Harpenden car hire

The average price of fuel in Harpenden is €6.08 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €73 and €97, depending on the car size.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Compact car hire in Harpenden costs €42 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Harpenden costs €25 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Harpenden costs €57 per day, on average.

The type of car recommended for driving in Harpenden can differ, depending on your needs and the time of the year you visit this town. Generally, though, a small car is recommended to aid you in manoeuvring the narrow streets of Harpenden and parking in tight spaces. We recommend a larger car if you prioritise comfort and stability over anything else. Big cars have more legroom and luggage space and are great for road trips.

In built-up areas, the speed limit in Harpenden has been set to 48 km/h (30 mph) to prioritise pedestrian safety and reduce the risks of accidents. The speed limit goes up to 112 km/h (70 mph) on motorways and dual carriageways. These speed limits may change depending on the roads, so ensure you keep an eye out for speed limit signposts when using car hire in Harpenden. Additionally, special zones like residential areas have a speed limit of 32 km/h (20 mph).

It is a good idea to park your car in one of the city’s street parking if you need to explore the town centre and market on foot. These car parks are ideal for short stays (30 minutes to 2 hours). If you plan to stay longer, we recommend an off-street car park. Available options include Amenbury Lane, which charges £1 for 2 hours, Waitrose Harpenden, which charges £15 for 2 hours, and Harpenden Station, where you will pay £4.20 for 2 hours.