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Cheap Car Hire in United Kingdom from $15

London, England, United Kingdom
10 Dec — 17 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
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What are the car hire 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 2,125 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Price

$24 - $79

Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, London is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $24/day. Renting a car in London is 70% cheaper than renting one in Southampton where the per day rate is around $79. Other fairly inexpensive cities in United Kingdom to get a rental car in are: Glasgow ($32/day), Manchester ($33/day), and Edinburgh ($34/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in London should expect to spend around $24/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in United Kingdom is London.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in United Kingdom?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United Kingdom and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 3 December 2023.

January

$45

February

$49

March

$56

April

$82

May

$85

June

$90

July

$98

August

$80

September

$67

October

$53

November

$46

December

$82

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 3 December 2023.

There are 59 hire agencies servicing United Kingdom. These agencies, altogether, have 3,449 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom with prices from $15 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in United Kingdom:

Compare available car types for rental in United Kingdom

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in United Kingdom to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Small cars

$44 - $84

All Car Types

$69 - $174

To hire a small car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $64/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United Kingdom (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$84/day). In fact, November is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, hiring a small car saves you 49% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Kingdom small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $95/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United Kingdom (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$125/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, hiring a medium car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Kingdom medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $162/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United Kingdom (~$97/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$218/day). In fact, March is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, hiring a large car is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Kingdom large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $100/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United Kingdom (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$137/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, hiring a SUV saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Kingdom SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $178/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in United Kingdom (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$295/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, hiring a van is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $184/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United Kingdom (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$353/day). In fact, January is about 68% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, hiring a luxury car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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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 3 December 2023.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in United Kingdom, including locations near London, Manchester and Sheffield. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in United Kingdom, including locations around London, Manchester and Sheffield.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

455 locations

Free2Move

363 locations

keddy by Europcar

329 locations

Sunnycars

261 locations

Europcar

244 locations

Firefly

187 locations

Hertz

166 locations

FLIZZR

120 locations

Best United Kingdom car rental deals found

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 $63. Data was last updated on 3 December 2023.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in United Kingdom, including options within the London, Manchester and Sheffield area. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.

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 3 December 2023.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United Kingdom?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Firefly (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in United Kingdom.

What is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom?

The most popular car hire company at United Kingdom is Hertz. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $28/day about 131% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?

At $30/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Kingdom was found in Glasgow. On average, Aberdeen has the cheapest daily rental car price ($45/day), which is 37% 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.

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