Car hire at Torquay Railway Station

Our Torquay Railway Station location is just outside the front entrance of the station. Turn left as you leave the station concourse and you’ll find our Avis Torquay office just a short walk away.

How to get from Torquay Railway Station to Torquay

Our Avis location at Torquay Railway Station is close to the major attractions in Torquay. As you leave the station car park, turn left onto Torbay Road and follow the seafront right into the centre of town which is just a 4min drive away.

Torquay Railway Station is on the Riviera Line which is regarded as one of England’s most scenic railways. The railway line is part of the Great Western Railway network and is around 3hr30min from London Paddington. There are regular services from Torquay to other local destinations like Exmouth and Paignton. Passengers who join the service from Exeter to Torquay are in for a treat as the line hugs the River Exe estuary before running along the stunning South Devon coastline. As you leave Torquay station you’ll be following in famous footsteps, the crime writer Agatha Christie was born in Torquay and made frequent trips here by train and stayed locally while writing many of her famous novels.

If you are new to driving in the UK or have not driven in the country recently, we recommend checking the key British road rules before setting out. If you are visiting the UK and collecting your hire car from our rental office at Torquay Railway Station, remember that you will be driving on the left-hand side of the road and overtaking on the right as you leave our location.

The centre of Torquay has a one-way system and as you leave the town you’ll find some of the roads are steep and winding but the coastal roads in the Torbay area are good to drive and easy to navigate. As a popular holiday destination, Torquay can be busy in the summer months so factor this into your travel plans.

What are the age requirements for hiring a rental car in Torquay?

The minimum age to rent a car in Torquay and the rest of the UK is 23. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.

There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return. 

Can I pick up my rental car in Torquay and return it to another location?

One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Torquay and then return it to another Avis office. Many of our offices offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.
 

Is it worth hiring a car in Torquay?

While many parts of the seaside resort of Torquay are easy to get around on foot and by taking public transport, it is worth hiring a car to travel across and outside the town and immediate Torbay area. With so many stunning destinations and visitor attractions within easy drive of Torquay, a hire car is an essential part of your trip. Renting a car in Torquay gives you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy independent travel as well as offering the chance to explore further afield and even plan a road trip around England’s beautiful West Country.

Torquay has been a popular holiday destination since the Victoria era and its elegant sea front hotels speak of a glamourous history. Today you’ll find the town with its attractive marina and harbour areas buzzing in the holiday season. If you are spending time in the town, kick back and people watch in a waterside café, catch a boat from the quayside or indulge in some traditional seaside fun like crazy golf or a trip to the nearby model village.

Torquay is a great Devon base for all that this stunning county has to offer from the peaks of Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks to its glorious coastline. You can drive along the dramatic seafront that makes up the 22-mile English riviera with its palm-fringed sandy beaches, pretty fishing harbours and resort towns. Or head inland to cities like Exeter famous for its cathedral and Plymouth steeped in maritime history. Wherever you go though, make sure you factor in a café stop to sample a delicious Devon cream tea.