Cheap Car Hire in United Kingdom from R245
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 24/3 and drop-off date of 17/4. 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 20 March 2025.
Most popular company | DRIVALIA |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | R603 |
Cheapest price per day | R245 |
United Kingdom car hire prices in popular cities
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 2,268 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Price | R372 - R670 |
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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 20 March 2025.
January
R489
February
R508
March
R617
April
R653
May
R780
June
R762
July
R852
August
R762
September
R653
October
R598
November
R580
December
R925
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom is January. 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 20 March 2025.
In United Kingdom, there are 3 866 active hire locations from 80 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom in the past week - currently priced from R245/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R245+
Compact
R305+
Intermediate
R431+
People carrier
R1 471+
Full-size SUV
R979+
Mini
R225+
Premium
R619+
Passenger van
R2 439+
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 20 March 2025.
Small cars | R495 - R1 114 | |
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All Car Types | R750 - R1 322 |
To hire a small car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R718/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United Kingdom (~R495/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 114/day). In fact, February is about 32% 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 30% 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 R926/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United Kingdom (~R592/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 333/day). In fact, January is about 37% 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 10% 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 R1 957/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United Kingdom (~R1 578/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 778/day). In fact, April is about 20% 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 48% 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 057/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United Kingdom (~R660/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 457/day). In fact, March is about 38% 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 4% 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 391/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in United Kingdom (~R1 751/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R4 236/day). In fact, March is about 27% 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 58% 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 R1 897/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United Kingdom (~R1 021/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R4 236/day). In fact, February is about 47% 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 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.
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 20 March 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the United Kingdom region, including those located within the London, Edinburgh and Manchester 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 R936. Data was last updated on 20 March 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, Edinburgh and Manchester. 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 20 March 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 MINI starting at R311/day about 547% 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 R519/day, it is 18% 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 R398/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.