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Sunderland car hire tips
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Where to pick up your car
The closest car rental brand to Sunderland train station is Alamo – it takes just under 20 mins to walk there (1.3km).
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Top car rental brands
The most popular car rental brands in Sunderland are Europcar, Alamo, Keddy, and National.
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Local currency
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Average temperatures
Warmest month: July (14°C)
Coldest month: January (4°C) -
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Hire a car in Sunderland
A city by the sea, Sunderland is a hub of heritage in England’s north east.
Perched at the mouth of the River Wear, Sunderland was once thought to be “the largest ship building town in the world”. Today, it plays host to major international musicians, inspires a thriving underground music scene and the holds strongly onto its connections to acclaimed author, Lewis Carroll.
With its easy road links south to Leeds and north to Edinburgh, from Sunderland you tour bustling cities, nearby beaches and the bordering English countryside.
Car rental in Sunderland – the numbers
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the most popular rental length in Sunderland?
A. Five to six days.
Q. When is the most popular time to rent a car in Sunderland?
A. August.
Q. What's the best value car hire brand in Sunderland?
A. Europcar is the cheapest car rental brand in Sunderland, offering cars from just £10 per day.
*Based on easyCar real booking data.
Fast facts
| Cheapest month / most expensive month | Average cost per day of car hire in Sunderland |
|---|---|
| September | £13.30 |
| January | £25.00 |
| Car type | Average cost per day of car hire in Sunderland |
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| Mini | £12.80 |
| Economy | £14.20 |
| Compact | £17.40 |
Beyond the city
North Pennines
The second largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, the North Pennines are a natural utopia.
Saddle up, put on your walking boots, or grab your fishing rod, the North Pennines offer a wealth of outdoor adventuring. The ancient meadows and heather moors here, inhabited with small animals and birds, prove why the Brits are proud nature lovers.
From Sunderland, the Pennines are between an hour and hour and a half drive, depending on where exactly you head to. If you drive on further through the country fields, you can visit Long Meg and Her Daughters, a secluded Bronze Age stone circle.
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