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Car rental return in Oxford

Hello All,

I've seen a few posts about the difficulties of returning a car in Oxford and understand that this is problematic due to construction on the Botley Road. From what I can see on a map, this construction makes it difficult to return a car and access the Oxford train station conveniently.

We are traveling in mid-September and staying in Blockley, and our next stop is York. We'd like to return our car to the Enterprise car return in Oxford (I see there are two options for this, one on Watlington Road, and one on West Way in Botley) and take the train from Oxford to York.

What would you recommend for car return in Oxford? Can we drop on West Way and get a cab to the train station in Oxford? Is it possible to get cab from that location? Or is it better to return on Watlington Road? Could we get a cab to the train station from there?Or would you choose another course of action entirely? Recommendations are welcome.

Thank you in advance to those who know the area or have experience there - your knowledge of the area is so valuable to those of us who need your help!

Posted by
1948 posts

What about returning the car to Enterprise in Banbury? 10 miles nearer Blockley, much smaller and the depot is a 4 minute walk from Banbury station, which is the next station north of Oxford.

Posted by
289 posts

That was so complicated it made my eyes blur!

(John got in whilst i was checking maps)

Start again, you are staying in Blockley near Moreton in Marsh? It's simpler even on a good day to go to Enterprise at Banbury (Lower Cherwell Street, round a corner from the railway station with pedestrian shortcut). Shorter drive from Blockely and shorter train ride to York. But they can only take returns during opening hours. https://www.enterprise.co.uk/en/car-hire-locations/uk/banbury-u2q3.html?mcid=yext:245709&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local

Posted by
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THANK YOU so much to both of you. Exactly what I was hoping for - local knowledge that makes the complicated easy! So much better to have your perspective than trying to make plans from 5000 miles away! Much appreciated!