Car rental in United Kingdom

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Compare car rentals on price, ease of pickup, a fair fuel policy, and more

Find United Kingdom car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

United Kingdom car rental at a glance

Most popular providerGreen Motion
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points430, London is most popular
Cheapest price found15 € per day, London
Cheapest month to rentApril
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United Kingdom could cost, we've pulled prices from London.

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Find the cheapest time to rent a car in United Kingdom

A cheaper month to rent a car in United Kingdom is April, when the average cost per day is €33. If that doesn’t work for you, try searching for another month you’d like to travel in and compare deals today.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United Kingdom could cost, we've pulled prices from Lichfield.

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All you need to know about United Kingdom

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorway70mph
Speed limitBuilt-up area30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information, it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in United Kingdom

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats" and "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in United Kingdom is Compact, SUV .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in United Kingdom are Green Motion, Alamo, and Drivalia. The cheapest company we've found is Ace Rent a Car. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rentals to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is one week before. The cheapest prices we've found are €15 a day and €13 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in United Kingdom you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of United Kingdom. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in United Kingdom is London. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is London.

Rent a car long-term in United Kingdom

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in United Kingdom with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.