Free cancellation
Intermediate car
Newquay Airport (NQY), Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
2
2
Not Specified
Manual
£16.65 /day
Free cancellation
Electric
Full size car
Newquay Airport (NQY), Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
5
4
4/5
AC
Automatic
£18.44 /day
Free cancellation
Electric
Compact car
Newquay Airport (NQY), Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
5
2
4/5
AC
Automatic
£18.45 /day
Free cancellation
Mini car
Newquay Airport (NQY), Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
4
1
2/3
Manual
£18.52 /day
Free cancellation
Economy car
Newquay Airport (NQY), Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
4
1
2/3
AC
Manual
£19.80 /day
Free cancellation
Standard car
Newquay Airport (NQY), Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
3
7
4/5
Manual
£24.21 /day
Free cancellation
Intermediate car
Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
2
7
4/5
Manual
£17.03 /day
Free cancellation
Economy car
Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
5
2
4/5
AC
Manual
£21 /day
Free cancellation
Compact car
Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
5
3
4/5
AC
Manual
£22.33 /day
Free cancellation
Standard car
Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
3
7
4/5
Manual
£24.21 /day
Free cancellation
Mini car
Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
4
3
2/3
Manual
£25.25 /day
Free cancellation
Electric
Full size car
Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
5
3
4/5
Automatic
£25.51 /day
Newquay is a lively town, but there's much more to this seaside destination in north Cornwall than nightlife. Whether you're planning a surf mission or two, or you're keen to explore the beautiful Cornish countryside (and why wouldn't you be?) hiring a car is the best way to get the most from the area.
There are flights to Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) from Europe and further-flung parts of the UK. Although the airport is small, it's well set up for holidaymakers, and Hertz and Europcar both have offices just outside the arrivals hall. There aren’t any car hire offices in Newquay town centre, so plan ahead if you’ll need a vehicle and are looking for a cheap deal.
Once you’ve picked up your rental car, it’s just a 15-minute drive to Newquay along the B3276 coastal road, bringing you into town with some lovely views over Porth Beach. Alternatively, you can take the inland A3059, which takes roughly the same amount of time.
Car rental companies at Cornwall Airport Newquay include:
Newquay is a fairly small town that’s easy to navigate by car and the perfect place to base yourself if you want to explore more of Cornwall. There are several roads leading out of the town on to the A3075, which is the main road that links Newquay to nearby villages and attractions along the coast.
Driving around Newquay itself is fairly straightforward, though there are a few one-way roads to be aware of – notably the central Bank Street-East Street thoroughfare through the town centre. If you’re spending the day at Fistral Beach or another of the town’s sandy stretches, it can be easier to park in one of the town’s larger car parks and walk. In busy summer months and during big swells, the main Fistral Beach car park gets very busy unless you arrive very early, and is best avoided.
Parking in Newquay is generally easy to come by and you’ll find most of the car parks are pay-and-display. If you’re looking for on-street parking, watch out for resident-only parking zones or areas where you can only park for a restricted amount of time. Many car parks run by the Cornwall County Council are free after 4pm.
Padstow
Driving time: 30 minutes
Nicknamed 'Padstein' thanks to the significant presence of celebrity Rick Stein, Padstow has long been the unofficial foodie capital of Cornwall. The town is around half an hour's drive from Newquay and, as well as having various excellent restaurants, is a typically charming Cornish town, with quaint, winding streets and a pretty harbour dotted with colourful boats.
St Ives
Driving time: 50 minutes
If Padstow is foodie central, then St Ives is undoubtedly Cornwall's art capital. It’s not only home to the Tate St Ives, which houses rotating exhibitions from various British artists, but also the impressive Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. St Ives is also a good bet for spotting local marine life – book on to a boat trip to Seal Island to see its resident Atlantic grey seals.
Tintagel
Driving time: One hour
If you’re a fan of fables and fairy tales, plan a trip to Tintagel. Legend has it that King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table lived in the village’s majestic castle, which stands precariously overlooking the Atlantic. As well as visiting its ruins, you can explore a number of other attractions related to the legend, including Merlin’s Cave, which can only be entered during low tide.
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.
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.
A car hire in Newquay costs £43.99 per day on average, though prices will change depending on the car type you select
According to our data, on average you should book 27 days ahead to get the cheapest price
People who have used TravelSupermarket have booked more cars with Enterprise than any other supplier
In the past 30 days, Europcar (£28.19/day) and Keddy (£32.51/day) were the companies with the cheapest prices
Mini is the most frequently booked car hire type in Newquay.
On average a car rental in Newquay costs £307.93 per week (£43.99 per day).
That depends on your holiday, but on average most TravelSupermarket users have booked their car for 5 days
In the last 30 days, TravelSupermarket has compared 8 companies to help find the best car hire deal for you in Newquay
Based on our data, a car for £32.99 a day would be a good deal, as it's 25% lower than the average price
Enterprise
4 locations in Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
Inclusions:
Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.
Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Personal accident cover
Theft protection
From
£12.52 /day
Alamo
2 locations in Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
Inclusions:
Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.
Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Personal accident cover
Theft protection
From
£14.25 /day
Europcar
4 locations in Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
Inclusions:
Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.
Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Personal accident cover
Theft protection
From
£14.33 /day
National
2 locations in Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
Inclusions:
Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.
Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Personal accident cover
Theft protection
From
£15.68 /day
Hertz
3 locations in Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
Inclusions:
Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.
Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Personal accident cover
Theft protection
From
£19.29 /day
Keddy
4 locations in Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
Inclusions:
Policies commonly offered by supplier. Always check your deal's terms and conditions for full inclusions.
Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Personal accident cover
Theft protection
From
£12.23 /day