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United Kingdom car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Turo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£32

Cheapest price per day

£10
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Popular car types in United Kingdom

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At £10/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United Kingdom in the past week. Out of 160 car hire agencies operating in United Kingdom, there are, in total, 4,316 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£8+

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Compact

Compact

£12+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£17+

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Standard

Standard

£25+

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SUV

SUV

£58+

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People carrier

People carrier

£32+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£26+

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Mini

Mini

£10+

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Best car hire deals found in United Kingdom

Chevrolet Spark£10/day
Chevrolet Spark
Found 09/10/26
Toyota Aygo£10/day
Toyota Aygo
Found 09/09/26
Dacia Sandero£10/day
Dacia Sandero
Found 09/09/26

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?

For the best savings on car hire in United Kingdom, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £27/day – about 42% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom with deals as low as £7.82/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVALIA is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £9.03/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 £24. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £42 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 £24. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £42 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

£24

February

£28

March

£28

April

£34

May

£36

June

£35

July

£42

August

£41

September

£33

October

£31

November

£27

December

£37

What car do most people hire in United Kingdom?

SUV cars (BMW X5, for example) are the most popular in United Kingdom. Luxury (Audi A4) and Intermediate (Audi A3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting United Kingdom.

Which car hire company has the most locations in United Kingdom?

Avis has 87 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?

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in United Kingdom, start with Liverpool, where rates average £11/day. You can also find good prices in London (£13/day), Manchester (£13/day), and Newcastle upon Tyne (£14/day).

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Top hire agencies in United Kingdom

Avis

8.1
Very Good
67 reviews•87 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

NextCar

1 location
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Choice Vehicle Rentals Ltd

5 locations
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Navcar

1 location
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Easihire

5 locations
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Strafford

1 location
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JP Vehicle Rentals

7 locations
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Southern Self Drive

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom?

    With an average price of £42/day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom, booking 189% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?

    At £28/day, it is 40% cheaper on average to rent a car in Birmingham than any other city in United Kingdom. The cheapest price found in United Kingdom was for £11/day in Birmingham.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in United Kingdom?

    In United Kingdom, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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 (£18+).

Electric

Electric

£19+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£18+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£24+

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