Car & Van Hire - Plymouth City Centre
Hiring a car at Plymouth City Centre
Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers affordable car and van hire in the heart of Plymouth. The branch at Octagon Street is located on the western edge of Plymouth city centre, close to the city’s best shopping and cultural attractions. Enterprise is within a 15-minute walk or a short five-minute drive from Plymouth rail station and ferry terminal. The A38 Devon Expressway via the A386 is less than 10 minutes to the north, making the branch easily accessible from major routes in the region.
A car or van hire from Enterprise lets you make the most of your time in and around Plymouth. Whether you are travelling between business meetings or exploring Devon, you can set your own itinerary and travel at your own pace. A car rental in Plymouth is a great way to explore the scenic landscapes of Devon, including Dartmoor National Park and its exciting climbing, walking and horse riding opportunities. You can also meander along the scenic shores of the Roseland and Polperro heritage coasts.
Cheap Car and Van Rental in Plymouth
Enterprise offers fantastic rates on cars and vans from their city centre locations in Plymouth. Whether you are booking in person or online, you will find an affordable rental. You will find the best deals and lowest prices online, where you can also compare rates on a wide selection of vehicles. The Enterprise website also lets you compare cars and vans to find the best option for your needs. With a prepaid booking from Enterprise, you can save even more on your next car or van rental in Plymouth.
Plymouth Van Hire
A range of vans is available for hire at the Plymouth city centre branch. They supply modern and spacious vans of all sizes on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. A van is the perfect option for moving into your new home or for your next renovation project. They also supply small and large vans for commercial use, including affordable options to supplement your existing fleet. Learn more about Enterprise van hire.
A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire
The Plymouth city centre fleet includes a diverse collection of well-maintained vehicles. Options range from mini and compact cars to larger sedans and estates. If you want to travel in luxury, stylish convertibles and executive cars are available. SUVs give you additional power and space when exploring more remote routes in Devon’s scenic countryside, and Enterprise also supply comfortable people carriers if you are travelling with a larger group of friends or family.
Driving Information in Plymouth
The A386 is a short drive from the branch and links the city centre with the Devon Expressway, which forms part of the A38. The A38 runs between the A30 to the west of Plymouth and Junction 29 of the M5 motorway to the east. Exeter Airport is less than an hour away. When exploring rural routes in Devon, drive cautiously and keep an eye out for wildlife. Roads in the region’s national parks and scenic countryside are often narrow, so extra attention is needed when sharing the road with other road users, including walkers and cyclists.
Rental Policies
Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.
AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.
All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.
In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.
Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles . If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required.
Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.
Documentation- all drivers must produce all parts of a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. Domestic renters must produce a photo ID- passport or driving license. International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K. renters who wish to use a debit card are also required to produce two proofs of address such as a bank or credit card statement, which are less than three months old and may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.
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Plymouth City Centre Car Hire FAQs
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