Isle of Wight Car Hire

The Isle of Wight offers holiday makers a wide range of attractions, accessible by just as many modes of transport, so whether it's walking, cycling, horse riding, sailing or even steam railway there's something for everyone. For those tourists keen to make the most of their time exploring all that the Isle of Wight has to offer, a car is still the best option.

Car Hire

If you come on holiday without a vehicle but find yourself needing one for a couple of days to go off exploring, you can hire cars from several places on the Island.

We recommend Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which provides a highly professional service. Whether you’re looking for a car for a few hours or a few days Enterprise® offers holidaymakers total flexibility through its self-service Car Club and Daily Rental services.

If you’re interested in becoming an Enterprise Car Club member simply register on the website and you’ll be up and running within a couple of hours. Or simply book to hire a vehicle through the website. 

About Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Wherever the road takes you, Enterprise Rent-A-Car® has a professional and knowledgeable team who will look after you from the first point of contact to the end of your trip. If you are hoping to explore, our team will be more than happy to help.

Plus – We’ll Pick You Up® - Enterprise Rent-A-Car, centrally located in Crocker Street, Newport will pick you up from your holiday home, campsite, or ferry port. After you reserve your vehicle, the branch will contact you to schedule your pick-up time. It's that easy.

About Enterprise Car Club

Looking for even more flexibility? Sign-up to Enterprise Car Club and get self-service access to any of our four vehicles conveniently located at popular destinations across the island. Enterprise Car Club has over 1,300 vehicles in 24 towns and cities across the UK which are available to book instantly via a mobile app or website.

Car Parking

Click here for more information on car parking on the Isle of Wight

For information on car parking and electric car charge points, as well as all other driving information, please see our featured page.

More information

If you're looking for information on car parking, electric car charging or inspirational drives, have a look at our Driving Information page, to help you make the most of your driving holiday on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight Taxis

The Isle of Wight has an abundance of reliable and trusted taxi firms to choose from. Whether you fancy a trip around the Island or want to be dropped off at one of our attractions. Find a list of these companies below: 

• A1 Cars (Cowes) - 01983 240000. 
• Cowes Taxi (Cowes) - 01983 294444.
• TJ Taxi Services (Cowes) - 01983 520274.
• ASAP Taxis (East Cowes) - 01983 244444.
• Ashey Taxis (Ryde) - 01983 811233.
• Criss Cross Cabs (Ryde) - 01983 640240.
• Ryde Taxis (Ryde) - 01983 811111.
• Vectis Taxis (Ryde) - 01983 777007.
• Diamond Taxis (Wootton) - 01983 883888.
• Akar Taxis (Sandown) - 01983 401233.
• A Cabs (Shanklin) - 01983 866772.
• Ladybird Taxis (Rookley) - 01983 302010.
• Alpha (Newport) - 01983 280280. 
• Leader Cabs (Newport) - 01983 303000.
• OK Taxi (Newport) - 01983 771717.
• Wightline Taxis (Newport) - 01983 247444.
• Bay Taxi (Freshwater) - 07475 662350.
• Norton Taxis (Freshwater) - 01983 759955.

Isle of Wight Road Map