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Car hire in Exeter
Cheapest car
£18.79/day
at Exeter Airport (EXT)
Cars found
210
across 1 pick-up areas
Rental companies
7
in and around Exeter
Rental offices
8
on the map below
Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.
Exeter is where the M5 ends and the rest of Devon begins. With Dartmoor, two coastlines and Cornwall within reach, it's a natural place to pick up a car. Compare offers in the city, at St Davids station and at Exeter Airport side by side, then choose the one that suits your trip.
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City, St Davids or airport?
Many of Exeter's branches are on the Marsh Barton estate south-west of the centre, while others operate from the airport close to junction 29 of the M5. St Davids is the main station for trains from London and Bristol. The best value can move between the three with your dates, so compare before you book.
Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.
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Car rental offices in Exeter
Map of car rental offices
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Car classes & models
Cars you can hire in Exeter
Economy
from £20.81/daySmall hatchbacks for up to four people; a sensible default for most trips.
27 offers in our searchCompact
from £23.48/dayRoomier hatchbacks with space for a family's weekend luggage.
27 offers in our searchMedium
from £30.18/daySaloons and larger hatchbacks for longer drives in comfort.
23 offers in our searchSUV
from £27.31/dayRaised seating and extra space - popular for countryside and coast.
68 offers in our searchPeople carrier
from £47.53/daySeven to nine seats for groups and big families.
31 offers in our searchClasses and "from" prices come from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for 23 Nov - 30 Nov (7 days). Models are examples - the exact car depends on the supplier.
Local know-how
Driving in Exeter
Where the M5 ends
The M5 finishes at Exeter, where the A30 continues west to Cornwall and the A38 heads for Plymouth. Summer Saturdays bring heavy holiday traffic on all three, so set off early if you can.
Dartmoor and Devon lanes
Many Devon lanes are single-track, with high hedges and passing places. On Dartmoor, ponies, sheep and cattle graze unfenced land right beside the road. Slow down, and be ready to reverse to a passing place.
Park & Ride
Park & Ride sites on the edge of Exeter are the easiest way into the centre. City-centre car parks are within walking distance of the cathedral and shops, but they fill up on Saturdays and during the school holidays.
Rush hour
Junctions around the M5, Marsh Barton and the river crossings into the centre are busy at peak times. Allow extra time if you're returning the car before a train or a flight, and avoid the school run where possible.
Get out of town
Day trips by car
Dartmoor (Haytor)
Granite tors, open moorland and grazing ponies on Dartmoor's eastern edge.
Sidmouth
A Regency seaside town beneath the red cliffs of the Jurassic Coast.
Dartmouth
A pretty harbour town on the River Dart, with a castle guarding the river mouth.
Torquay
Palm-lined seafront, sandy beaches and a busy harbour on the English Riviera.
Lyme Regis
Fossil hunting on the beach and a stroll along the historic Cobb harbour wall.
Dunster
A medieval village and hilltop castle on the edge of Exmoor National Park.
Distances are straight-line from Exeter city centre; road distances are longer.
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