Lowestoft car hire

Located slap bang in the middle of the East Anglian coastline, Lowestoft is known for being the UK’s most easterly town. With a beautiful sandy beach and a newly refurbished pavilion hosting street food vendors and live music, this seaside gem is ideal for a UK summer holiday.

What’s more, you’re just a short drive away from the attractions of both Suffolk and Norfolk – so hiring a car is perfect if you want to go exploring.

Picking up a rental is straightforward in Lowestoft, with a couple of car hire companies in the town centre. Enterprise is a short walk from the train station, while Lowestoft Car Hire is a little further up the road. Search and compare offers from both to secure the best deal.

Three main A roads connect Lowestoft to the rest of East Anglia: the A47, A143 and the A12. After picking up a hire car, you’re free to beach hop along the Suffolk coast – you can reach sandy Southwold or artsy Aldeburgh within an hour. Next, head north to explore the pretty villages of the Norfolk Broads or spend a day shopping in Norwich.

If you want a true road trip – to Burnham Market and the North Norfolk coast, for example – and won’t need to return to Lowestoft, consider dropping off your car elsewhere. Enterprise, for instance, has several offices throughout East Anglia, such as Kings Lynn or Bury St Edmunds.

Worried about parking? It's handy to book accommodation with a space if you’re planning to hire a car in Lowestoft. Alternatively, use one of the town centre car parks – some allow free parking overnight with a maximum stay of ten hours. Many car parks in the area also use the RingGo app for cashless payment, so it’s worth downloading it to your phone before setting off.

Beaches in Suffolk get super busy on warm days, especially during the peak summer season, so aim to arrive early in the morning to secure a good parking spot. Walberswick, Southwold and Aldeburgh all have car parks within a short walk of the sea, as well as local pubs and fish and chip shops. So, grab your swimsuit and a towel, and set off for a UK road trip to remember.

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.