Car & Van Hire - Chichester

Arranging a car hire in Chichester couldn’t be simpler. Enterprise offers a variety of great value vehicles to keep you on the road, backed up by excellent customer service for a smooth and worry-free trip. Whether for business or pleasure, a family holiday or special social occasion, Enterprise’s Chichester fleet contains a wide selection of clean, modern cars, vans, people carriers and SUVs for you to travel in safety and comfort, so you’re sure to be able to find the vehicle that is perfect for your needs. Customers can choose from a small car such as a Toyota Aygo, an intermediate car such as a Skoda Octavia, a premium Mercedes, an executive 4x4 Range Rover or many other vehicles.

No trip to Chichester would be complete without a visit to its star attraction, Chichester Cathedral. The building dates back 900 years and displays architectural features from Norman times through to more modern renovations such as the Victorian Spire. There are medieval carvings, contemporary artworks and many exhibitions, talks and concerts on offer. Other historical attractions in the town include Edes House, a 17th-century Grade-1 listed townhouse.

For arts and culture, Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the best in the UK with an outstanding calendar of shows from dramas to musicals. Renovated in 2014, it is a Grade-II listed building with several cafes, bars and outdoor terraces. Also well worth a visit is Pallant House Gallery, set in the impressive combination of Queen Anne townhouse and contemporary extension. This houses a number of collections, including work by Peter Blake, Lucian Freud, Ben Nicholson and many more modern British artists.

The region around Chichester is home to many charming historic houses and gardens that can be easily got to by car. These include Parham House and Gardens, a well-loved family home dating from 1577, which is set in a scenic deer park with stunning pleasure grounds and formal gardens, together with art, antiquities and textiles on display in the house. Petworth House is a grand National Trust-owned property, home to an incredible art gallery and lavishly appointed rooms, and has many acres of grounds to explore.

Historic Arundel with its castle is also nearby. Arundel Castle is one of the country’s largest inhabited castles; set in 40 acres of grounds with a host of impressive features, it is most famous for the 30-foot tall motte which offers breath-taking panoramic views across the countryside.

Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre is a short drive from Arundel and a fascinating experience where visitors can take the narrow gauge railway, discover rolling stock, try out the many interactive exhibits and witness global communications. There are traditional craftspeople working at the museum and nature trails on which to discover wildlife at any time of year. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Gardens, a short distance to the west of Chichester, is also easily accessible and an intriguing archaeological site offering a unique visitor experience.

West Wittering Beach, of course, is one of the region’s main draws. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the entrance to Chichester Harbour, it is a wonderful place to spend the day, whether playing with bucket and spade or taking a scenic walk.

It's easy to park in and around the city. The closest car parks to the cathedral are Baffins Lane, Little London, St Cyriacs and South Pallant. All these are short term with a limited number of spaces. Medium and long term car parks with more spaces can be found a little further out from the centre, for example, Cattle Market, Northgate and Avenue de Chartres are the largest car parks in the city.

Enterprise in Chichester offers great prices across its large fleet of vehicles, whether you need a 3-door economy car, roomy SUV or 9-passenger people carrier. Book online in advance for the best deals on cheap car rental, or visit our knowledgeable staff in branch for friendly, personal service.

Enterprise offers a wide range of new vans from our city and neighbourhood branches. Explore the full fleet of passenger vans and larger commercial vehicles online or visit us in branch where our staff can help you find your perfect vehicle. Visit our Chichester van hire page to find out more.