Cheap Car Hire in United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in United Kingdom. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Most popular company | U-Save |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | R590 |
Cheapest price per day | R209 |
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in United Kingdom?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across United Kingdom, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 2,264 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Price | R268 - R719 |
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in United Kingdom?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in United Kingdom 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.
In United Kingdom, there are 3 842 active hire locations from 79 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom in the past week - currently priced from R209/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R733+
Compact
R748+
Intermediate
R1 025+
Full-size SUV
R1 649+
Mini
R718+
Premium
R1 382+
Luxury
R1 588+
Compact SUV
R815+
Compare available car types for rental in United Kingdom
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in United Kingdom 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 | |
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All Car Types | R678 - R1 423 |
To hire a small car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R722/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United Kingdom (~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 United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R906/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United Kingdom (~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 United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R2 157/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United Kingdom (~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 United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 067/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United Kingdom (~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 United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R2 683/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in United Kingdom (~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 United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R2 163/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United Kingdom (~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 United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Kingdom, 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.
Top rental agencies in United Kingdom
Explore the leading car hire agencies in United Kingdom known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in United Kingdom. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the United Kingdom region, including those located within the London, Manchester and Edinburgh area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Free2Move
keddy by Europcar
Sunnycars
Europcar
Firefly
Hertz
Budget
Best United Kingdom car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in United Kingdom. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United Kingdom with an average daily rate of R854. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the United Kingdom region, including options close to London, Manchester and Edinburgh. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United Kingdom, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom.
What is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom?
The most popular car hire company at United Kingdom is DRIVALIA . With prices on ECONOMY starting at R142/day about 368% more people book with DRIVALIA than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?
At R557/day, it is 17% cheaper on average to rent a car in London than any other city in United Kingdom. The cheapest price found in United Kingdom was for R362/day in London.
What side of the road do you drive on in United Kingdom?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in United Kingdom.
Car hires by fuel type in United Kingdom
Browse car hires by fuel type in United Kingdom. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in United Kingdom. Deals were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in United Kingdom. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R42+).
Electric
R42+
Hybrid
R69+
Petrol/Diesel
R62+