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Car Hire in Portland

We offer self-drive cars for everyday journeys, holidays and business travel. Tell us your dates, passenger numbers and luggage requirements so we can check a suitable car group.

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HIRE BENEFITS

What is included with your hire

We will confirm the terms for your vehicle, dates and delivery address when you ask for a quote.

Free Delivery & Collection

Free delivery and collection are available for eligible UK mainland home or workplace addresses. We confirm the address, access, timing and vehicle when you book. Airports, stations, ports and other non-standard locations need a separate check; additional charges can apply.

Unlimited Mileage

Unlimited mileage is available subject to current fair-use terms. High-mileage work and courier or delivery-service use need separate arrangements; excess-mile charges can apply.

One-Way Hire

Selected vehicles may be available for a one-way UK mainland hire. We confirm both postcodes, the vehicle, route and any charge before booking. European and island one-way journeys are not included.

OUR VEHICLES

Car Hire vehicles in Portland

  • Economy Car
  • Medium Car
  • Family Car
  • Automatic Car
  • Estate Car
  • 4×4 / SUV
  • Executive Car
  • Luxury Car

Vehicle images show examples only. Availability, make, model, specification and price are confirmed for your dates, location and driver.

HIRE INFORMATION

Car Hire in Portland

We can discuss the vehicle group, dates, delivery and collection address, driver details and intended use for your hire in Portland. Call us to check availability and receive a quote for your postcode.

Tell us how many passengers are travelling, how much luggage you have and whether you need an automatic car.

HAVE THESE DETAILS READY

Let’s plan your hire in Portland.

  • Your start and return dates
  • The delivery address and access
  • Passengers, luggage and transmission preference
  • The named driver’s details

We’ll confirm the vehicle group, price, mileage, deposit and hire conditions before you book.

HIRE INFORMATION

Before you book

Our team will confirm the hire period, vehicle group, delivery and collection arrangements, price, mileage terms, deposit and insurance conditions before you book. Named drivers need to meet the licence and insurer requirements for the car supplied. Ask for a quote covering the full period if you need a longer hire.

Please mention any planned European travel or one-way journey when requesting your quote. These arrangements require a separate check and may affect the vehicle offered and the total price.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a quote?

Call us with your hire dates, delivery postcode, vehicle requirements and driver details. We will check the options and explain the price and hire conditions before you decide.

Is delivery and collection free?

Free delivery and collection are available for eligible UK mainland home or workplace addresses. We confirm the address, access, timing and vehicle when you book. Airports, stations, ports and other non-standard locations need a separate check; additional charges can apply.

Is mileage unlimited?

Unlimited mileage is available subject to current fair-use terms. High-mileage work and courier or delivery-service use need separate arrangements; excess-mile charges can apply.

Can I arrange a one-way hire?

Selected vehicles may be available for a one-way UK mainland hire. We confirm both postcodes, the vehicle, route and any charge before booking. European and island one-way journeys are not included.

What licence and driver details do you need?

We check the licence entitlement and history of every named driver, along with age, experience and intended use. General car, van and truck policies normally cover ages 23–70 with at least two years’ driving experience, subject to approval. Minibuses and heavier vehicles have additional requirements.

Is insurance included?

Insurance is normally included for eligible named drivers on vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Excesses and exclusions apply, including goods in transit, overhead-height, tyre, windscreen and flood damage. Heavier trucks require suitable customer insurance. Confirm the cover for your hire before booking.

NEARBY ROADS & TRANSPORT

Local reference points for Portland

Roads and transport features recorded near the Ordnance Survey place reference.

  • A39 — A road — approximately 0.3 km: This is the closest listed feature to Portland, Somerset. Its proximity may be useful when considering a vehicle-hire location, but it does not establish how to reach the road.
  • A361 — A road — approximately 3.4 km: This is farther from Portland than the A39, though still considerably closer than the listed stations and motorway.
  • Wells Bus Station — Bus/coach station — approximately 11.3 km: Farther afield than either A road, it is the nearer of the two listed stations.
  • Castle Cary — Train station — approximately 16.4 km: Farther afield, and more distant than Wells Bus Station, this is the only train station in the supplied list.
  • M5 — Motorway — approximately 16.9 km: Farther afield and slightly beyond Castle Cary. Distances are straight-line between Ordnance Survey reference points, not driving distances or proof of direct access.

The OS place-name match used here is Portland in Somerset. Check that this is the location you mean, especially where places share a name or the page area differs.

Distances refer to approximate straight lines between OS reference points, not driving routes or access. Source: Ordnance Survey Open Names.

ABOUT THE AREA

The Limestone Tied Island If Isle Of Portland In The English Channel In Dorset

Lying in the English Channel, south of Wyke Regis and west-southwest of London is the Isle of Portland. It boasts a beautiful, wild, rugged and harsh environment. It is considered an explorer’s island and is a great destination for abseiling, kayaking, diving, rock climbing and walking. It offers a plenty of sights and attractions to explore including museums, lighthouses and castles. As a central part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, it is an ideal tourist destination for romantic getaways, adventure trips and fun-filled holiday trips.

The Isle of Portland serves some of the finest seafood and other delicacies from the sea in the county of Dorset. It is home to plenty of fine seaside restaurants, top-rated traditional pubs, friendly coffee shops, and various eateries that have plenty of fresh seafood on their menus. It is a great destination that every food lover will surely love to visit. The island also houses a great selection of souvenir shops, fancy boutiques, modern shopping facilities and independent shops where visitors can get the latest fashion, sports gear and top high street brands, providing an excellent shopping experience to both the locals and visitors alike.

Things To See And Do On The Isle Of Portland

Portland offers its visitors an extraordinary range of things to see and do, with the variety of outdoor activities, heritage sites and world-class attractions it offers, it is a place where visitors will not get bored. One of its top attractions is the Portland Bill Lighthouse. It is a structure that stood for nearly three hundred years and is well worth checking out. With regards to Portland’s heritage sites, visitors can check out the Portland Castle, an attraction that emulates the rich history and heritage of the island and its people; it is a great place to visit. To get to know the destination better, check out the Portland Museum and browse its wonderful collection related to its community and history.

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Tell us your dates, postcode, vehicle requirements and driver details.

Call 023 8181 9810
Call 023 8181 9810