6

Very Good

One location in Barnes

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 20 8563 7400

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

One location in Barnes

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200 King Street

+44 20 8563 7400

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday12:00 - 15:00

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keddy by Europcar

6.9

Okay

2 locations in Barnes

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Putney Bridge, 72 The Arches- Ranelagh Gardens

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Putney Bridge

+44 371 384 5957

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Dollar

6.1

Okay

One location in Barnes

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110-116, Upper Richmond Road West

+44 207 625 3556

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Easirent

4.9

Mediocre

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Fulham Road

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Barnes

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144-146 Hammersmith Road

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Sixt

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2 locations in Barnes

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144-146 Hammersmith Road

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

3, Putney High Street/Unit 15A

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Michael, Nov 2024

Compact

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Signage for Sixt reception could be better. It took a while to find it at Putney Exchange.

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One location in Barnes

Locations in Barnes

110-116 Upper Richmond Rd

+44 20 8150 1411

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30

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One traveller who hired a car in Barnes gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.9

Car hire locations in or near Barnes

Travelling to a place near Barnes?

Hire a car at Barnes if you plan to visit one of these locations
Newmarket
Chipping Norton
Lewes
Amersham
Ely
Arundel
Shepperton
Marlow
Woodbridge
Woodstock
Bray
Farnham
Beaconsfield
Burford
Hook
Littlehampton
Lymington
Lyndhurst
Rye
Westcliff-on-Sea

Good to know

Most popular car type

Compact

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Car hire insurance in Barnes

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Barnes car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Barnes.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Barnes car hire.

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