We understand that car hire is about freedom and flexibility; not every road trip finishes where it begins. So, for those journeys when A to B is all you need, we offer one-way car hire options to get you there hassle-free. 

What is one-way car rental?

One-way car hire is ideal for when you need to pick up a rental car in one destination and drop it off in another. Pick up your car straight from the airport and drop it off at a convenient location when you’re done. It saves you time and effort– compare now to get the best deal.

A one-way adventure into unknown lands, a business trip with multiple stops or perhaps a big move somewhere new and exciting – whatever type of trip you’re planning, we have the car hire solution for you.

One-way car hire is perfect for those long journeys where coming back just doesn’t fit into your itinerary or when driving off the beaten track is the best way to explore. With one-way hire you can cross borders, discover more countries and explore hidden cities. Pick up your car in one place, drop it off in another – It’s as simple as the open road.

How do I book one-way car rental?

Finding the best car rental for your trip takes a little bit of research, but it’s the best way to save.

We’ve rounded up some of the industry’s leading providers in order to give you the widest choice. Simply click through to the partner’s sites below and compare the options available.

How can I avoid one-way car rental fees?

Often there will be a fee for dropping off the car in a different place, as the supplier will need to have the vehicle delivered back to its original location. Unfortunately, this is just one of those costs you can’t really avoid. However, by booking early you can still find cheap and affordable options.

Iconic one-way drives

Need a little inspiration? No problem – some of the world’s most iconic drives just happen to be remarkable one-way routes.

You could take on the Great Ocean Road (Adelaide to Melbourne), the Pacific Coast Highway (Los Angeles to San Francisco) or La Route des Grandes Alpes (Geneva to Nice). Or why not make your own route? With one-way car hire, the open road is yours to explore.

One-way car rental is available from cities and airports across the UK, Europe, the US and Australia.

Click here for more inspiration on classic one-way drives in the United Kingdom

Click here for our recommendations on great USA one-way road trips