Choose SIXT for all your Essex car hire needs. It doesn’t matter if you’re staying in the county’s main city of Chelmsford, or exploring the smaller towns like Basildon, Braintree, or the historic Colchester. This is a rural area, so we lay on a full range of vehicles suited to the region, including 4x4s and MPVs. All our cars are an average of three months old and are sourced from the most reliable and trusted premium car brands in Europe. And while offering a first-class driving experience, we make them accessible at economy prices. We provide friendly, 24/7 support for your car hire in Essex, and you also get free cancellation when you pay on arrival.
As in many rural counties, most of the towns in Essex are quite small, with long histories, and thus have old street layouts – lending themselves to our compact and economy cars. To travel to the countryside, hire a luxury saloon, an MPV or a 4x4. If you’re sightseeing in a tour group, a minibus will suit your purposes perfectly. For the classic country driving experience you can also get a nippy sports car or a convertible. Vehicle booking periods are flexible – you can get anything from a long-term rental to a one-day rental, with bookable extras including child seats and sat nav units.
In winter, head to the historic indoor attractions, like The Cressing in Braintree, which is one of the largest Knights Templar sites, which also houses purportedly the oldest wooden structure on earth. Or try the Room Escape adventure experience in Southend. Look out for Scotts Grotto on the way. You can also go to Colchester to visit the Colchester Zoo.
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If you have children along for the ride, we can provide child seats as well as an extra diver(s) to share the driving, we also have extra protection packages and added miles.
Cancellation is free any time, simply select ‘pay later’ during booking, this way you can pay on arrival as we understand journeys can change.
The minimum rental age is 21 years old, anyone hiring the car must hold a valid licence for at least a year and there’s a small fee when under 25.