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Car & Van Hire - Brighton

Brighton

Location Details

New England St
Brighton, ENG, GB, BN1 4GQ

Pick-Up Service Available
After-Hours Returns Unavailable
With a population of 285,300, Brighton is a vibrant town, known for its cultural and social scene as well as its popular seaside location for superb coastal driving in your Enterprise hire vehicle. Right on the south coast, with stunning Georgian and Regency architecture, Brighton has many sights to see and enjoy. For example, visit the Royal Pavilion or the famous Brighton Pier. The whole family will enjoy Sea Life on the town's seafront. If you're planning a trip further afield in your hire vehicle, you must visit the South Downs and take in Devil's Dyke. The Sussex countryside is also within easy reach, with lots of walks to enjoy, such as around Ditchling Beacon. As well as being a popular commuter town, Brighton is an important business and retail hub. You might be visiting the Hollingbury Industrial Estate in your hire vehicle, for example. For those who love to shop, Brighton is a real treat, with its narrow alleyways full of clothes stores, jewellery outlets and antique dealers. There's also the Churchill Square Shopping Centre, with its large car park for parking your rental car before enjoying the many enticing stores. The Brighton Enterprise branch is just to the north of the town centre on New England Street. It's within walking distance of Brighton Central and London Road train stations, and just a little further from the National Express coach station, which is close to the seafront. The Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch is right on the A720, a main road that runs to the north, east and west of the town centre. In general, traffic in Brighton flows well but it can be busier at peak times, so plan a little extra time for your trip in your hire vehicle at busier times!

Cheap Car and Van Rental in Brighton

At Enterprise, you can pick up a great deal on a hire vehicle from this top-quality company. Enterprise prides itself on excellent offers and superb customer service. If you book online, you can get a great deal on hire cars and vans. So, why not save money on prepaid rental and book online to make the most of a good price? Most of all, the up-to-date vehicles on offer are maintained to high standards, and the models are all fuel efficient, so you'll save on fuel costs.

Brighton Van Hire

Book with Enterprise and hire different sized vans for commercial or personal purposes. There's a superb selection of small, medium and large vans. All are made by renowned manufacturers. If you need an XL van, this is no problem. Alternatively, you might benefit from a Luton van, which can come with a tail-lift for transporting heavy items – for example, when moving house or moving commercial items. Enterprise looks after its van fleet to guarantee reliability and you'll also get a van that's clean inside and out, so all you need to do is book online and collect your vehicle! Learn more about Enterprise van hire.

A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire

Since customers need different sizes of vehicles for different purposes, Enterprise has a comprehensive range to cover every need. For example, hire a compact vehicle that will happily take four people and luggage. You could also choose from economy vehicles or larger economy vehicles, which are roomy and great value. Equally popular are intermediate and standard cars. Once again, these are all modern and reputable makes and models. If you choose the top of the range, there are premium vehicles, with small, large and coupe or convertible models for an ultra-smart look. For the best in luxury, opt for an executive premium vehicle. Finally, choose a people carrier or SUV for your family or group of five or more and benefit from style, flexibility and great value.

Driving Information in Brighton

As with most towns, you can expect traffic to ebb and flow in Brighton, depending on the time of day you travel. The town is served by several major roads, such as the A720 that runs past the Enterprise branch, and the A23 London Road. Brighton has three train stations in total (Brighton Central, London Road to the north, and Hove to the west. The town benefits from several public car parks, such as The Lanes, London Road and Trafalgar Street, as well as from on-street parking. Brighton also enjoys a good local and national bus service, within easy reach of Enterprise Brighton.

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.

Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to all cars 100.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles  250.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 500.00 GBP. In Northern Ireland the reduced excess on all commercial vehicles is 500.00 GBP. You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. The price of Excess Protection varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT. Premium location fee applies to airports.

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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Brighton Car Hire FAQs

The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:

  • The length of time you are renting the car
  • Car class selected
  • Rental location
  • Added insurance or protection products
  • Additional products selected
  • If you have to modify your reservation
  • If you have to extend your reservation
  • If you have to change your rental drop-off location

For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.

To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:

  • To be 25 years old 
  • A valid driver's license with a photo
  • A photo ID (For example: a driver’s license or passport)
  • Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you’re renting from)

Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to: 

  • An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the license is written in a language or characters different to those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
  • Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK. 

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Fuel Policy at Non-Airport locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refueling charge may apply at some locations.
  • A full tank of gas is not guaranteed.

Fuel Policy at Airport Car Rental Locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refueling charge may apply at some locations.
  • You may opt to pre-pay for fuel -- Pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
    • You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
    • Pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of gas minus a per gallon discount.

Note: Prepaid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.