Enterprise

One-Day Car and Van Hire

Only need a car or van for the day? Whether it’s a quick trip, a one-way journey, or a last-minute plan, Enterprise offers flexible one-day car and van hire to suit your schedule. With a wide choice of well-maintained vehicles, you can pick the right one for your journey - be it for work, leisure, or anything in between.
Short-Term Car and Van Rental

Why Hire a Car or Van for One Day?

  • Family day trips: Planning a day out to the coast or countryside? Need extra room for luggage, pushchairs, or outdoor gear? We’ve got vehicles to suit.
  • One-way travel: Pick up your vehicle at one branch and drop it off at another.
  • Convenience: Avoid the hassle of train delays, crowded carriages or rigid timetables. With your own vehicle, you’re in control of the journey.
  • Short-term flexibility: If your car is in the garage or you just need transport for the day, our flexible hire options are designed to work around your plans.
  • When you need a van to move a bulky item, piece of furniture, kitchen appliance or drop a student off at uni with all their stuff.

Book Your One-Day Vehicle Hire

Whether you need a car or a van choose straightford daily rental with Enterprise. Book online or visit your local branch to get started.
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What is a Rental Day?

A rental day is a 24-hour period. So, if you collect your vehicle at 10am and return it by 9:45am the next day, you’ll only be charged for one day. Return it after 10am, and it rolls into a second day.

We know things don’t always go to plan, so there’s a 29-minute grace period to allow for minor delays - giving you a bit of breathing room if you're running late.

No Hidden Costs

Our car and van hire costs explained in one place so you know exactly what you are paying for and what is included free of charge.

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Modern Vehicles

Our fleet of modern, safe and efficient vehicles includes over 230 makes and models across the UK, giving you the choice you need.

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Free Pick Up/Drop off Service

If you can't get to us, we can come and collect you and take you to our branch to pick up your vehicle, subject to availability.

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Other Available Rental Periods

While one-day car hire is ideal for short trips, we also offer flexible options for longer journeys. Whether you need a vehicle for a few hours, a weekend, or even a month, we’ll help you find the right fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

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, and 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. Learn more about what you need when hiring here.

No. At Enterprise you don't need to purchase insurance as we provide a damage waiver within the cost of your hire. You can, of course, take option to purchase additional protection products to reduce the excess further to give you complete peace of mind. Visit our car hire insurance page for further details.

All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may hire full-size MPVs, premium vehicles/exotic cars and Luton vans. Younger drivers might be interested in Enterprise Car Club. Learn more about age requirements for hiring a vehicle here.

All drivers must present a full valid driving license. If the driving license is written in a language and characters different to those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required.  Learn more about car hire driving licence requirements here.

We accept payment by either a debit or credit card in the name of the renter. A credit card is required if you are renting a People Carrier, Compact Elite, SUV, Premium, Luxury or Executive vehicle. Learn more about our accepted card payment methods here.

For more FAQs, please visit our FAQ page.