Poole Car & Van Hire
Hiring a car at Poole
The Enterprise car and van rental branch is on Ringwood road, a 20-minute bus-ride from the centre of Poole. Take either the 11 or X6 bus and get off at the Newtown Tesco, the branch is a short walk from there.
You’ll find a wide selection of cars and vans to suit your needs, whether it’s a 20m3 van for a house move or a comfortable car to explore the area. All the vans can be driven with a standard licence and, if you have problems getting to us, we can come and pick you up.
Visiting Poole and the Area
Poole is set on the beautiful Dorset coast, just east of the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The town sits on Sandbanks beach, part of a nine-mile-stretch of sand along the coast between Poole and Hengistbury Head.
Poole really does have something for everyone. There are museums and galleries, shops and restaurants and every water sport you can think of, all set in a stunning location on the largest natural harbour in Europe.
Activities Near Poole
With amazing beaches all around the obvious activities are watersports. Hamworthy Park and Poole Park are both just a short distance from the centre of town and have watersports and other activities.
If you want somewhere a bit quieter, head across the bay from Poole to Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve. There are fabulous walks and the glorious Knoll beach, a long stretch of sandy beach with watersports, a cafe and a carpark, perfect for a day at the seaside.
Things to do with Kids Near Poole
There’s also plenty to see and do in the area with children. Take a drive to the New Forest for the day to see the ponies and stop off at Liberty's Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre to try a bit of falconry. Or visit the Oceanarium on the promenade in Bournemouth where there are sharks, penguins, crocodiles and even otters to see and an underwater tunnel you can walk through.
Even if it’s not beach weather, you can keep the kids entertained at Tower Park with a cinema, ten pin bowling and play areas for younger children. For some high-energy fun head to Splashdown Waterpark with its 13 different slides of varying fear-factors that will get the whole family screaming.
Things to see near Poole
Poole Museum is down by the waterfront and covers 2000 years of local history. The collections are spread out across four historic buildings linked by a modern atrium.
A short drive out of town will take you to Upton Country Park with its Georgian Mansion, pretty walled garden and large parkland.
Garden lovers should visit Compton Acres, east of Poole towards Bournemouth, where there are several gardens including a formal Italian garden and a stunning Japanese garden. You can even buy some of the plants there to take home with you if you are feeling inspired.
Rental Policies
Poole Car Hire FAQs
The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:
- The length of time you are renting the car
- Car class selected
- Rental location
- Added insurance or protection products
- Additional products selected
- If you have to modify your reservation
- If you have to extend your reservation
- If you have to change your rental drop-off location
For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.
To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:
- To be 25 years old
- A valid driving licence with a photo
- A photo ID (for example: a driving licence or passport)
- Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you're renting from)
Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to:
- An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the licence is written in a language or characters different from those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
- Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK.
As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.
Fuel policy at non-airport locations:
- You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
- A full tank of fuel is not guaranteed.
Fuel policy at airport car rental locations:
- You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
- You may opt to pre-pay for fuel — pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
- You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
- The pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of fuel minus a per gallon discount.
Note: Pre-paid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.
For additional questions, please visit our main car rental FAQs page.