Cheap Car Hire in United Kingdom from R211
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 15/10 and drop-off date of 27/10. 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 2026
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 8 October 2026.
Most popular company | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R567 |
Cheapest price per day | R211 |
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 8 October 2026.
In United Kingdom, there are 4 321 active hire locations from 161 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom in the past week - currently priced from R211/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R238+
Compact
R301+
Intermediate
R384+
Standard
R551+
People carrier
R602+
Full-size SUV
R1 248+
Mini
R211+
Premium
R939+
Best car hire deals found in United Kingdom
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 R637. Data was last updated on 8 October 2026.
Cheapflights insights for the United Kingdom car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in the United Kingdom, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in United Kingdom?
Book your car hire in United Kingdom 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R599/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 245% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?
Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom with deals as low as R21,73/day found in the past two weeks. U-Save is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R22,39/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in United Kingdom?
The cheapest month to hire a car in United Kingdom is January, when you can expect to pay R515/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in United Kingdom is July (R982/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R515
February
R613
March
R688
April
R743
May
R819
June
R751
July
R982
August
R905
September
R768
October
R691
November
R574
December
R826
What car do most people hire in United Kingdom?
The most popular types of cars to hire in United Kingdom are the following: SUV cars (Jeep Avenger or similar), Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar), and Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in United Kingdom?
Avis has 89 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in United Kingdom at 1.
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 110 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 October 2026.
Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, Manchester is the cheapest city to hire a car (R258/day). Other popular cities in United Kingdom to get a cheap car hire are: Edinburgh (R352/day), London (R359/day), and Glasgow (R403/day).
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 8 October 2026.
Avis
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Avis Locations in United Kingdom
NextCar
NextCar Locations in United Kingdom
Choice Vehicle Rentals Ltd
Choice Vehicle Rentals Ltd Locations in United Kingdom
Navcar
Navcar Locations in United Kingdom
Easihire
Easihire Locations in United Kingdom
Strafford
Strafford Locations in United Kingdom
JP Vehicle Rentals
JP Vehicle Rentals Locations in United Kingdom
Southern Self Drive
Southern Self Drive Locations in United Kingdom
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 8 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom?
The most popular car hire company at United Kingdom is Allegiance. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R137/day about 220% more people book with Allegiance than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?
At R462/day, it is 37% cheaper on average to rent a car in Gatwick than any other city in United Kingdom. The cheapest price found in United Kingdom was for R255/day in Gatwick.
What side of the road do you drive on in United Kingdom?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in United Kingdom.