Watford car hire

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Most popular car type

Economy

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Watford car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Watford with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Watford?

You should book your rental car in Watford around 90 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car rental company in Watford?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Watford are National (8.5), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1), and Avis (7.4).
National
National
Rated 8.5/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 8.1/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 7.4/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 7.3/10

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Watford?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Watford is January at an average cost of $35/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Watford when prices are $77/day on average, which tends to be 123% above the yearly average hire price for Watford.

What rental car company in Watford has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sunnycars operate 2 locations each in Watford, more than any other rental company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Watford

  • With a car hire in Watford, you’re well on your way to exploring the charms of this market town and borough just north of London. Cassiobury Park and award-winning Oxhey Park are two of the attractions situated within 3 miles of Watford Junction Railway Station downtown, but with so many sights on offer you’re spoilt for choice. If you are into history, check out the medieval town of Aylesbury about 24 miles due west along the A41.
  • Making a reservation for your car hire in Watford at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers the advantage of choosing between providers who offer 24-hr pick up and return of your vehicle, which is a convenient advantage. Most of them also offer extras like additional mileage, child seats or additional drivers, which you might need according to your travel plans. You can find a range of hired car companies with offices at all terminals (2 to 5) and transport is provided for pick-up locations beyond walking distance.
  • Obtaining a sat nav can make the difference between getting lost and safely navigating your way around Watford town centre and destinations further afield. Jaywalking pedestrians are uncommon but it’s useful to know where cycling and bus lanes are located so you avoid accidents and avoidable fines whenever possible. In unfamiliar surroundings always err on the side of caution, especially when you’re out on the road at night and observe all posted speed limit signs.
  • An extensive network of primary roads, such as the M4, M25 and M40, and secondary roads, such as the A1, A41 and the A414, pass through and around this borough so traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hour periods should be expected in and out of the town. Vehicles along the M1 to and from London may complicate matters so a sat nav becomes instrumental for suggesting alternate routes to avoid bottlenecks and busy parts of the town.

FAQs about renting a car in Watford

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

    Compact cars are always popular vehicles for zipping around the town while intermediate SUVs or premium cars offer addition seating for your travel buddies or relatives. If you intend to spend long stretches of time on the road during your stay in Watford, fuel efficiency and comfort should be your main concern, especially on road trips in surrounding areas.

  • What’s the speed limit in Watford?

    A 20mph speed limit is set within town limits to help protect the growing number of cyclists, areas with schools, and pedestrian traffic around Watford. Along the M1 and M25 main motorways as well as the A1 and A41 dual carriageways, you can safely accelerate up to 70mph. There are multiple single carriageways, such as the A4008 and the A4125, which crisscross the borough connecting with various districts around the county of Hertfordshire that allow speeds up to 60mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Watford?

    Watford Kings and Watford Palace are two huge public parking spots within a 10 minutes’ walk of the town centre where you can leave your Watford car hire for £2 per 2h stay. You may prefer the one at Church on Exchange Place, which allows for convenient payment by cash or card. There are also free parking sites at Kemp Place and South Oxhey, which are open all day, seven days a week, if you don’t mind taking the bus or metro to get there.

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, U-Save, Hertz, Budget and Europcar.

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

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

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

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

  • Which hire car agencies 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, Hertz, Budget and Europcar.

  • Which hire car agencies 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, Hertz, Budget and Europcar.

  • Which hire car agencies 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, Hertz, Budget and Europcar.

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

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

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

    An Economy car hire in Watford costs $529 per day, on average.

Watford car rental reviews and directory

 
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National

8.5

Very Good

One location in Watford

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1923 800300

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

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very Good

2 locations in Watford

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12-14 Greenhill Crescent

+44 1923 251076

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

80 Cassio Road

+44 1923 800300

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00

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Avis

7.4

Good

One location in Watford

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201 The Harlequinn

+44 344 544 9057

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday11:00 - 17:00

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Budget

7.3

Good

One location in Watford

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Intu Mall Harlequin Centre

+44 344 544 9056

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday11:00 - 17:00

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keddy by Europcar

7.0

Good

One location in Watford

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247 Lower High Street

+44 371 384 5970

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

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Europcar

6.9

Okay

One location in Watford

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247 Lower High Street

+44 371 384 5970

Opening times not available

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Hertz

6.9

Okay

One location in Watford

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Hilton Watford,elton Way

+44 1923 253169

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.7

Poor

One location in Watford

Locations in Watford

247 Lower High Street

+44 371 384 5970

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Watford

Locations in Watford

247 Lower High Street

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Hilton Hotel, Elton Way

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A Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Watford

Locations in Watford

3 Otterspool Way, Watford

Opening times not available

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Firefly

No score available yet

One location in Watford

Locations in Watford

Elton Way

+44 192 325 3169

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Watford

Locations in Watford

329 St Albans Road

+44 1753 744844

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

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Watford

Locations in Watford

Europcar Internet Aldenham Road

+44 870 607 5000

Opening times not available

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Watford

Locations in Watford

6 Colonial Way

+44 1923 606662

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30
Saturday08:30 - 18:30

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Watford car hire information

Pick-up locationWatford
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Hire locations17
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