Car & Van Hire in Brighton

Car Hire FAQs

The essential items you will need to bring to an Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch when hiring a vehicle are:

  • a valid drivers licence
  • valid ID
  • a credit or debit card.

You will also need to prove you are over 25 years of age, and there may be additional documentation required for international drivers.

We accept all major debit cards except for Maestro, Electron, Solo and pre-paid cards. To hire our 4x4s and premium vehicles, we require a credit card. All cards MUST have the main driver's name on it.

Our prices may vary because car hire prices are based on various factors such as, vehicle size, seasonality, length of rental, vehicle make, availability and location. Customers are advised to start the booking process to determine the exact price.

You can modify or cancel your reservation via our website or mobile app. If you prepaid your booking and you cancel 3 days or more before your specified pick up time you will receive a full refund of the total amount. To extend your car rental, you can click “Call to Extend Your Rental” in our mobile app. You can also call your rental branch or 0800 800 227 to extend your reservation. 

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Location Details for Brighton

Location Details

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Renting a Car at Brighton

Local Car and Van Hire in Brighton

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.