England

Cheap Car Hire in England from R168

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 6/3 and drop-off date of 16/3. 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 2026

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 23 February 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R782

Cheapest price per day

R168

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 23 February 2026.

There are 87 hire agencies servicing England. These agencies, altogether, have 4 119 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in England with prices from R168 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in England:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 029+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 233+

Compare car hire deals in England by type

Here are the best England small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best England medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best England SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best England van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best England luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Datsun GoR168/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Volkswagen GolfR185/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
BMW 1 SeriesR218/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series

Best car hire deals found in England

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 R587. Data was last updated on 23 February 2026.
Datsun GoR168/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Volkswagen GolfR185/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
BMW 1 SeriesR218/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series

Cheapflights insights for England car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in England, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in England?

To get the best deal on car hire in England, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R608, which is about 1 247% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in England?

Looking to hire a car in England? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R180,11/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R385,54/day.

What is the best car rental company in England?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in England is National (rated 8.5/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in England?

At England, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R531. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R942 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 England, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R531. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R942 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

R531

February

R576

March

R594

April

R728

May

R787

June

R803

July

R918

August

R942

September

R687

October

R685

November

R597

December

R829

What car do most people hire in England?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in England. Mini (Fiat 500) and Economy (Vauxhall Corsa) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting England.

Which car hire company has the most locations in England?

Sunnycars has 86 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in England at 73.

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 23 February 2026.

National

22 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

73 locations

Budget

28 locations

Sixt

36 locations

Europcar

57 locations

Hertz

35 locations

keddy by Europcar

71 locations

DRIVALIA

35 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in England, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in England?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R782/day when booking a car hire in England. The absolute best deal a user found was for R321/day from FlexWays, booked on Feb. 21.

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

    DRIVALIA offers hire cars in England for about R2 380 per week on average.

  • 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 R10 201. 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in England. Deals were last updated on 23 February 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in England. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R16+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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