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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Portsmouth

  • Portsmouth is the only island-city in the UK with a naval history stretching back to the time of the Spanish Armada. With your car hire in Portsmouth, you can discover the magnificence of its natural harbour as well as points within and beyond. Take a short trip 3 miles south to visit the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and tour the magnificent HMS Victory, then move on to impressive Spinnaker Tower for a taste of the old and the new. Enjoy a nice evening jaunt to Southampton 20 miles east along the M27, where you can enjoy dinner and the view.
  • Southampton Airport (SOU) offers a great variety of options for car hire in Portsmouth including Sixt, Enterprise and Europcar and you’ll need a reliable vehicle for the 32-mile drive east. The airport’s car hire area is directly across from the terminal, so you’ll have no trouble finding it once you exit the building.
  • Portsmouth is a densely populated city for its size and its importance as a main naval base means there’s bound to be areas prone to congestion with vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. Expect to encounter heavy traffic in the eastern and southern portions where business and industry thrive on a daily basis. The A3 and A288 curve through these districts while the A2047 dissects the city south and connects the island with the mainland.
  • Naval cities tend to have an earlier rise than most, so anticipate the morning and evening rush hours to act accordingly. To be safe, 6:00-8:00 and 16:00-19:00 are times during the week when gridlock along primary roads should be expected. Bear this in mind making your way to and from Southampton Airport along the M27 and the M275, as well as along the A2030 ring road. Weekends are liable to busy with sports and other special events so keep your sat nav handy in case your travel route needs to be amended.
  • Book your rental car in Portsmouth at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Portsmouth are around 76% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Portsmouth

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

    Old cities tend to have more narrow roads than their contemporaries, so a compact car is a smart way to get to explore nooks or crannies, which may be off limits to larger vehicles, and is easier to handle where parking is concerned. Large parties will be more comfortable in an intermediate, SUV or people carrier, so choose the option which works best for all concerned.

  • What’s the speed limit in Portsmouth?

    The legal speed limit for the city of Portsmouth is 20mph. On main drags like the A2047 and A3, speeds up to 50mph may be possible in your Portsmouth car hire heading out of the city. If your route heading in takes you onto the M27 or M275 then the maximum speed allowed along these major motorways is 70mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Portsmouth?

    Portsmouth City Council offers several parking garages around the city, like the ones at Clarence Esplanade and Alec Rose Lane, where you can park your vehicle for about £1.80 per hour. On-street parking may be difficult to obtain considering the dense population especially in the downtown area so keep a few pay and display locations in mind just in case. Using the Harbour Car Park leaves you closest to Portsmouth Harbour and from there you can ride the ferry to the Isle of Wight. Parking over 5h costs about £12.00 and a return ticket on the ferry runs about £18.50 per adult.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Portsmouth?

    Based on our information, car rental agencies in Portsmouth only have manual transmission cars.

  • How much is gas price in Portsmouth?

    The average gas price in Portsmouth is C$ 9.15 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 110 and C$ 146, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Portsmouth?

    Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Portsmouth.

  • Which car rental companies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include DRIVALIA, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Avis, Hertz, U-Save, GREEN MOTION, Budget and Sixt.

  • Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include keddy by Europcar, Hertz, U-Save, Budget, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Dollar.

  • Which car rental companies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include DRIVALIA, keddy by Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Budget, Alamo, National and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

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

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

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

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

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

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Portsmouth?

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

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Portsmouth?

    An Economy car rental in Portsmouth costs C$ 21 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Portsmouth?

    A Standard car rental in Portsmouth costs C$ 29 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Portsmouth?

    A Compact car rental in Portsmouth costs C$ 33 per day, on average.

Portsmouth car rental reviews and directory 
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Europcar

8.6

Very good

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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

6.6

3 locations in Portsmouth

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6a The Hard

+44 371 384 5977

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Gunstore Road

+44 371 384 5978

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Gunstore Road

+44 371 384 5978

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6.0 Okay

James, Feb 2023

Economy

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The car was really dirty on the outside, absolutely filthy. When filling out the paperwork I was informed the excess was £100,000!!!! And damage would result in me paying £100,000. They said this was how the booking came over and they thought it was a bit strange. They advised I should take out their basic level of cover that would reduce the excess down to £1600. This cost me an extra £48 on top of the booking price, almost another 50% on top of my price. All in all a very disappointing experience.

1 out of 1

keddy by Europcar

8.2

Very good

2 locations in Portsmouth

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6A The Hard

+44 371 384 5977

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
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Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Gunstore Road- Limberline Ind Est

+44 371 384 5978

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Budget

7.4

Good

2 locations in Portsmouth

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Car Park C Lakeside N Harbour

+44 344 544 7593

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
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Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00

Car Park D Lakeside N Harbour

+44 344 544 6091

Monday08:00 - 16:00
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Sixt

7.3

Good

One location in Portsmouth

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Anchorage Road

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Dollar

5.5

Fair

One location in Portsmouth

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Unit G5 Railway Triangle Est

+44 23 9221 4888

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
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Friday08:30 - 17:30

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.7

Poor

One location in Portsmouth

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Gun Store Road,Limberline Ind Est, Portsmouth

+44 371 384 5978

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

2 locations in Portsmouth

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32 Quartremaine Rd

+44 844 499 3399

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Anchorage Road

+44 20 7018 8246

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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Portsmouth

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599 London Road

+44 23 9266 1321

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Walton Road

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30

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Low C Rent

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One location in Portsmouth

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Lakeside North Harbour Western Rd, Portsmouth

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Portsmouth

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Gunstore Road

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Portsmouth

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Ind Estate Walton Rd Farlingto

+44 23 9221 4888

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30

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3 travellers who rented a car in Portsmouth gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

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Economy

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Portsmouth car rental information

Pick-up locationPortsmouth
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Rental locations17
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