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Europe car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Turo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£25

Cheapest price per day

£4
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Popular car types in Europe

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Economy

Economy

£4+

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Compact

Compact

£4+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£8+

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Standard

Standard

£16+

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SUV

SUV

£23+

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People carrier

People carrier

£21+

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Mini

Mini

£4+

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Premium

Premium

£22+

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Best car hire deals found in Europe

Vauxhall Corsa£4/day
Vauxhall Corsa
Found 09/06/26
Toyota Aygo£4/day
Toyota Aygo
Found 09/06/26
Kia Stonic£4/day
Kia Stonic
Found 09/07/26

Cheapflights insights for Europe car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Europe?

For the best savings on car hire in Europe, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £22/day – about 33% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Europe?

In Europe, the most affordable car hire company right now is Wheego, offering prices from just £6.01/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is DRIVALIA , with rates starting at £6.47/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Europe?

Planning to hire a car in Europe? November is the cheapest month, costing about £18 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £34. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£18

February

£20

March

£21

April

£24

May

£25

June

£27

July

£34

August

£34

September

£25

October

£21

November

£18

December

£26

Which car hire company has the most locations in Europe?

Cargini has 59 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Europe at 2,213.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Europe?

Out of all the popular cities in Europe, Milan is the cheapest city to hire a car (£4/day). Other popular cities in Europe to get a cheap car hire are: Lisbon (£5/day), Rome (£6/day), and Antalya (£6/day).

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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Europe?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £34/day when booking a car hire in Europe. The absolute best deal a user found was for £6/day from FlexWays, booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Europe for a week from Record go?

    Record go is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Europe. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £103 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Europe?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Europe check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Europe for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Europe for a month is £443. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in Europe

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Europe. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£5+).

Electric

Electric

£16+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£5+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£8+

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