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United Kingdom car hires in 2026

Most popular company

U-Save

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$42

Cheapest price per day

$23
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Popular car types in United Kingdom

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There are currently 4,288 hire locations operating in United Kingdom spread across 139 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom is small car at $23 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$16+

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Compact

Compact

$26+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$34+

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Standard

Standard

$47+

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People mover

People mover

$63+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$63+

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Mini

Mini

$20+

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Premium

Premium

$62+

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Best car hire deals found in United Kingdom

Kia Rio$23/day
Kia Rio
Found 08/21/26
Mazda Mazda2$23/day
Mazda Mazda2
Found 08/20/26
Mitsubishi Mirage$25/day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Found 08/20/26

Cheapflights insights for the United Kingdom car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in the United Kingdom, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in United Kingdom?

Book your car hire in United Kingdom 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $50/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 15% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, the most affordable car hire company right now is GREEN MOTION , offering prices from just $10.44/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is U-Save, with rates starting at $19.44/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in United Kingdom?

At United Kingdom, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $43. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $78 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In United Kingdom, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $43. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $78 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$43

February

$50

March

$53

April

$62

May

$67

June

$64

July

$78

August

$77

September

$60

October

$57

November

$48

December

$70

What car do most people hire in United Kingdom?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Kingdom. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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 hire prices for popular cities in United Kingdom?

Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, Liverpool is the cheapest city to hire a car ($22/day). Other popular cities in United Kingdom to get a cheap car hire are: Manchester ($26/day), London ($28/day), and Edinburgh ($31/day).

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Top hire agencies in United Kingdom

Avis

8.1
Very Good
66 reviews•88 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

National

8.9
Very Good
22 reviews•56 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

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

5 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • 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 $19/day about 155% more people book with Europcar 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 Newquay where rental cars typically will cost around $44/day (29% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in United Kingdom was found in Manchester for just $24/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.

Car hires by fuel type in United Kingdom

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

Electric

Electric

$21+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$20+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$28+

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