Cheap Car Rentals in United Kingdom from $21
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 18/3 and drop-off date of 21/3. 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 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 11 March 2025.
Most popular company | GREEN MOTION |
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Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $55 |
Cheapest price per day | $21 |
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 2,266 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 March 2025.
Price | $30 - $61 |
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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 11 March 2025.
January
$47
February
$48
March
$57
April
$62
May
$75
June
$73
July
$83
August
$73
September
$62
October
$57
November
$55
December
$89
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom is January. 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 11 March 2025.
There are 80 hire agencies servicing United Kingdom. These agencies, altogether, have 3,862 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom with prices from $21 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in United Kingdom:
Economy
$41+
Compact
$44+
People mover
$149+
Full-size SUV
$100+
Mini
$39+
Premium
$62+
Passenger van
$196+
Luxury
$77+
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 11 March 2025.
Small cars | $38 - $80 | |
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All Car Types | $58 - $132 |
To hire a small car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $58/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United Kingdom (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$80/day). In fact, February is about 36% 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 36% 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 $81/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United Kingdom (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$106/day). In fact, November is about 43% 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 10% 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 $170/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United Kingdom (~$117/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$377/day). In fact, February is about 32% 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 47% 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 $102/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United Kingdom (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$225/day). In fact, February is about 38% 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 11% 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 $175/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in United Kingdom (~$132/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$231/day). In fact, February is about 25% 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 49% 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 $194/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United Kingdom (~$138/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$271/day). In fact, January is about 30% 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 54% 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.
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 11 March 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in United Kingdom, including locations near London, Edinburgh and Manchester. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in United Kingdom, including locations around London, Edinburgh and Manchester.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Free2Move
keddy by Europcar
Sunnycars
Europcar
Firefly
Hertz
Budget
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 $60. Data was last updated on 11 March 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in United Kingdom, including options within the London, Edinburgh and Manchester 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 11 March 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 Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $25/day about 216% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?
At $31/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Kingdom was found in Leeds. On average, Leeds has the cheapest daily rental car price ($41/day), which is 34% 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 11 March 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 ($27+).
Electric
$27+
Hybrid
$43+
Petrol/Diesel
$44+