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Car Hire in Shaftesbury

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 Shaftesbury

  • 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 Shaftesbury

We can discuss the vehicle group, dates, delivery and collection address, driver details and intended use for your hire in Shaftesbury. 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 Shaftesbury.

  • 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 Shaftesbury

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

  • A30 — A road — approximately 0.4 km: This is the closest listed feature to Shaftesbury, Dorset. Its proximity may be useful context when considering vehicle hire, but it does not establish how to reach it.
  • A350 — A road — approximately 0.5 km: This is nearly as close as the A30, with just 0.1 km between their supplied straight-line distances.
  • Gillingham — Train station — approximately 6.2 km: This is the nearer of the two listed train stations, though appreciably farther away than either A road.
  • Tisbury — Train station — approximately 10.1 km: This is farther afield than Gillingham, so it is less local in straight-line terms.
  • Yeovil Bus Station — Bus/coach station — approximately 31.2 km: This is farther afield and the most distant listed feature. All distances are straight-line between Ordnance Survey reference points, not driving distances or proof of direct access.

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

ABOUT THE AREA

The Historic Hilltop Town Of Shaftesbury In The Beautiful County Of Dorset

Situated west of Salisbury near to the border with Wiltshire is the historic hill top town Shaftesbury. It is a significant hilltop settlement in Dorset, surrounded by the county’s rolling countryside. The town features various sceneries to take in and local attractions to explore. With plenty of heritage sites its visitors to explore and experience, it is an ideal destination for individuals, couples and families looking to have a fun-filled holiday trip and family vacations. As a destination that offers plenty of attractions and various sceneries, this town is a very interesting place that is well worth to pay a visit.

Shaftesbury’s monthly farmers market offers the town’s finest local produce and local products that every food enthusiast will surely love. It houses a variety of premiere restaurants, traditional pubs, coffee shops and various eateries serving some local delicacies and savoury meals meaning it is a destination that offers its visitors a great food and drinks. The town also offers a good shopping experience, with a high street filled with plenty of independent shops, tiny boutiques and modern shopping facilities.

Things To See And Do In Shaftesbury

There are plenty of things to see and do in Shaftesbury, with its excellent variety of local sights and attractions. Aside from taking in the breath-taking sceneries, you can also visit. One of its most popular local attractions is the Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. It features a beautiful garden and houses an amazing collection of artefacts that tell the story of the town its people. It is a great attraction that visitors must check out. The Gold Hill Museum is another attraction tourists should not miss, set in two historic buildings, housing an incredible collection, it is placed well worth visiting.

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

Call 023 8181 9810
Call 023 8181 9810