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Cheap Car Rentals in United Kingdom from $34
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in the United Kingdom with a pick-up date of 5/9 and drop-off date of 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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United Kingdom car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in United Kingdom. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Most popular company | DRIVALIA |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $57 |
Cheapest price per day | $34 |
Popular car types in United Kingdom
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in United Kingdom and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
There are 83 hire agencies servicing United Kingdom. These agencies, altogether, have 3,938 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom with prices from $34 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in United Kingdom:
Economy
$34+
Compact
$38+
Intermediate
$49+
Standard
$80+
People mover
$98+
Full-size SUV
$80+
Mini
$35+
Premium
$83+
Compare car rental deals in United Kingdom by type
Here are the best United Kingdom small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Kingdom medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Kingdom large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Kingdom SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Kingdom van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Kingdom luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Ford Puma$34/day
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Skoda Fabia$34/day
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Holden Spark$35/day
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Best car rental deals found in United Kingdom
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in United Kingdom. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United Kingdom with an average daily rate of $52. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Ford Puma$34/day
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Skoda Fabia$34/day
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Holden Spark$35/day
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Cheapflights insights for the United Kingdom car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in the United Kingdom, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in United Kingdom?
Book your rental car in United Kingdom 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $61/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 35% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?
Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom with deals as low as $26.12/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVALIA is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $27.33/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in United Kingdom?
The cheapest month to hire a car in United Kingdom is January, when you can expect to pay $51/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in United Kingdom is July ($97/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$51
February
$55
March
$65
April
$82
May
$85
June
$85
July
$97
August
$96
September
$73
October
$71
November
$64
December
$83
What car do most people hire in United Kingdom?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Kingdom. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in United Kingdom?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 498 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in United Kingdom at 436.
What are the car rental prices for popular cities in United Kingdom?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across United Kingdom, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,388 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
If you're looking for the best car rental deals in United Kingdom, start with Nottingham, where rates average $31/day. You can also find good prices in Leeds ($43/day), Glasgow ($44/day), and Manchester ($45/day).
Top rental agencies in United Kingdom
Explore the leading car hire agencies in United Kingdom known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in United Kingdom. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
181 reviews•498 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.9
Budget
167 reviews•119 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.0
Sixt
164 reviews•116 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
6.9
Europcar
247 reviews•239 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
6.7
Hertz
130 reviews•156 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.7
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.5
Easirent
129 reviews•89 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.2
Pick-up/drop-off
5.3
Value
5.4
Avis
60 reviews•98 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.7
Arnold Clark
9 reviews•73 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.3
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United Kingdom, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom?
The most popular car hire company at United Kingdom is DRIVALIA . With prices on ECONOMY starting at $28/day about 198% more people book with DRIVALIA than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?
At $29/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Kingdom was found in Nottingham. On average, Nottingham has the cheapest daily rental car price ($31/day), which is 57% below average price for cities in United Kingdom.
What side of the road do you drive on in United Kingdom?
In United Kingdom, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.
Car rentals by fuel type in United Kingdom
Browse car rentals by fuel type in United Kingdom. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in United Kingdom. Deals were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United Kingdom. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($25+).
Electric
$25+
Hybrid
$26+
Petrol/Diesel
$32+