London car rentals in 2023
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 29 November 2023.
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 29 November 2023.
January
฿975
February
฿1,080
March
฿1,219
April
฿1,777
May
฿1,846
June
฿1,951
July
฿2,125
August
฿1,742
September
฿1,463
October
฿1,149
November
฿1,010
December
฿1,811
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 29 November 2023.
There are, in total, 335 car hire locations in London that are operated by 38 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ฿376/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from London hire providers:
Economy
฿376+
Compact
฿390+
Intermediate
฿449+
Mini
฿367+
Premium
฿1,771+
Luxury
฿1,892+
Intermediate SUV
฿447+
Compact estate car
฿454+
Economy
฿376+
Compact
฿390+
Intermediate
฿449+
Mini
฿367+
Premium
฿1,771+
Luxury
฿1,892+
Intermediate SUV
฿447+
Compact estate car
฿454+
Economy
฿376+
Compact
฿390+
Intermediate
฿449+
Mini
฿367+
Premium
฿1,771+
Luxury
฿1,892+
Intermediate SUV
฿447+
Compact estate car
฿454+
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 29 November 2023.
Small cars | ฿1,138 - ฿2,976 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | ฿2,463 - ฿5,611 |
To hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿2,025/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom (~฿1,138/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿2,976/day). In fact, February is about 44% 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 51% 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 ฿4,167/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in London, the United Kingdom (~฿2,310/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿7,060/day). In fact, February is about 45% 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 is 2% 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 large car in London, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿4,914/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in London, the United Kingdom (~฿2,697/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿7,109/day). In fact, February is about 46% 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 17% 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 ฿3,305/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in London, the United Kingdom (~฿1,395/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿6,872/day). In fact, January is about 58% 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 saves you 20% 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 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 ฿5,532/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in London, the United Kingdom (~฿3,195/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿9,246/day). In fact, January is about 43% 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 26% 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 ฿4,245/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in London, the United Kingdom (~฿2,772/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿7,315/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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 4% 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.
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 29 November 2023.
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
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Easirent
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Budget
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Sixt
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
GREEN MOTION
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
National
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
keddy by Europcar
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
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 ฿542. Data was last updated on 29 November 2023.
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.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in London, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 November 2023.
What is the cheapest hire car found in London?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,807/day when booking a car hire in London. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,159/day from INTERRENT , booked on Jul. 28.
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: SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (฿367/day), GREEN MOTION (฿447/day), and keddy by Europcar (฿1,771/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 (8.6 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 ฿65.51/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,948 and ฿4,258 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in London for a week from Sixt?
Sixt is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in London. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿20,993 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 52% 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 INTERRENT offers you prices that are 95% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in London for a month is ฿89,971. 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 ฿658. 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 December, it will cost approximately ฿1,323 per day.
What car do most people hire in London?
Ford Transit, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at London according to Cheapflights users.