Best value car hire from top brands
Peterborough car hire tips
Where to pick up your car
The closest car rental brand to Peterborough train station is Avis – it takes just under 10 mins to walk there (0.7km).
Top car rental brands
The most popular car rental brands in Peterborough are Europcar, Alamo, Avis, Keddy and Thrifty.
Local currency
Pound Sterling (GBP)
Average temperatures
Warmest month: August (18°C)
Coldest month: January (4°C)
Side of road
Left
Hire a car in Peterborough
Peterborough is a cathedral city resting in the heart of rural Cambridgeshire.
Pleasant countryside surroundings complement Peterborough’s top heritage treasures. Its 12th century Romanesque and Gothic cathedral is an imposing structure which once housed the remains of Henry VIII’s first wife.
Meanwhile, the city’s Norman castle, Longthorpe Tower, displays of some of the most impressive 14th century wall paintings in northern Europe. Peterborough is only an 80 minute drive from London Stansted Airport and easily connects to the A1 motorway.
Car rental in Peterborough – the numbers
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the most popular rental length in Peterborough?
A. Six to seven days.
Q. When is the most popular time to rent a car in Peterborough?
A. August.
Q. What’s the best value car hire brand in Peterborough?
A. Budget is the cheapest car rental brand in Peterborough, offering cars from just £12 per day.
*Based on easyCar real booking data.
Fast facts
Cheapest month / most expensive monthAverage cost per day of car hire in Peterborough
| November | £10.70 |
| December | £17.90 |
Car typeAverage cost per day of car hire in Peterborough
| Mini | £12.50 |
| Economy | £13.70 |
| Compact | £17.70 |
Historic day trip
Burghley House
Burghley House is an easy 20 minute drive from Peterborough. There is no public transport near the house – the closest is Stamford – so a car is the most convenient way to reach the site.
Designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, this 16th century mansion was one of the grandest houses of the Elizabethan age.
There are 35 major rooms just on the ground floor and historic parklands occupied by a herd of deer. Burghley is also home to a vast collection of fine art, from Oriental to European pieces.
Look out for the different markets and festivals that take place on the estate throughout the year.
Points of interest near Peterborough
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire cathedral city with a bronze age village.
Cambridge
A university town dating back to 1209, famed for it Gothic chapel and notable graduates, including Stephen Hawking.
Nottingham
Best known for its medieval tales about Robin Hood and the invention of the lace making machine.
Wisbech
The capital of the fens, known for its Georgian houses and charming B&B in a peaceful rural setting.
Saffron Walden
A medieval market town overflowing with historic buildings and the largest parish church in Essex.
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