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

The most popular car hire company at United Kingdom is GREEN MOTION . With prices on ECONOMY starting at $17/day about 204% more people book with GREEN MOTION than other companies in the country.

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

At $28/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Kingdom was found in London. On average, Cardiff has the cheapest daily rental car price ($36/day), which is 41% 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.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in United Kingdom?

Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, Manchester is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $28/day. Renting a car in Manchester is 36% cheaper than renting one in Nottingham where the per day rate is around $44. Other fairly inexpensive cities in United Kingdom to get a rental car in are: Birmingham ($31/day), Southampton ($32/day), and Edinburgh ($33/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 $35/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in United Kingdom is London.

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United Kingdom car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	GREEN MOTION
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	$51
Cheapest price per day	$24

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Popular car types in United Kingdom

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There are 139 hire agencies servicing United Kingdom. These agencies, altogether, have 4,287 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom with prices from $24 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in United Kingdom:

Economy

$25+

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Compact

$29+

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Intermediate

$39+

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Standard

$63+

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People mover

$89+

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Full-size SUV

$80+

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Mini

$24+

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Premium

$76+

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Suzuki Swift$24/day

Holden Barina$25/day

Hyundai Accent$25/day

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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 $58/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 36% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?

FlexWays is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom with deals as low as $9.20/day found in the past two weeks. U-Save is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $9.74/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 $50/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in United Kingdom is August ($89/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

$50

February

$57

March

$62

April

$70

May

$75

June

$75

July

$88

August

$89

September

$73

October

$68

November

$59

December

$87

What car do most people hire in United Kingdom?

Economy cars (Renault Clio or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Kingdom. SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in United Kingdom?

Avis has 88 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in United Kingdom at 1.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in United Kingdom?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in United Kingdom, start with Manchester, where rates average $28/day. You can also find good prices in Birmingham ($31/day), Southampton ($32/day), and Edinburgh ($33/day).

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Top rental agencies in United Kingdom

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Avis

8.1

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67 reviews•88 locations

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National

8.8

Very Good

23 reviews•56 locations

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NextCar

1 location

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Rhodium

8 locations

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Choice Vehicle Rentals Ltd

5 locations

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honk

1 location

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Navcar

1 location

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Easihire

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom?
The most popular car hire company at United Kingdom is GREEN MOTION . With prices on ECONOMY starting at $17/day about 204% more people book with GREEN MOTION than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?
At $28/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Kingdom was found in London. On average, Cardiff has the cheapest daily rental car price ($36/day), which is 41% 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

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United Kingdom. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($20+).

Electric

$20+

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Hybrid

$20+

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Petrol/Diesel

$52+

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