Cheap Car Hire in Plymouth, UK
Car Hire Plymouth
Explore Plymouth with Rhino Car Hire and enjoy the freedom to discover Devon and Cornwall at your own pace. From historic harbours and coastal walks to Dartmoor National Park and scenic seaside towns, hiring a car in Plymouth makes travel easy and flexible.
✅ Cheap Plymouth car hire deals
✅ Convenient city pick-up locations
✅ Economy, SUV, and family cars available
✅ No hidden fees – book online in minutes
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Why Hire a Car in Plymouth?
- Coastal Adventures – Drive along the South Devon and Cornwall coastline.
- City & History – Visit the Barbican, Hoe, and historic waterfront.
- Flexible Travel – Perfect for day trips to beaches, moors, and nearby towns.
- Great Value – Compare trusted suppliers and secure the best rates online.
Driving in Plymouth
Plymouth is well connected via the A38 (Devon Expressway), linking you to Exeter and the UK motorway network. Driving is straightforward, though rural lanes can be narrow outside the city.
Quick Driving Times
- Plymouth Hoe & Barbican: 5–10 mins
- Dartmoor National Park: ~20 mins
- Torquay: ~1 hr
- Newquay: ~1 hr 30 mins
- Exeter: ~1 hr
Plymouth Car Hire – FAQs
Is it better to hire a car in Plymouth city or from a nearby airport?
City pick-up is ideal if you’re already in Plymouth. Exeter or Newquay airports are better for arrivals.
Is parking easy in Plymouth?
Yes, there are plenty of public car parks and on-street parking options throughout the city.
Do I need a large car for Devon driving?
Compact cars are often easier for narrow country lanes, though SUVs offer more comfort for longer trips.
Did You Know? – Plymouth
- ⚓ Plymouth is known as Britain’s Ocean City, with a rich naval history.
- 🚢 The Mayflower departed from Plymouth in 1620 on its voyage to America.
- 🌊 Plymouth Sound is one of the world’s largest natural harbours.
Travelling by Air?
Looking to collect your car on arrival?
👉 Car Hire Near Plymouth Airport – Find rental options in Plymouth city or from nearby airports such as Exeter and Newquay.
Current Rental Rates in Plymouth
Ford Fiesta
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 25.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 180.02 EUR from 21/09/2026
Ford Puma
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 28.01 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 196.08 EUR from 21/09/2026
Hyundai i20
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 29.02 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 203.15 EUR from 21/09/2026
Opel Mokka-E
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 59.02 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 413.14 EUR from 21/09/2026
Ford Explorer Electric
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 42.07 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 294.52 EUR from 21/09/2026
Key Highlights for Car Hire at Plymouth: Making the Most of Your Journey.
- Wembury Beach: Drive to this beautiful beach known for its rock pools and scenic walks.
- Buckland Abbey: Visit the historic former home of Sir Francis Drake with its beautiful gardens.
- Saltram House: Explore the magnificent Georgian mansion and its extensive grounds.
- Tamar Valley: Enjoy outdoor activities and stunning views in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Cotehele: Discover the historic house and gardens set on the River Tamar.
Plymouth - Popular Destinations
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Plymouth Hoe
- Royal William Yard
- National Marine Aquarium
- Dartmoor National Park:
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
Our Most Popular Rated Local Car Rental Suppliers from Plymouth
8.8
No.1: DOLLAR,
based on 733 reviews
21 min (average wait time)
8.0
No.3: ENTERPRISE,
based on 644 reviews
23 min (average wait time)
8.0
No.2: BUDGET,
based on 11851 reviews
15 min (average wait time)
Plymouth car hire information
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€ 227.78
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 32.54
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day in Plymouth
| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 36 |
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| February | € 35 |
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| March | € 37 |
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| April | € 36 |
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| May | € 47 |
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| June | € 56 |
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| July | € 78 |
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| August | € 64 |
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| September | € 46 |
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| October | € 47 |
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| November | € 41 |
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| December | € 79 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 28 |
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| February | € 29 |
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| March | € 36 |
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| April | € 33 |
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| May | € 46 |
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| June | € 51 |
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| July | € 65 |
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| August | € 49 |
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| September | € 38 |
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| October | € 50 |
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| November | € 33 |
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| December | € 75 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | |
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| February | € 66 |
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| March | € 76 |
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| April | € 66 |
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| May | € 76 |
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| June | € 45 |
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| July | € 103 |
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| August | € 64 |
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| September | € 107 |
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| October | € 98 |
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| November | € 84 |
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| December | |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 38 |
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| February | € 44 |
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| March | € 46 |
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| April | € 46 |
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| May | € 62 |
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| June | € 59 |
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| July | € 81 |
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| August | € 71 |
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| September | € 53 |
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| October | € 59 |
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| November | € 43 |
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| December | € 92 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | |
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| February | |
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| March | |
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| April | € 78 |
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| May | |
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| June | |
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| July | € 132 |
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| August | |
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| September | € 122 |
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| October | |
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| November | |
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| December | |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 27 |
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| February | € 26 |
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| March | € 32 |
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| April | € 28 |
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| May | € 45 |
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| June | € 50 |
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| July | € 72 |
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| August | € 47 |
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| September | € 34 |
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| October | € 36 |
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| November | € 32 |
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| December | € 71 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | |
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| February | € 75 |
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| March | € 70 |
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| April | € 65 |
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| May | € 73 |
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| June | € 56 |
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| July | € 104 |
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| August | € 56 |
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| September | € 93 |
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| October | € 100 |
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| November | € 53 |
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| December | |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 30 |
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| February | € 38 |
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| March | € 26 |
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| April | € 31 |
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| May | € 44 |
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| June | € 60 |
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| July | € 81 |
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| August | € 54 |
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| September | € 36 |
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| October | |
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| November | € 26 |
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| December | € 85 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
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