Discover Car Hire For Your Torquay Stay

Morning drives along the South Devon Highway (A380) link Torquay with Newton Abbot, Exeter and the A38, providing a steady inland route. Compact models such as the Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 Auto or VW Golf are best suited to the narrow streets near Torquay Harbour and the Mallock Clock Tower, where parking spaces are limited and traffic is often busy during summer. Their smaller size makes them easy to handle and efficient for short local trips.

For those visiting Torre Abbey or planning days out in central Torquay, larger estates such as the Focus Estate or Mondeo Estate give extra space for luggage, shopping bags or sports gear. These cars also work well for families driving down to Cockington Country Park, where paths and grounds are popular for picnics and walks.

If you are heading for the coast, the South West Coast Path stretches from Torquay towards Brixham and Paignton, with beaches such as Goodrington Sands and Elberry Cove offering classic seaside days. Estates like the Focus or Mondeo provide the space to carry everything from beach chairs to paddleboards, while still being comfortable on longer drives.

Longer day trips to attractions such as Torquay Museum, Kent’s Cavern or neighbouring resorts including Dawlish and Teignmouth call for cars with more comfort. The Mondeo, Mondeo Auto or the executive C-Class Auto and E-Class Auto make these routes more relaxing, particularly when travelling with family or business colleagues.

Venturing inland, routes towards Dartmoor National Park reveal winding country lanes and steeper gradients. Vehicles like the RAV4 Auto or Range Rover are especially suited here, offering stability and confident handling on uneven ground. They are equally useful for trips to rural villages such as Widecombe-in-the-Moor or Ashburton, where roads can be narrower and less predictable.

Whether you need a compact car for town errands, an estate for family outings, an executive model for business or an SUV for countryside exploration, Torquay’s varied roads and attractions are well matched to every vehicle in the fleet.