Cheap Car Hire in United Kingdom from $16
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 26/2 and drop-off date of 5/3. 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.
United Kingdom car hires 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 20 February 2025.
Most popular company | U-Save |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $50 |
Cheapest price per day | $16 |
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 2,263 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Price | $19 - $50 |
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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 20 February 2025.
January
$42
February
$40
March
$53
April
$56
May
$69
June
$66
July
$75
August
$66
September
$58
October
$51
November
$50
December
$80
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 20 February 2025.
There are currently 3,841 hire locations operating in United Kingdom spread across 78 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom is small car at $18 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$26+
Compact
$28+
Intermediate
$48+
Standard
$50+
People mover
$99+
Full-size SUV
$87+
Mini
$23+
Premium
$52+
Compare available car types for hire 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 20 February 2025.
Small cars | $24 - $67 | |
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All Car Types | $41 - $102 |
To hire a small car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $46/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United Kingdom (~$24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$67/day). In fact, January is about 49% 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 37% 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 $65/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United Kingdom (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$86/day). In fact, January is about 40% 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 11% 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 $139/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United Kingdom (~$113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$172/day). In fact, February is about 20% 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 48% 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 $75/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United Kingdom (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$95/day). In fact, November is about 39% 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 is 2% 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 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 $162/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in United Kingdom (~$113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$228/day). In fact, March is about 31% 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 55% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $169/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United Kingdom (~$122/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$218/day). In fact, March is about 29% 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 57% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Top hire 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 20 February 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in United Kingdom, including those that serve London, Manchester and Edinburgh. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Free2Move
keddy by Europcar
Sunnycars
Europcar
Firefly
Hertz
Budget
Best United Kingdom car hire 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 $32. Data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in United Kingdom, including locations near London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United Kingdom, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 February 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United Kingdom?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10.0 rating), Arnold Clark (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.7 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 DRIVALIA . With prices on ECONOMY starting at $11/day about 215% more people book with DRIVALIA than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?
When visiting United Kingdom, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Hounslow where rental cars typically will cost around $40/day (41% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in United Kingdom was found in Hounslow for just $31/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in United Kingdom?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in United Kingdom.
Small car hires in United Kingdom
Find small car hire deals in United Kingdom from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in United Kingdom cost an average of $20 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Car hires by fuel type in United Kingdom
Browse car hires by fuel type in United Kingdom. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in United Kingdom. Deals were last updated on 20 February 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in United Kingdom. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($17+).
Electric
$17+
Hybrid
$27+
Petrol/Diesel
$25+