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Cheap Car Hire in United Kingdom from R419
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 5/10 and drop-off date of 12/10. 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.
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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 22 Juli 2025.
Most popular company | DRIVALIA |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | R871 |
Cheapest price per day | R419 |
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 22 Juli 2025.
In United Kingdom, there are 3 913 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 R419/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R419+
Compact
R451+
Intermediate
R559+
Standard
R726+
People carrier
R1 298+
Full-size SUV
R1 175+
Mini
R425+
Premium
R840+
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 PicantoR419/day
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A/C
Renault KwidR424/day
2
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A/C
Renault ClioR444/day
2
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A/C
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 R797. Data was last updated on 22 Juli 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 PicantoR419/day
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A/C
Renault KwidR424/day
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A/C
Volkswagen up!R425/day
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A/C
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 R623/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 368% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?
GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom with deals as low as R226,60/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVALIA is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R260,01/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 R507/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in United Kingdom is July (R936/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
R507
February
R591
March
R628
April
R841
May
R888
June
R857
July
R936
August
R836
September
R714
October
R713
November
R640
December
R835
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 Optima or similar), and Economy cars (Opel Corsa 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 1 401 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 Juli 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, Glasgow is the cheapest city to hire a car (R383/day). Other popular cities in United Kingdom to get a cheap car hire are: London (R430/day), Birmingham (R638/day), and Edinburgh (R645/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 22 Juli 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
181 reviews•497 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
8,4
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,2
Value
7,9
Budget
167 reviews•120 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,9
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
6,9
Sixt
162 reviews•116 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
8,1
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
7,0
Europcar
246 reviews•243 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,1
Value
6,7
Hertz
127 reviews•163 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,1
Comfort
7,7
Overall
6,8
Pick-up/drop-off
6,8
Value
6,5
Easirent
129 reviews•89 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,4
Comfort
6,4
Overall
5,2
Pick-up/drop-off
5,3
Value
5,4
Avis
60 reviews•99 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,1
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,1
Value
7,7
Arnold Clark
9 reviews•74 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 22 Juli 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 R368/day about 322% 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 R383/day, it is 63% 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 R381/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 22 Juli 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 (R37+).
Electric
R37+
Hybrid
R50+
Petrol/Diesel
R107+