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Bolton car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bolton

  • After you finalise the itinerary for your trip, make sure you secure a reservation for your car hire in Bolton so you can pick up your vehicle and commence exploring without missing a beat. Leverhulme Park or Queens Park lie within 2 miles of town centre where you can enjoy morning tea before heading out for a lengthy car ride. The coastal resort town of Blackpool has amusements galore and is well worth the 40 mile trek via the M61 and M55 East.
  • Though it lies some 20 miles south-west of Bolton, Manchester Airport is the closest international airport to the town and offers a variety of agencies where you can select a Bolton hire car at affordable rates. National, Europcar and Enterprise are three companies among others from which to choose. A complimentary shuttle bus makes pick-ups from Terminals 1, 2 and 3 every 10min and ferries you to the Car Rental Village where your vehicle awaits.
  • Unless you are familiar with driving around Bolton, it’s recommended that you use a sat nav to make navigation less confusing and avoid running around in circles. Of course, you should always be on the watch for pedestrians and cyclists and avoid bus lanes whenever possible. The ring road encompassing Topp Way/St. Peters Way/A579 and B6205 funnels traffic in and out of the town centre and is liable to be congested during morning/evening rush hour and afternoon lunchtime, so research a couple of alternative routes just in case.
  • Busy thoroughfares like the A575, which runs through the centre of town, should be avoided during the hours of 7:00-9:00 and again at 17:00-20:00 when rush hour congestion is usually at its worst. The 13:00-15:00 period can also be a time of increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic. If you don’t want to get bogged down by football gridlock on Sundays, consider taking the bus or metro to attend Wanderers games at the University of Bolton Stadium.
  • Book your car hire in Bolton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size hire cars in Bolton are around 7% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Bolton

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Bolton?

    Economy and compact cars are recommended getting around the tightly packed streets in the town centre and it’s always easier to find parking for them. When travelling with family or a few friends, an intermediate vehicle or passenger van is a more appropriate mode of transport in terms of overall comfort.

  • What’s the speed limit in Bolton?

    The speed limit for travel around the town centre and other heavily populated areas and school zones is 20mph, with limits increasing to 30mph on roads outside restricted areas. You are allowed to drive your Bolton car hire at 50mph on single carriageways such as the B6206, and at 60mph on dual carriageways such as the A579 or A666. The main arteries around Bolton are filled with junctions where speed cameras and CCTV are in effect, so keep an occasional eye on your speedometer while you’re cruising.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bolton?

    In Bolton, you are allowed to park on roads with single yellow lines between the hours of 18:00-20:30 from Monday to Saturday unless otherwise prohibited by street signs and on-street parking is free all day on Sundays. NCP operates the majority of pay parking garages in the downtown area including NCP Bolton Topp Way, NCP Bolton Octagon Theatre and NCP Bolton Blackhorse Street near the Bolton Railway station. NCP locations are open 24/7 and rates start at £3.10 for 2h with special rates for all-day, nights and Sundays.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Bolton?

    The average price of fuel in Bolton is €6.32 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €76 and €101, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Bolton?

    Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bolton.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Manchester airport (MAN)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include Alamo, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Manchester airport (MAN)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Budget, GREEN MOTION, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Bolton?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Bolton?

    A Full Size car hire in Bolton costs €67 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Bolton?

    A Luxury car hire in Bolton costs €100 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Bolton?

    A Standard car hire in Bolton costs €66 per day, on average.

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Bolton car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

One location in Bolton

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Unit 16 Pilot Industrial Est

+44 1204 867025

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Budget

7.3

Good

2 locations in Bolton

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Orlando Works

+44 1204 329502

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

Thynne Street

+44 1204 329502

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

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Europcar

7.0

Good

One location in Bolton

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Bolton

+44 371 384 3447

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Hertz

6.8

Okay

One location in Bolton

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Flex Space Office No 3

+44 1204 238105

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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GREEN MOTION

5.5

Fair

One location in Bolton

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Mercury Filling Station, Manchester Road, Westhoughton

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Avis

7.3

Good

One location in Bolton

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Orlando Works

+44 1204 329502

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

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Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

Best rated

One location in Bolton

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46 Manchester Road

+44 120 423 8105

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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keddy by Europcar

7.2

Good

One location in Bolton

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Thynne St, Bolton , Reino Unido

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Bolton

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Daubhill

+44 844 499 3399

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Free2Move

No score available yet

3 locations in Bolton

Locations in Bolton

Bridgeman Street

Monday08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:30 - 17:00
Friday08:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Higher Bridge Street

+44 1204 929288

Monday08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:30 - 17:00
Friday08:30 - 17:00

Manchester Road

+44 1204 389999

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Bolton

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Manchester Road

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Bolton

Locations in Bolton

Unit 1b

+44 1204 327226

Monday08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:30 - 17:00
Friday08:30 - 17:00

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969 travellers who hired a car in Bolton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0

Car hire locations in or near Bolton

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Most popular car type

Full-size

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Car hire insurance in Bolton

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Bolton car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Bolton.

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Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Bolton car hire.

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Pick-up locationBolton
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Hire locations15
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