Get access to pay-as-you-go cars in the Lake District
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How it works

Find a car near you

Check our location map or download our app to find the nearest car to where you live or work.

Book your car

Book your car for the date and time you want it, you won't be charged until 2 hours before the booking starts.

Drive

Open the car with you member smart card and drive - simple!

Pay for time spent

When you return the car your account t will be billed for any mileage used - but EVs get free mileage!

Pay as you go Car hire in the Lakes

Collect your Co Wheels car from a train station any time, day or night, for pay as you go car rental to get you around Cumbria and the Lake District. Members can access cars 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with keyless entry to the vehicles, allowing your car hire to fit seamlessly with your train travel. A simple hourly and mileage charge covers fuel and comprehensive insurance - so all you do is the driving! Cars are in designated bays and can be booked in advance or last minute either on-line or over the phone.

Joining is easy

Complete the on-line registration form, all you need is a bank card. When it is convenient, set up your Driver profile using your driving licence and National Insurance number - overseas licences can be validated by post. A member of our customer team will contact you to complete the process so we can get you motoring as fast as we can.

Cars available at Oxenholme, Windermere & Penrith

All our vehicles are located either at  station car parks or very close by.

  • Oxenholme station is on the West Coast mainline with direct routes only 3 hours from London. Oxenholme, the Lake District provides a convenient first hope off point to access the Lake District. It is situated near Kendal, well worth a night or two either at the beginning or end of your trip to the Lakes.
  • Windermere station is located on the Lakes Line, simply jump on a connecting train from Oxenholme and be in the Central Southern Lake District in no time! From here on, use the Co-wheels car to explore the splendor of the Lake District National Park.
  • Penrith is a bustling Market Town, on the north east corner of the Lake District. The station is also on the West Coast mainline with direct routes from London, just like Oxenholme. Use Penrith as a great convenient start and finish point providing easier access to the Northern Lake District such as Ullswater, Keswick and Borrowdale.

Only pay for a car when you need it - the smarter alternative to car ownership

Vehicle Rates for Windermere
VehiclePer hourPer dayPer mileEV mile
Family£7.40£59.20£0.23£0.13

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