Enterprise
Short-Term Car and Van Rental

One Day Car and Van Rental

Hire a car for one day with Enterprise and find the perfect rental solution for your needs. We have a wide range of well-maintained vehicles so we are sure that you will find the perfect one for your journey.

At Enterprise, we are committed to maintaining the highest level of cleanliness in the industry. Our rigorous protocols include strict sanitising procedures to protect the health and safety of all.

Price transparency is very important to us as we don't want you getting any nasty surprises when it comes to paying. Visit our Car Hire Costs Explained page to see what is extra, what is optional and what is included in the base hire price.

Why hire a car for one day?

With Enterprise, one-day rental means a full 24 hours, so you can drop the car or van back the next day, as long as it is within 24 hours of having picked it up. Any longer than 24 hours and your rental will roll into a second day.

Family Day Trips – are the relatives joining you for a day out? Are you heading to the beach and need more space for picnic things and watersports paraphernalia? We have the right car for you.

One-way rental – you can return the hire car or van to any of our other 400+ Enterprise branch locations. Ideal when you are travelling from one point to another and don't need the return trip.

Drive in the comfort of your own space - so you don't need to worry about train timetables and seat availability.

Popular One Day Rental Vehicles

From big to small vehicles, we have it all.

Small Car Hire

Our small hire cars are perfect for your shorter journeys - whether for commuting or those longer journeys, guaranteeing great fuel efficiency across the country.

Saloon Car Hire

Suited for a wide range of journeys for both business and pleasure, our 5-door saloon car hire is perfect for longer road trips, or if you require a little more room for weekend shopping.

Ford Fiesta

Economy Car

Economy cars are fuel efficient, stylish and eays to handle. Perfect for driving in and aroud town.

People Carrier

People Carrier

Need a bit more space? Our range of People Carriers offers the flexibility you need when 5 seats just isn't enough. So whether the extended family is coming to stay, or you're taking them away we can make your journey more comfortable

Citroën Berlingo

Small Van

The practical and robust Citroen has a maximum payload of 885kg, making it an excellent compact option for small business and personal use.

Renault Master

Large Van

Practical, strong and economical, the Renault Master marks a new breed of capable and adaptable modern vans. A brilliant option for flat moves, transporting sporting equipment, deliveries and more.

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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.