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Cheap Car Hire in England from R209

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 England with a pick-up date of 28/2 and drop-off date of 7/3. 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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England car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in England. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Most popular company

U-Save

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R560

Cheapest price per day

R209

England car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across England, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 301 pickup locations in England to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Price

R268 - R557

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in England 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 21 February 2025.

January

R497

February

R479

March

R626

April

R663

May

R811

June

R774

July

R884

August

R774

September

R682

October

R608

November

R589

December

R940

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in England is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 England

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in England and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

There are 79 hire agencies servicing England. These agencies, altogether, have 3 842 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in England with prices from R209 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in England:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 025+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 649+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 382+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 588+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 063+

Compare available car types for rental in England

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in England to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Small cars

R409 - R1 101

All Car Types

R678 - R1 423

To hire a small car in England, you would pay an average price of R722/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in England (~R409/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 101/day). In fact, January is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for England. When comparing with other car types available for hire in England, renting a small car saves you 31% 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 England small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in England, you would pay an average price of R906/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in England (~R374/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 312/day). In fact, February is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for England. When comparing with other car types available for hire in England, renting a medium car saves you 14% 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 England medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in England, you would pay an average price of R2 157/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in England (~R1 423/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 018/day). In fact, April is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for England. When comparing with other car types available for hire in England, renting a large car is 52% 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 SUV in England, you would pay an average price of R1 067/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in England (~R713/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 487/day). In fact, October is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for England. When comparing with other car types available for hire in England, renting a SUV is 3% 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 England SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in England, you would pay an average price of R2 683/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in England (~R1 789/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R5 406/day). In fact, March is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for England. When comparing with other car types available for hire in England, renting a van is 62% 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 England van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in England, you would pay an average price of R2 163/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in England (~R1 037/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R4 303/day). In fact, February is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for England. When comparing with other car types available for hire in England, renting a luxury car is 52% 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.

Suzuki BalenoR209/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki CiazR237/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental agencies in England

Explore the leading car hire agencies in England known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in England. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the England region, including those located within the London, Manchester and Birmingham area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Europcar

7,1
Good
54 reviews55 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,8

Budget

7,0
Good
63 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,6

Sixt

7,0
Good
39 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

Hertz

6,9
Okay
43 reviews36 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,9

GREEN MOTION

5,2
Fair
75 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

5,5

Easirent

4,8
Mediocre
74 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,1

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

5,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
10 reviews64 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,2

National

7,6
Good
1 review21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,6

Best England car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in England. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in England with an average daily rate of R889. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car hires in England, including options within a close proximity to London, Manchester and Birmingham. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Suzuki BalenoR209/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki CiazR237/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford FiestaR260/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in England, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in England?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R560/day when booking a car hire in England. The absolute best deal a user found was for R281/day from SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , booked on Feb. 16.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in England from the following companies over the past two weeks: SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (R209/day), U-Save (R237/day), and keddy by Europcar (R297/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10,0 rating), Arnold Clark (9,6 rating) and Alamo (8,7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in England.

  • What are petrol prices like in England?

    The average price of petrol in England is R32,08/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 443 and R2 085 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in England for a week from U-Save?

    U-Save offers hire cars in England for about R3 173 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 40% on a hire car in England. 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 England?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in England for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The average cost of a car hire in England for a month is R13 599. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in England

Browse car hires by fuel type in England. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in England. Deals were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in England. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R42+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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