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Cheap Car Hire in London from £12

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in London with a pick-up date of 17/5 and drop-off date of 21/5. 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.
London, England, United Kingdom
4 May — 11 May
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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of gas per litre

£1.48

Average price per day

£36

Cheapest price per day

£12

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 27 April 2024.

January

£19

February

£20

March

£28

April

£30

May

£38

June

£42

July

£46

August

£39

September

£32

October

£26

November

£22

December

£38

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 27 April 2024.

There are 39 hire agencies servicing London. These agencies, altogether, have 347 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in London with prices from £12 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in London:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

£17 - £37

All Car Types

£26 - £67

To hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £28/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom (~£17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£37/day). In fact, January is about 42% 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 40% 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 £46/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 July (~£56/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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 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 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 £78/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in London, the United Kingdom (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£109/day). In fact, January is about 32% 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 40% 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 (~£23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£60/day). In fact, January is about 48% 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 9% 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 £89/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in London, the United Kingdom (~£65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£113/day). In fact, January is about 28% 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 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.

To hire a luxury car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £101/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in London, the United Kingdom (~£72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£145/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 53% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £108/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in London, the United Kingdom (~£59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£167/day). In fact, March is about 46% 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 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.

Toyota Aygo£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Yaris£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris£15/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 27 April 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving London, such as Hertz, Easirent and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Hertz

6.8
Okay
109 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Easirent

4.7
Mediocre
152 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.9

Budget

7.5
Good
72 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

Sixt

7.4
Good
63 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

GREEN MOTION

5.3
Fair
74 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.6

National

12 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

8.8
Very Good
10 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.1

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 £22. Data was last updated on 27 April 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£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Yaris£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i10£12/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in London, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in London?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £36/day when booking a car hire in London. The absolute best deal a user found was for £11/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Apr. 21.

  • 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: SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (£12/day), GREEN MOTION (£14/day), and Alamo (£36/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 (8.8 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 £1.48/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £67 and £96 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 £165 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 47% 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 does it cost to rent a car in London for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in London can be found for £707. You can find car hire deals to be on average £24 a day.

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

    £54 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 May, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £39/day.

  • What car do most people hire in London?

    The most popular car to hire while in London is the Class Commercial Truck, which is a Standard vehicle.

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Small car hires in London

Find small car hire deals in London from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in London cost an average of £27 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Toyota Aygo£18/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Fiat 500£22/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Fiat 500£22/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500

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 27 April 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 (£24+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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