Car & Van Hire in Barnsley

Car Hire FAQs

The essential items you will need to bring to an Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch when hiring a vehicle are:

  • a valid drivers licence
  • valid ID
  • a credit or debit card.

You will also need to prove you are over 25 years of age, and there may be additional documentation required for international drivers.

We accept all major debit cards except for Maestro, Electron, Solo and pre-paid cards. To hire our 4x4s and premium vehicles, we require a credit card. All cards MUST have the main driver's name on it.

Our prices may vary because car hire prices are based on various factors such as, vehicle size, seasonality, length of rental, vehicle make, availability and location. Customers are advised to start the booking process to determine the exact price.

You can modify or cancel your reservation via our website or mobile app. If you prepaid your booking and you cancel 3 days or more before your specified pick up time you will receive a full refund of the total amount. To extend your car rental, you can click “Call to Extend Your Rental” in our mobile app. You can also call your rental branch or 0800 800 227 to extend your reservation. 

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Location Details for Barnsley

Location Details

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Renting a Car at Barnsley

Barnsley Car & Van Hire

The Enterprise car and van hire branch in Barnsley is on the Harborough Hill road, just a five-minute walk from the railway station if you are arriving by train, and less than a ten-minute-walk from the town centre.

You'll find a good range of different cars and vans for your needs, whether it's a people carrier for a family holiday, a sedan for a business trip, or a van to collect your bulky purchases at the Tuesday Antiques and Collectors market.

Visiting Barnsley and the Area

This former mining town in South Yorkshire is pretty much half-way between Sheffield to the south and Leeds to the north along the M1. The town is ideally located for a trip to the Peak District, which lies just to the west. And when you're not out walking the peaks, Barnsley Market is famous in the area for its over 300 stalls selling everything from local food produce, to fabric and cosmetics. 

Whether you live locally or you are visiting, renting a car will give you the freedom to enjoy daytrips in the area. 

 

Things to see Near Barnsley

Visit the beautiful village of Silkstone and spend an afternoon at the Pot House Hamlet, or drive to one of the many local nurseries and pick up some plants or pots for your garden. 

There are several National Trust sites in the area that you shouldn't miss, from the hilly moors and crags of Marsden Moor Estate to TV's Pemberley from Pride and Prejudice at Lyme. Whatever your vehicle needs, Enterprise Car and Van Rental can help.

Sport Near Barnsley

Football enthusiasts should head to Oakwell, Barnsley FC's home ground, and watch the Tykes play, it's just a six-minute drive from the centre, and there's plenty of car parking available. 

For golf fans, the beautiful Crookhill Park Golf Course is just 15 miles away on the outskirts of Doncaster.

 

Things to do with Kids Near Barnsley

Families will love the Calypso Cove waterpark at the Metrodome which has water flumes and slides to suit all ages. 

For a calmer day out, head to Cannon Hall Farm in Cawthorne and meet Iggy the Iguana and Robert the Alpaca and his best friend Annie, the orphaned goat.