Cheap Car Hire in United Kingdom from £8
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 15/3 and drop-off date of 7/5. 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 19 February 2025.
Most popular company | GREEN MOTION |
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Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | £29 |
Cheapest price per day | £8 |
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 19 February 2025.
Price | £10 - £22 |
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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 19 February 2025.
January
£21
February
£20
March
£26
April
£28
May
£34
June
£33
July
£38
August
£33
September
£29
October
£26
November
£25
December
£40
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 19 February 2025.
At £8/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United Kingdom in the past week. Out of 78 car hire agencies operating in United Kingdom, there are, in total, 3,841 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:
Economy
£12+
Compact
£14+
Intermediate
£21+
Standard
£32+
People carrier
£42+
Full-size SUV
£35+
Mini
£12+
Premium
£26+
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 19 February 2025.
Small cars | £17 - £37 | |
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All Car Types | £30 - £64 |
To hire a small car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £29/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United Kingdom (~£17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£37/day). In fact, January is about 42% 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 41% 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 £43/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United Kingdom (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£55/day). In fact, February is about 28% 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 13% 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 £76/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United Kingdom (~£48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£107/day). In fact, January is about 37% 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 36% 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 £46/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United Kingdom (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£64/day). In fact, January is about 30% 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 5% 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 £85/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in United Kingdom (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£117/day). In fact, February is about 38% 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 44% 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 pickup truck in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £23/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in United Kingdom (~£25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£73/day). In fact, January is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, hiring a pickup truck saves you 54% 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.
To hire a luxury car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £91/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United Kingdom (~£56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£111/day). In fact, January is about 40% 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 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a convertible in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £102/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in United Kingdom (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£164/day). In fact, November is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, hiring a convertible is 52% 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 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 19 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in United Kingdom, including those serving the greater London, Birmingham and Manchester area. 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 £14. Data was last updated on 19 February 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in United Kingdom, including locations near London, Birmingham and Manchester. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
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 19 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?
With an average price of £17/day, DRIVALIA is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom, booking 183% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?
At £21/day, it is 51% cheaper on average to rent a car in Norwich than any other city in United Kingdom. The cheapest price found in United Kingdom was for £11/day in Norwich.
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.
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 £10 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 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 19 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 (£19+).
Electric
£19+
Hybrid
£25+
Petrol/Diesel
£21+