Car & Van Hire - Poole

Visiting Poole? Enterprise offers convenient car and van hire to help you get started.

Poole is a lively coastal town in Dorset, known for its natural harbour, sandy beaches and maritime charm. With a rich seafaring history, it combines traditional character with a modern, relaxed atmosphere. The town centre features a mix of historic buildings, independent shops and waterfront restaurants overlooking one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Poole’s golden coastline and sheltered bays make it a favourite destination for water sports, coastal walks and family holidays. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the Jurassic Coast, it’s perfectly placed for exploring both sea and land.

Hiring a car in Poole is the best way to discover Dorset’s coast and countryside. The area offers some of the most scenic drives in southern England, from winding coastal roads to peaceful rural lanes.

With a car, travellers can reach nearby beaches, national parks and charming villages that are not easily accessible by public transport. Families or groups can opt for a 7-seater or 9-seater people carrier, while smaller vehicles like an automatic car or SUV suit shorter trips or solo travel. Van hire in Poole is also a convenient choice for moving furniture, transporting goods or completing work projects, with a selection of small vans, large vans and Luton vans available.

Whether you’re heading for a seaside getaway or managing a move across town, Enterprise provides flexibility for all kinds of journeys. The road connections from Poole are excellent, linking quickly to Bournemouth, Dorchester and the wider Dorset coast.

Nearby attractions

There are many places worth visiting by car around Poole. Sandbanks Beach is one of the most famous stretches of sand in the UK, known for its clear water, fine sand and relaxed coastal vibe. It’s ideal for swimming, walking or enjoying a family picnic by the sea. A short drive along the coast brings you to Durdle Door, one of Dorset’s most photographed landmarks. This natural limestone arch, set along the Jurassic Coast, offers stunning views and walking trails along the cliffs. Another nearby highlight is Corfe Castle, a historic ruin with panoramic views over the Purbeck Hills. Visitors can explore its medieval remains and learn about its long and dramatic history. Each of these destinations shows a different side of Dorset’s charm, all easily reached from Poole with a hire car.

Car hire in Poole

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 Poole

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.