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Car Rental in Widnes

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  • 2pick-up points
  • from $29 per day
  • 9.0 top rated · Budget

A rental car here costs $129 a day on average, about $909 for a week. Budget is the cheapest for a small car, about $94 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 3 · Shuttle bus (paid): 2
  • Free cancellation: 5 of 5
  • Debit card accepted: 2 of 5
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • Green Motion
  • Drivalia
  • U-Save

Where to pick up in Widnes

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Liverpool Airport John Lennon · 9 km Airport 3 $29 20 min
Liverpool Speke · 9 km City office 2 $132 8 min

Nearby, 18–31 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Liverpool City · 18 km City office 1 $93 19 min
Manchester Airport · 30 km Airport 15 $23 18 min
Manchester Train Station Manchester Airport Station · 31 km Train station 2 $149 18 min

Car rental prices in Widnes by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day
Mini Fiat 500, Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo X 3 $29
Economy Citroen C3, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio 5 $31
Compact Volkswagen Golf, Citroen C4, Hyundai Ioniq 4 $90
SUV Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 1 $146

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Toyota Aygo X rental car in Widnes Drivalia

Toyota Aygo X

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $29/day
Renault Clio rental car in Widnes Drivalia

Renault Clio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $31/day
Citroen C4 rental car in Widnes Budget

Citroen C4

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $90/day
Peugeot 208 rental car in Widnes Budget

Peugeot 208

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $98/day
Citroen C3 rental car in Widnes U-Save

Citroen C3

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $132/day
Volkswagen Up rental car in Widnes Green Motion

Volkswagen Up

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $136/day
Fiat 500 rental car in Widnes Green Motion

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $137/day
Volkswagen Golf rental car in Widnes Green Motion

Volkswagen Golf

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $140/day

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Car rental companies in Widnes

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to May 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Budget

Free shuttle bus 17 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
9.0
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $90/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 321

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Budget at Liverpool Airport John Lennon
Car Rental CabinRental Returns Car Park, Liverpool, L24 1YD
03305510936

Avis

Free shuttle bus 21 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $150/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 114

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Avis at Liverpool Airport John Lennon
Car Rental Cabin Rental Returns Car Park, Speke, L24 1YD
03305510935

Green Motion

Shuttle bus (paid) 8 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.7
Very good 10000+ reviews
from $137/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.4 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 7.8 Pick-up process 7.4 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 981

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat

Office

Green Motion in Liverpool Speke
Green Motion Liverpool Airport Office 4, Goodlass House, Goodlass Road, Liverpool, L24 9HJ
+44 1512 301131 /+44 (0) 333 888 4000 option 1

Drivalia

Free shuttle bus 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.6
Very good 10000+ reviews
from $29/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.5 Cleanliness 7.9 Service at the rental desk 7.7 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 938

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Drivalia at Liverpool Airport John Lennon
Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Unit 21 Compass Industrial Estate, Spindus Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 1YA
Tel :0151 515 3868/ 07825 173 903

U-Save

Shuttle bus (paid) 7 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.0
Good 500+ reviews
from $132/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 6.6 Drop-off process 7.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 988

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat

Office

Liverpool Speke
25 Goodlass Road, Liverpool
0151 230 1131

Rental conditions in Widnes

Based on 5 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to May 2026.

Debit card Accepted by 2 of 5 suppliers: Budget and Avis.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 3 of 5 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 3 of 5 suppliers. Limited at Drivalia and U-Save.
Fuel policy Full to full (3 suppliers), Same to same (2 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 38%, manual 62%.
Electric and hybrid Hyundai Ioniq and Toyota Yaris Hybrid, from $149 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 5 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (5 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (5 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (5 suppliers). Deductible: $1 321–$2 114.
Included in the price Breakdown assistance, Taxes, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 3 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $37–$129.
Extras GPS (5 suppliers), Infant seat (5 suppliers), Child seat (3 suppliers), Wi-Fi (2 suppliers), Booster seat (1 supplier)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Special discount (3 suppliers)

Driving in the UK: drive on the left. Driving rules

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Car rental in Widnes: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 7 min at U-Save to 21 min at Drivalia.

38% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 3 of 5 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the UK, Kuwait and Germany. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Widnes: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Widnes?
Car rental in Widnes starts from $29 per day, and the average price is $129 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $389 for a 3-day weekend and $909 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Widnes?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Widnes over the last 12 months:
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • Drivalia
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Widnes?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Widnes are:
  • Budget: rated 9.0/10 by 2000+ customers
  • Avis: rated 8.8/10 by 2000+ customers
  • Green Motion: rated 7.7/10 by 10000+ customers, average price $145 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to May 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Widnes?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Widnes are:
  • Budget: about $94 per day
  • U-Save: about $140 per day
  • Green Motion: about $143 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Widnes?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Budget, Avis and Drivalia
  • Shuttle bus for a small fee: Green Motion and U-Save
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Widnes and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Widnes, one-way rentals are offered by Budget, Avis and Drivalia. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Widnes?
The minimum age to rent a car in Widnes is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Widnes with a debit card?
Rental companies in Widnes typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Widnes: Budget and Avis. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Widnes offer unlimited mileage?
Budget and Avis include unlimited mileage on all cars in Widnes. Green Motion offers it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Widnes?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Widnes are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Budget, Avis and U-Save.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Green Motion and Drivalia.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Widnes?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Widnes include Green Motion. The cheapest is Green Motion, from $149 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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