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One-Way Car Hire in The UK with Enterprise

With Enterprise, one-way car hire is simple, flexible, and tailored to suit your travel needs. Thanks to our extensive network of branches across the UK, you can collect your vehicle in one location and drop it off at another — no need to return to your starting point.

How to Make a One-Way Booking

  • On the booking form above, tick the 'Return to a different location' box.
  • Fill in your desired pick up location and drop off location.
  • Fill in your dates and times.
  • Choose the vehicle you want to rent.
  • Choose whether you want to pay now and save 10%, or pay full price later.
  • Fill in your contact details.
  • Now you're all set for your one-way car hire!

Why Book your One-Way Rental with Enterprise?

  • One-way car hire is available at most of our 400+ UK locations.
  • Our wide network of branches gives you a greater choice of locations.
  • With over 230 makes and models, you're sure to find the car you want.
  • We also offer international one-way hire.
  • Our fleet of modern, efficient cars guarantees reliability.
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Popular Vehicle Types for One-Way Hire

Enterprise offers a broad selection of vehicles to meet your needs:

Economy Car (e.g. Vauxhall Corsa): ideal for everyday travel and budget-friendly trips. 

Compact SUV (e.g. Nissan Qashqai): great for family getaways and countryside drives. 

Mini Car (e.g. Fiat 500): perfect for city driving and easy parking. 

Intermediate SUV (e.g. Hyundai Tucson): comfortable for long-distance journeys. 

Compact Car (e.g. Ford Focus): a versatile option for town-to-town travel. 

When is One-Way Car Hire Your Best Choice?

When you are not flying from and to the same airport

This service can be very useful if your flight is cancelled, you often don't have many options and have to fly back home to a different airport. This can be very inconvenient if you had organised transport home from your original airport of arrival.

Sometimes, when you are booking holiday flights, the cheapest option involves different airlines, leaving from one airport and returning to another. One-way car hire can get you back to where you want to be.

When you are travelling from one end of the country to the other, and it's more convenient to fly out of your final destination. In these cases, one-way car hire makes the most sense as you don't want to waste time and money, driving back to your starting point.

When you just need to get somewhere, but you won't need a car while you are there

This can happen when there are transport strikes and during peak periods such as Christmas, where you are several people travelling with a lot of luggage, and public transport isn't the most convenient or cheapest option.

When you are moving home and won't be coming back to your pick up location, a one-way car hire can get you and your most valuable possessions to your new home, on time to let the movers in.

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Popular One-Way Routes in The UK

Here are some of the most common one-way journeys for both business and leisure: 

London → Manchester
Birmingham → Bristol
Edinburgh → Glasgow
Leeds → Newcastle
Liverpool → Sheffield
London → Brighton
Glasgow → Inverness
Bristol → Cardiff
Manchester → Liverpool
Nottingham → Leicester

Vans for House Moves

If you are moving house or office, hiring a van yourself to move your possessions can be the most cost effective option.

Car Hire Costs Explained

See what is included in your car & van hire costs, what you have to pay for and what are the optional extras.

Prepay Online and Save 10%

Save 10% when you pay in advance. You can still cancel, free of charge, up to 3 days before your rental starts.

Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About One-Way Car Hire

Yes. Enterprise offers flexible one-way car hire across the UK. Simply choose your pick-up and drop-off locations during booking. A one-way fee may apply, depending on the route and availability.

Pricing varies based on factors such as vehicle type, distance between locations, and time of booking. Any applicable one-way fee will be clearly shown during the reservation process.

In many cases, yes. Enterprise offers international one-way hire between select countries. Availability depends on local regulations and vehicle availability, so it's best to check in advance with our team. 

You can choose from a wide selection — including economy cars, compact SUVs, electric vehicles, and people carriers — depending on what’s available at your chosen branch. If you need something bigger, see our one-way van hire options.

Yes. Unless you’ve selected a pre-paid fuel option, vehicles should be returned with the same fuel level as when collected to avoid additional charges.