Car & Van Hire - Taunton
If you live in Taunton or you're visiting the area, you may need to rent a car or van. Maybe your own car has broken down and you need a replacement, or you're on holiday and need a car to explore the area?
Enterprise Car Rental is on Cornishway, just off Wellington New Road roundabout and you'll find a wide range of vehicles available to you there, from cars all the way up to Luton vans. So, if you're planning a self-move or need to transport bulky items we can also help.
Visiting Taunton and the Area
If you don't know the area, Taunton is the County Town of Somerset, located off the M5 between Bristol and Exeter in the heart of lush, rolling countryside.
Taunton has no shortage of shops to explore including the many independent retailers on historic Bath Place, where you can also sit in a cafe and watch the world go by.
Things to do near Taunton
While you're in the area, you may want to visit the races at Taunton Racecourse or watch a bit of cricket at The Cooper Associates County Ground.
For gardening enthusiasts there's the Taunton annual flower show at Vivary Park as well as Hestercombe and its 50 acres of historic gardens, perfect for families with theatre and musical events going on throughout the summer.
Walks near Taunton
You can blow away the cobwebs with a walk in the Quantocks or the Blackdown hills, both designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just a short drive away.
There are plenty of lovely villages along the route where you can stop for tea, including Nether Stowey, once home to the poet Coleridge.
Antiques near Taunton
If you fancy going further afield, Honiton in Devon is just a 30-minute-drive away and a mecca for antique lovers, with high-end shops and quirky emporiums lining the main street.
And while you’re there, why not go on to the charming sea-side town of Sidmouth, for fish and chips on the seafront?
Rental Policies
Taunton 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.