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Cheap Car Hire in United Kingdom from R416

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 27/8 and drop-off date of 9/9. 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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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 11 July 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R839

Cheapest price per day

R416

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 11 July 2025.

In United Kingdom, there are 3 930 active hire locations from 82 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom in the past week - currently priced from R416/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

R1 242+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 227+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compare car hire deals in United Kingdom by type

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

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

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

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

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

Kia PicantoR416/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Datsun GoR418/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Renault ClioR432/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

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 R867. Data was last updated on 11 July 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.
Kia PicantoR416/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Datsun GoR418/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Renault ClioR432/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

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 R609/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 353% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?

DRIVALIA is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom with deals as low as R261,13/day found in the past two weeks. GREEN MOTION is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R394,27/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 R510/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in United Kingdom is May (R892/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

R510

February

R593

March

R631

April

R845

May

R893

June

R842

July

R858

August

R835

September

R724

October

R715

November

R641

December

R843

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 (Kia Sportage or similar), Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in United Kingdom?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 497 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in United Kingdom at 437.

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 1,409 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, Glasgow is the cheapest city to hire a car (R404/day). Other popular cities in United Kingdom to get a cheap car hire are: London (R431/day), Edinburgh (R473/day), and Southampton (R1 270/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 11 July 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

8,1
Very Good
179 reviews497 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,9

Budget

7,4
Good
167 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

6,9

Sixt

7,4
Good
162 reviews116 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,0

Europcar

7,0
Good
242 reviews245 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,7

Hertz

6,8
Okay
126 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Easirent

5,2
Fair
129 reviews89 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,4

Avis

8,0
Very Good
60 reviews100 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,7

Arnold Clark

9,6
Wonderful
9 reviews74 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,3

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 11 July 2025.
  • 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 R261/day about 397% 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 R404/day, it is 48% cheaper on average to rent a car in Glasgow than any other city in United Kingdom. The cheapest price found in United Kingdom was for R261/day in Glasgow.

  • 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 11 July 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 (R39+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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