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Cheap Car Rentals in Europe from ฿438

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 Europe with a pick-up date of 3/3 and drop-off date of 13/3. 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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Europe car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Europe. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 February 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

฿2,397

Cheapest price per day

฿438
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Popular car types in Europe

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Europe and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 10 February 2026.
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Economy

Economy

฿448+

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Compact

Compact

฿452+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

฿645+

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Mini

Mini

฿438+

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Premium

Premium

฿1,485+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

฿2,312+

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Luxury

Luxury

฿2,195+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿458+

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Compare car rental deals in Europe by type

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

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

Nissan Almera฿438/day
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A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 02/08/26
Nissan March฿448/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Found 02/08/26
Alpine A110฿628/day
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A/C
Alpine A110
Found 02/08/26

Best car rental deals found in Europe

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Europe. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 10 February 2026.
Nissan Almera฿438/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 02/08/26
Nissan March฿448/day
2
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A/C
Nissan March
Found 02/08/26
BYD ATTO 3฿452/day
4
M
A/C
BYD ATTO 3
Found 02/08/26

Cheapflights insights for Europe car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Europe, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,175/day – about 2,701% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Europe?

In Europe, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just ฿540.16/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at ฿649.00/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Europe?

Planning to hire a car in Europe? November is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,032 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,811. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,043

February

฿1,096

March

฿1,059

April

฿1,273

May

฿1,266

June

฿1,502

July

฿1,811

August

฿1,738

September

฿1,299

October

฿1,171

November

฿1,032

December

฿1,396

What car do most people hire in Europe?

Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Europe. SUV (Class Luxury SUV) and Mini (Class Mini Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Europe.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Europe?

Sunnycars has 4,884 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Europe at 4,762.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Europe?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Europe, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 February 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Europe, Milan is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿813/day). Other popular cities in Europe to get a cheap rental car are: Edinburgh (฿1,836/day), Munich (฿2,125/day), and Frankfurt am Main (฿2,174/day).

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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Europe, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 February 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Europe for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Europe for about ฿10,890 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Europe?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Europe it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Europe

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Europe. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Europe. Deals were last updated on 10 February 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Europe. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿154+).

Electric

Electric

฿154+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

฿181+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿524+

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