Car & Van Hire - Brighton

Visiting Brighton? If you need to get around, Enterprise offers convenient car and van hire to help you get started.

Brighton is one of England’s most colourful and creative seaside cities. Sitting on the south coast, it combines a lively urban atmosphere with stunning coastal views. The city is known for its pebble beach, elegant Regency architecture and thriving cultural scene.

Brighton’s narrow lanes are filled with independent shops, cafés and galleries, while the seafront buzzes with restaurants, bars and clubs. Just beyond the city, the South Downs National Park stretches for miles inland, with rolling hills and open skies. With its relaxed energy and mix of old and new, Brighton is a popular destination for visitors all year round.

Hiring a car in Brighton gives you the freedom to explore both the coast and countryside. The city’s compact centre is easy to walk, but a car opens up many more possibilities. From scenic drives through the South Downs to day trips across Sussex, having your own vehicle makes travel simple.

An automatic car is ideal for city streets or short journeys, while a 7-seater or 9-seater people carrier suits families or groups heading further afield. Van hire in Brighton is also practical, whether for moving home, delivering goods or managing a business job. Enterprise offers everything from small vans for light loads to large vans and Luton vans for bigger moves.

With good road links to the A23 and A27, Brighton connects easily to London, Portsmouth and Kent, making it a convenient base for travel across the South East.

Nearby attractions

Brighton offers plenty to see, both in the city and within easy driving distance. The Royal Pavilion is one of its most famous landmarks, known for its exotic design and fascinating history. Inside, visitors can explore lavish rooms inspired by Eastern architecture. The Brighton Palace Pier is another highlight for seaside fun with fairground rides, arcades and food stalls. It’s a great spot for families and anyone who loves a classic British day out.

Just outside the city, the South Downs National Park is perfect for walking, cycling or scenic drives through charming villages. Travellers can also visit the Seven Sisters cliffs, one of the most striking coastal landscapes in England. For those who enjoy shopping or dining, nearby Lewes offers a more traditional market-town atmosphere with antique shops and local produce markets.

Car hire in Brighton

Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or in a group, we have the right car for your trip. Our fleet includes economy cars to premium models, as well as family vehicles and SUVs. For larger groups, we offer spacious 7-seaters and 9-seater people carriers. 

Choose from petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric engines, with manual or automatic transmissions available.

If you need extras such as GPS, child seats, or additional drivers. Let us know your requirements and we’ll arrange everything for you.

Van hire in Brighton

Whether it’s for a DIY project, moving house or business use, we have a wide selection of modern vans available for short-term and long-term hire.

We also offer one-way van hire, perfect for house moves or when you are travelling across the country and don’t need to return to your starting point.

All our vans can be driven on a standard licence and are clean, easy to drive and ready when you are. Our branch team will happily show you around your vehicle before you set off.

Why choose Enterprise

Flexible car and van hire

Whether you need a vehicle for just one day, a week, a month or longer, our flexible rental periods will meet your needs.

If it doesn’t suit you to return the vehicle to the same branch where you picked it up, we also offer one-way car hire, allowing you to drop the vehicle back to a different branch.

If you can’t get to your nearest Enterprise branch, we can come and collect you, then drop you back after your hire. Your local branch will confirm availability when they call to finalise your booking.

Transparent pricing

At Enterprise, we believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees and no surprises so when we give you the Total Price, that is what you will pay.

You can also save up to 15% off your car and van hire costs when you pay in advance for your rental.

Commitment to quality

We are committed to providing the best service possible and exceeding our customers’ expectations for service, quality and value.

Branches nationwide

With over 400 branches across the UK, you’ll always find an Enterprise car and van hire location that works for you.

More ways to rent with Enterprise

Enterprise offers more than just traditional car and van hire. For commercial clients, our business rental team can tailor a mobility solution to suit your needs and budget.

In the UK we also operate:

Enterprise Car Club for pay-as-you-go car hire.

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent for specialist commercial vehicle hire.

Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise for luxury vehicle hire.

Enterprise operates in over 90 countries worldwide. You’ll find our branches in major cities, airports and train stations.

All Enterprise locations offer the same great customer service and wide vehicle selection, so you can rely on us wherever your journey takes you.