Car Hire FAQs
What do I need to hire a car with Enterprise?
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
- 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.
Can I hire a car with a debit card?
We accept all major debit cards except for Maestro, Electron, Solo and pre-paid cards. To hire our 4x4s and premium vehicles, we require a credit card. All cards MUST have the main driver's name on it.
How much does it cost to rent a car?
Our prices may vary because car hire prices are based on various factors such as, vehicle size, seasonality, length of rental, vehicle make, availability and location. Customers are advised to start the booking process to determine the exact price.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify or cancel your reservation via our website or mobile app. If you prepaid your booking and you cancel 3 days or more before your specified pick up time you will receive a full refund of the total amount. To extend your car rental, you can click “Call to Extend Your Rental” in our mobile app. You can also call your rental branch or 0800 800 227 to extend your reservation.
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Renting a Car at Portsmouth Southsea
Local Car and Van Hire in Portsmouth-Southsea
Located on Portsea Island, the seaside resort of Southsea at the southern end of the city of Portsmouth is an interesting place to visit. Although Southsea is part of Portsmouth, it has its own unique identity and charm. In addition to its seaside attractions, it has well-developed commercial ventures and attracts many visitors for both leisure and business purposes. Well-known features of Portsmouth-Southsea include two piers with amusement arcades, and the seafront Blue Reef Aquarium. Sporting facilities for visitors and locals are also well developed in Portsmouth-Southsea. These include mini-golf courses, tennis courts, volleyball courts and a skateboard park. Some of these facilities and others in Portsmouth are spread out but easily reached by car. If you are in Portsmouth-Southsea without your own transport, why not hire a car and visit anywhere in Southsea or other parts of Portsmouth with the minimum of inconvenience? Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s Portsmouth-Southsea Branch has a range of modern cars of various types to choose from. The branch is located at Unit 6, St. Georges Industrial Estate in Rodney Rd, Portsmouth, and can be reached with the number 17 bus from various parts of Portsmouth, including South Parade Pier in Southsea.
Cheap Car and Van Rental in Portsmouth-Southsea
Enterprise ensure that rates for hired cars are always highly competitive and affordable. In addition, Enterprise provide good value for money by offering online deals and supplying well maintained, modern and fuel-efficient cars that keep running costs as low as possible. To ensure maximum savings, book and prepay the car of your choice online. It’s a simple procedure, and it ensures your chosen car or van will be ready and waiting for you.
Portsmouth-Southsea Van hire
If you need a van for picking up and transporting goods or materials, Enterprise have an excellent range of vans of varying capacity for hire. Small, medium and large vans, including Luton box vans with even greater carrying capacity are all available, and as with car hire, all Enterprise vans for hire are well maintained and highly dependable. Learn more about Enterprise van hire
A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire
Enterprise offer a wide range of cars and vans of various sizes and types to suit the needs of customers. Small family cars, mid-sized family cars, SUVs and people carriers can all be hired, and you can rest assured that whichever type of car you hire, it will be in tip-top condition, modern and stylish, and will serve your purpose perfectly.
Driving Information in Portsmouth-Southsea
Southsea's coastal location at the southern end of Portsmouth is just over three miles from the city centre. The quickest route to Southsea is via North Victoria Road and then South Victoria Road, leading into Southsea. There are many paid and free parking areas throughout Portsmouth, and excellent, two-storey parking facilities are available at Southsea’s Waitrose Supermarket Car Park on Marmion Road.