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Car & Van Hire - Sunderland

Sunderland

Location Details

North Bridge Street
Sunderland, ENG, GB, SR51AP

Pick-Up Service Available
After-Hours Returns Unavailable

Hiring a car at Sunderland

The city of Sunderland is among the largest settlements in northeast England. With the help of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, you'll be able to get around this impressive city with ease. Once among the most important steelmaking and shipbuilding districts of the country, Sunderland still has some impressive industrial architecture, and the Museum and Winter Gardens complex also includes interpretative displays on the area's history, as well as a large collection of local pottery. Other specialist centres include the National Glass Centre and Ryhope Engines Museum. Meanwhile, Sunderland University houses the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art. With the convenience of Enterprise's online booking service, you can easily plan drives into the city's hinterland. Souter Lighthouse gives an insight into the dangers and hardships encountered by sailors, while travelling the few miles to Herrington Country Park will show how brownfield sites have been redeveloped for community use. Sunderland's wide, sandy beaches at Roker and Seaburn are popular with local people. The Enterprise branch in Sunderland is easy to find, on the A1018 a little north of Wearmouth Bridge and a short walk from St Peter's Metro station.

Cheap car and van hire in Sunderland

If you are looking for cheap car and van hire in Sunderland then you are in the right place. Have a browse through what our branch pages have to offer. From economy cars to premium cars and from vans to mini busses we can provide exactly what you are looking for. Whether you are looking for short term or long term rental Enterprise can provide it.


Sunderland has many sights to visit and things to explore which why having a car is the best way to make sure you see all the best bits Sunderland has to offer. Start your journey with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Van hire in Sunderland

Looking for a van in Sunderland? At Enterprise we have a range of different van sizes and shapes that will suit your needs. Whether you need it for moving house and it needs to fit all your furniture or a smaller passenger van to transport goods that are too big for a car, we can provide what you are looking for.


Our vans are available from different branches across the country. Van Hire with Enterprise will give you the best service for a great price. Book online today for cheap van hire in Sunderland.

A wide range of vehicles to hire

Enterprise offers a wide range of cars and vans. From compact cars to spacious SUVs to vans, we can suit your individual needs. Have a browse through all the different types of vehicles we offer and choose the one that suits your needs the most. Book today and receive the best customer service for a great price.

Why hire with Enterprise?

Enterprise offers car and van hire worldwide and with numerous branch locations it has never been this convenient. Whether it's for holiday, a business trip or to move goods, Enterprise can accommodate your needs. Offering short and long term hire, look no further. Receive the best customer service for a great price and book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car today.

Rental Policies

Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.

AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old.  Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.

In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.

Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to all cars 100.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles  250.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 500.00 GBP. In Northern Ireland the reduced excess on all commercial vehicles is 500.00 GBP. You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. The price of Excess Protection varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT. Premium location fee applies to airports.

Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles .  If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required. 

Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.

DOCUMENTATION- ALL DRIVERS MUST PRODUCE ALL PARTS OF A VALID DRIVING LICENCE. NON-EU LICENCE HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT IF THE LICENCE IS NOT IN ENGLISH. DOMESTIC RENTERS MUST PRODUCE A PHOTO ID – PASSPORT OR DRIVING LICENCE – AND TWO PROOFS OF ADDRESS SUCH AS A BANK OR CREDIT CARD STATEMENT, WHICH MUST BE LESS THAN THREE MONTHS OLD. INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS MUST PRODUCE A PASSPORT, PROOF OF RETURN TRAVEL AND RESIDENCY INFORMATION WHILE IN THE U.K. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL ID OR CONDUCT FURTHER ID CHECKS. THESE MAY INCLUDE ID CHECKS WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS WHO MAY CHECK SUPPLIED DETAILS AGAINST DATABASES TO WHICH THEY HAVE ACCESS.

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