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Cheap Car Hire in Jersey

Looking to hire a car in Jersey? Our guide tells you everything about hiring a car in Jersey, which car hire companies have car collection in the terminal, prices, document requirements and customer reviews to help you make the right choice before booking car hire in Jersey.

If you’re arriving by ferry into Saint Helier, please read our ‘Car Hire Jersey St Helier’ guide. It covers useful information about hiring a car when arriving by sea as a foot passenger.   If you’re flying and need Jersey airport car hire when you land, then you’re in the right place.

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All three car hire companies are located in Jersey airport. As you can see in the table below, there isn’t much to choose between them.  Our favourite is Europcar, from our first-hand experience its customer service is great. If you have a preferred car hire company then click their link below.  We’d suggest comparing all three companies on price for the cheapest deal:

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Google Customer Reviews

Which Customer Recommendation

In terminal collection

Key Collection Desk

 

Car Collection

Unlimited Mileage

Drop off location

 

Cancellation Policy

AVIS Logo

4.2 / 5

69% would recommend

Yes

1 minute walk to airport

departures hall.

1 minute walk to car park.

Yes

Return car to car park in the

airport.

Free cancellation – if you cancel

48 hours before.

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4.5 / 5

66% would recommend

Yes

1 minute walk to airport

departures hall.

1 minute walk to car park.

Yes

Return car to car park in the

airport.

Free cancellation – if you cancel

48 hours before.

logo-hertz

4.0 / 5

70% would recommend

Yes

1 minute walk to airport

departures hall.

1 minute walk to car park.

Yes

Return Car to car park in the

airport.

Free Cancellation – if you cancel

48 hours before.

Cheap Car Hire in Jersey: Top Tips

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✔ Use a comparison website

Using a rental car comparison site like Rentalcars means you’ll get the best car hire deals for the cheapest price, and a good layer of insurance protection. Benefits include:

•   Free Cancellation   •   Excess Protection   •   Fair Fuel Policy   •   24/7 Support

Book your car hire early

✔ Book your Car Hire early

Don’t book last minute.  We’d recommend booking at the same time you book your flights and hotel.  If you’re travelling during peak periods or in a high-demand dates like bank holidays, this is more important.  People who booked for August in July paid 26% more than the early birds who booked in May.

Don’t purchase a full tank

✔ Don’t Purchase a Full Tank

Jersey is only 5 miles (8 km) long and 9 miles (14.5 km) wide – therefore you’ll struggle to burn a full tank driving around with a maximum speed limit of 40mph.

Don’t pay for a Sat Nav

Don’t Pay for a Sat Nav

Navigating a trip around the island can be quite difficult with all its narrow roads.  But if you add a sat nav as an extra, it will set you back around £70 for a week’s hire.  Use your phone, and download a map app before you go.

Jersey Car Hire Locations

  • Hertz: Alares House, Saint Peters.
  • Europcar: Hallmark Cars Ltd Arrival Hall, Saint Peters.
  • Avis: La Rue Cappelain, Saint Peters.
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Where to collect your key on arrival?

On arrival, collect your luggage and make your way through to arrivals hall. It’s a two minute walk to the airport departure hall where you can find all three Jersey car hire locations desks. Not all of the route is undercover, so please be prepared with a coat or umbrella during the winter months.

Picking up your Car Hire Jersey

Picking up your Car Hire?

Once you’ve got your key, it’s a 1 minute walk to the long stay car park where you’ll see all car hire vehicles. From here you’ll be ready to drive straight out of the airport and off to your hotel. Pop in your hotel address before leaving the car park, so you know to turn right or left out of the airport.

Jersey Car Hire Locations Map

What documentation do you need to hire a car in Jersey?

All drivers in Jersey must be aged between 25 and 79.  When you arrive at the desk to collect your hire car, present your valid driver’s licence to the car rental provider.  You must have held this for one year or more. If your licence is not in English, you’ll also need to have brought an International Driving Permit. Drivers need to show their passport as additional proof of identity. UK licence holders do not need to obtain a DVLA code to share their endorsements prior to collection.  A credit card is also required to put against a deposit.

Documents needed to hire a car in Jersey - Driving License
✔  Driving License
Documentsneeded to hire a car in Jersey - Passport or National ID Card
✔  Passport or National ID Card
Documents needed to hire a car in Jersey - credit card
✔  Credit Card

Returning your Car Hire in Jersey airport

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Where do I Drop the Car off?

As you drive into the airport from the main round roundabout, follow the signposts for “Car Hire Return” which is immediately left as you enter the airport. Each car hire company has a row of parking spaces which is clearly marked. Park in any free space from the company that you hired from.

Drop the Keys off

Where do I Drop the Keys off?

After parking your car hire in one of the designated parking bays, you will need to drop your keys off in the boxes provided. These are clearly labelled with the car hire companies name. These key return boxes are located as you walk towards the departure hall on the fence.

Driving & Parking in Jersey

Driving & Parking in Jersey

Whenever you drive somewhere new for the first time it’s always worth understanding the rules of the road to ensure you don’t fall the wrong side of the law.  We’ve pulled together a quick guide on everything you need to know for Driving in Jersey, plus parking rules that will make your trip more relaxed if you read before you leave.

Frequently Asked Questions for Jersey Car

This is not just in Jersey, but across most tourist destinations.  Price rises can be attributed to car rental companies having sold off some of their vehicles during the Covid pandemic due to nobody going on holiday.  Now that people are travelling again, they are purchasing more vehicles for their fleet.  Please read our tips on ‘Cheap car hire in Jersey’

Yes definitely. Despite the whole island being only 9miles by 5 miles, in order to make the most of your stay, hiring a car really allows you to maximise what you see with your time on the island. It will allow you to visit the Jersey War Tunnels and Jersey Zoo, amongst other great attractions

In most cases, a quick phone call to your car hire company can put your mind at ease.  They’ll sort an extension to your car hire agreement if required, and normally honour the rate you’ve previously paid online.

Unfortunately you’re not allowed to take a vehicle off Jersey.  The best option here is to travel by foot on the ferry and then hire a vehicle at your next destination.

Sorry you’ll need a credit card to hire your car in Jersey, make sure you’ve got one when you travel

The maximum age you can hire a car in Jersey is 80 years old.  The minimum age for hiring a car is 20 years old.  However if you’d like to hire a MPV or ports car the minimum age is 23 years old.  No matter your age, all drivers must have held a full driving license for at least one year.

The earlier you book, the more choice of vehicles there will be, and generally speaking the cheaper your car hire will.  Leave it late, and vehicle options can become limited particularly on an island like Jersey where there are only a select number of cars available for hire at any one time.

Alternative Vehicle Hire Options

classic car Jersey

If it’s not car hire your looking for, then there are other options in Jersey.  Consider Jersey Classic Car Hire for your time away, a truly romantic way to explore the scenic green lanes.  There’s a great range of vehicle options including a Morris Minor Travelers and even a Austin Healey Frogeye.  Another option is to Hire a Campervan in Jersey, perfect for touring round the whole island and enjoying clifftop views whilst making yourself a brew in the back of the campervan.   For anyone who requires a van rental in Jersey then we’d recommend Fallas Van Hire.

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