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Cheap Car Rentals in London from ฿651

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in London with a pick-up date of 3/9 and drop-off date of 24/9. 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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London car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in London. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 July 2024.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

฿67.16

Average price per day

฿2,015

Cheapest price per day

฿651

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in London?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in London and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 July 2024.

January

฿871

February

฿943

March

฿1,270

April

฿1,343

May

฿1,633

June

฿1,561

July

฿1,815

August

฿1,633

September

฿1,415

October

฿1,197

November

฿1,016

December

฿1,742

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in London is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in London

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in London and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 July 2024.

There are, in total, 360 car hire locations in London that are operated by 43 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ฿731/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from London hire providers:

Economy

Economy

฿745+

Compact

Compact

฿872+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,329+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿2,144+

Mini

Mini

฿559+

Premium

Premium

฿1,638+

Luxury

Luxury

฿2,642+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿731+

Compare available car types for rental in London

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in London to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 July 2024.

Small cars

฿980 - ฿2,023

All Car Types

฿1,484 - ฿19,498

To hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿1,554/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom (~฿980/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿2,023/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a small car saves you 64% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best London small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿3,270/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in London, the United Kingdom (~฿1,266/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿6,480/day). In fact, February is about 62% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a medium car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best London medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿7,979/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in London, the United Kingdom (~฿2,110/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿50,616/day). In fact, February is about 74% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a large car is 47% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿10,660/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in London, the United Kingdom (~฿1,424/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿97,356/day). In fact, March is about 87% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a SUV is 61% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best London SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿5,464/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in London, the United Kingdom (~฿2,443/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿10,811/day). In fact, February is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a van is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿4,368/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in London, the United Kingdom (~฿2,181/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿6,578/day). In fact, February is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for London. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London, hiring a luxury car is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Honda City฿745/day
2
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A/C
Honda City
Hyundai i20฿872/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in London

Explore the leading car rental agencies in London known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in London. Reviews were last updated on 23 July 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the London area such as Hertz, Easirent and Budget. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

6.9
Okay
108 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Easirent

4.8
Mediocre
152 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.0

Budget

7.5
Good
76 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.1

Sixt

7.4
Good
67 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

GREEN MOTION

5.3
Fair
81 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.5

National

12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

keddy by Europcar

9.5
Wonderful
3 reviews39 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
11 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.2

Best London car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in London. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in London with an average daily rate of ฿1,088. Data was last updated on 23 July 2024.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in London. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Honda BR-V฿731/day
4
M
A/C
Honda BR-V
Honda City฿745/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda BR-V฿869/day
4
M
A/C
Honda BR-V

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in London, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 July 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in London?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,015/day when booking a car hire in London. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿917/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jul. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in London?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in London from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (฿559/day), DRIVALIA (฿745/day), and U-Save (฿872/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in London?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in London.

  • What are petrol prices like in London?

    The average price of petrol in London is ฿67.16/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿3,022 and ฿4,365 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in London for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in London. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿15,217 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in London for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 46% in London - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

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

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For London however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in London for a month?

    We’ve recently found that GREEN MOTION offers you prices that are 74% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in London for a month is ฿65,214. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in London for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in London, you can expect the average price to be around ฿0. Usually a Mini hire in London is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Mini for August, it will cost approximately ฿813 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in London?

    Renault Espace, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to hire at London according to Cheapflights users.

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Small car rentals in London

Find small car rental deals in London from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in London cost an average of ฿1,091 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 July 2024.
Toyota Yaris฿651/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿682/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan March฿710/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March

Car rentals by fuel type in London

Browse car rentals by fuel type in London. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in London. Deals were last updated on 23 July 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in London. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿33+).

Electric

Electric

฿33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿41+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿38+

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