One Way Car Hire – Pick Up in One Location, Drop Off in Another
One way car hire lets you collect a rental car in one location and return it somewhere else — without having to backtrack. Whether you’re planning a road trip, relocating, travelling for business, or flying into one city and out of another, Rhino Car Hire makes one way car rental simple, transparent and flexible.
Compare trusted suppliers, see the total price upfront (including any one-way fees), and book with confidence.
What Is One Way Car Hire?
One way car hire (also known as one way car rental) allows you to:
It’s ideal when your journey doesn’t return to your starting point.
Why Book One Way Car Hire with Rhino Car Hire?
Total flexibility
Travel point-to-point without unnecessary return journeys.
Save time & money
Avoid backtracking, extra fuel costs, or return flights.
Upfront pricing
Any one-way drop-off fees are shown clearly in your quote — no surprises at the desk.
Wide vehicle choice
Economy cars, family SUVs, automatics, luxury models and vans.
Airport-friendly routes
Fly into one airport, fly out of another — no parking hassles.
Popular One Way Car Hire Routes
One way car hire is especially popular for:
UK
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London → Manchester
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London → Edinburgh
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Heathrow → Gatwick
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Bristol → Birmingham
Europe
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Barcelona → Madrid
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Rome → Milan
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Paris → Nice
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Lisbon → Porto
USA
Availability depends on the supplier and route — only valid options are shown in our booking engine.
One Way Car Hire at Airports
One way rentals are commonly used when:
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Flying into one airport and departing from another
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Avoiding airport parking costs
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Starting road trips straight from arrivals
Examples:
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Larnaca Airport → Paphos Airport
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Orlando Airport → Miami Airport
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Milan Malpensa → Rome Fiumicino
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London Heathrow → Manchester Airport
How Much Does One Way Car Hire Cost?
The cost of one way car hire depends on:
Some rentals include a one-way drop-off fee, which covers returning the vehicle to its original location.
✔ This fee is always included in your upfront quote when you book with Rhino Car Hire.
How to Book One Way Car Hire
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Enter your pick-up location
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Select a different drop-off location
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Choose your dates and vehicle
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Compare prices and coverage
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Book securely with instant confirmation
Only routes that are available for one-way hire will be displayed.
International & Cross-Border One Way Car Hire
In some cases, you can hire a car one way across borders, for example:
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France → Spain
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Italy → Switzerland
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Germany → Austria
Cross-border one way rentals often cost more due to vehicle repatriation, but if available, all fees will be shown clearly before booking.
One Way Car Hire FAQs
Is one way car hire more expensive?
It can be slightly more expensive due to drop-off fees, but it often saves money compared to returning the car or booking extra transport.
Can I book one way car hire last minute?
Sometimes, but availability is better when booking in advance.
Can I hire a car one way in another country?
In some regions yes — availability depends on supplier agreements.
Are one way fees included in the quote?
Yes. Rhino Car Hire always shows the full price upfront.
Book One Way Car Hire Today
Whether you’re travelling across the UK, Europe or the USA, Rhino Car Hire helps you compare flexible one way car hire deals with total transparency.
Search your route, compare prices, and book with confidence today.
The most popular one-way car hire locations:
One-way rental
Pickup
Drop off
Pacific Coast Highway
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Great Ocean Road
Adelaide
Melbourne
The Garden Route
Cape Town
Port Elizabeth
La Route des Grandes Alpes
Nice
Geneva
North Coast 500
Edinburgh
Inverness