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Cheap Car Hire in London from £10

London, England, United Kingdom
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
London, England, United Kingdom
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London car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in London. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of gas per litre

£1.45

Average price per day

£27

Cheapest price per day

£10

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in London?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in London 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 March 2024.

January

£18

February

£20

March

£24

April

£35

May

£40

June

£43

July

£47

August

£38

September

£32

October

£25

November

£22

December

£37

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in London is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 London

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in London and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

There are 39 hire agencies servicing London. These agencies, altogether, have 341 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in London with prices from £10 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in London:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in London

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in London 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 March 2024.

Small cars

£16 - £41

All Car Types

£25 - £71

To hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £29/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom (~£16/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£41/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, 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 London small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £48/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in London, the United Kingdom (~£30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£68/day). In fact, January is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a medium car saves you 3% 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 London medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £84/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in London, the United Kingdom (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£112/day). In fact, January is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a large car is 43% 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 London large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £43/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in London, the United Kingdom (~£22/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£63/day). In fact, January is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a SUV 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 London SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £93/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in London, the United Kingdom (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£125/day). In fact, February is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a van 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.

To hire a luxury car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £110/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in London, the United Kingdom (~£61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£157/day). In fact, February is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a luxury car is 56% 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.

To hire a convertible in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £114/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in London, the United Kingdom (~£67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£164/day). In fact, December is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a convertible is 58% 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.

Toyota Aygo£10/day
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Toyota Aygo
Ford Fiesta£10/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Fiat 500X£11/day
4
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A/C
Fiat 500X

Top hire agencies in London

Explore the leading car hire agencies in London known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in London. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving London, such as Hertz, Easirent and Sixt. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Hertz

6.9
Okay
108 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Easirent

4.7
Mediocre
149 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.9

Sixt

7.5
Good
63 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Budget

7.5
Good
65 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

GREEN MOTION

5.2
Fair
70 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.4

National

11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

keddy by Europcar

9.3
Wonderful
2 reviews39 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
10 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.0

Best London car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in London. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in London with an average daily rate of £14. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the London area. Double check the details of your car hire reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Toyota Aygo£10/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Ford Fiesta£10/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Fiat 500X£11/day
4
M
A/C
Fiat 500X

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in London, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in London?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £27/day when booking a car hire in London. The absolute best deal a user found was for £7/day from INTERRENT , booked on Jul. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in London?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in London from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (£10/day), SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (£10/day), and Budget (£33/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in London?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in London.

  • What are petrol prices like in London?

    The average price of petrol in London is £1.45/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £65 and £94 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in London for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is one of the top picks in London. They can have you in a hire car for about £131 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in London for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 50% on a hire car in London. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from London it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much is a car hire in London for a weekend?

    £51 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in London, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to London, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of April, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £40/day.

  • What car do most people hire in London?

    The most popular car to hire while in London is the Skoda Citigo, which is a Economy vehicle.

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Car hires by fuel type in London

Browse car hires by fuel type in London. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in London. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in London. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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