Car hires in Southend-on-Sea, England

When you hire a car in Southend-on-Sea, you should abide by the city’s 50 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Southend-on-Sea are 100 km/h and 115 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Southend-on-Sea.

Europcar has the MG HS (and other similar SUV vehicles) for hire in Southend-on-Sea. You can expect to hire the MG HS in Southend-on-Sea from Europcar for $106/day on average.

Those looking to hire a car in Southend-on-Sea for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in England during the month of March usually is around 6 °C with 46.1 mm of possible rain.

Prices for cars in Southend-on-Sea refresh daily.

There are 13 operators available for cars in Southend-on-Sea as of March 2025.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Southend-on-Sea. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Southend-on-Sea, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.