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Cheap Car Hire in London from £16
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 London with a pick-up date of 15/9 and drop-off date of 1/10. 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.
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London car hires in 2025
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 18 July 2025.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £1.36 |
Average price per day | £47 |
Cheapest price per day | £16 |
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 18 July 2025.
There are 47 hire agencies servicing London. These agencies, altogether, have 384 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in London with prices from £16 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in London:
Economy
£17+
Compact
£19+
Intermediate
£23+
Mini
£16+
Premium
£29+
Luxury
£41+
Compact SUV
£22+
Intermediate SUV
£23+
Compare car hire deals in London by type
Here are the best London small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best London medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best London SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best London luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Opel Adam£16/day
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Opel Corsa£17/day
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Ford Focus£19/day
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Best car hire deals found in London
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 £25. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
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.
Opel Adam£16/day
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Opel Corsa£17/day
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Ford Focus£19/day
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Cheapflights insights for London car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in London, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in London?
Book your car hire in London 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £22/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 42% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in London?
DRIVALIA is currently the cheapest car hire company in London with deals as low as £10.26/day found in the past two weeks. GREEN MOTION is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £12.14/day.
What is the best car rental company in London?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in London is Budget (rated 7.3/10 with 51 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.6/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in London?
The cheapest month to hire a car in London is January, when you can expect to pay £20/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in London is December (£37/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
£20
February
£21
March
£23
April
£30
May
£32
June
£33
July
£37
August
£31
September
£27
October
£25
November
£24
December
£37
What car do most people hire in London?
Compact cars (Ford Focus, for example) are the most popular in London. Intermediate (Audi A3) and Premium (Audi A4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting London.
Which car hire company has the most locations in London?
keddy by Europcar has 39 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in London at 26.
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 18 July 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving London, such as Budget, Hertz and Easirent. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.
Budget
51 reviews•15 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
6.9
Hertz
32 reviews•13 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.7
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.5
Easirent
58 reviews•17 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.2
Overall
4.8
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
5.1
National
12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
9.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2 reviews•26 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
9.1
keddy by Europcar
3 reviews•39 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.3
Sixt
23 reviews•18 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.1
Avis
14 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
6.9
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in London, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in London?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £47/day when booking a car hire in London. The absolute best deal a user found was for £11/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 13.
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 £228 per week on average.
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 does it cost to rent a car in London for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in London can be found for £976. You can find car hire deals to be on average £33 a day.
How much is a car hire in London for a weekend?
£70 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 August, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £51/day.
Car hires by fuel type in London
Browse car hires by fuel type in London. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in London. Deals were last updated on 18 July 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in London. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£24+).
Electric
£25+
Hybrid
£24+
Petrol/Diesel
£30+
Travelling to a place near London?
Hire a car at London if you plan to visit one of these locationsBrighton
Milton Keynes
Croydon
Hounslow
Deal
Gatwick
Slough
Luton
Wembley
Reading
Crawley
Eastbourne
Ilford
Hayes
Ipswich
Southend-on-Sea
Folkestone
Watford
Winchester
Maidstone