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Cheap Car Rentals in United Kingdom from ฿481

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 18/2 and drop-off date of 25/2. 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 rentals in 2026

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

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

฿1,830

Cheapest price per day

฿481
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Popular car types in United Kingdom

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in United Kingdom and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 February 2026.
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At ฿481/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United Kingdom in the past week. Out of 87 car hire agencies operating in United Kingdom, there are, in total, 4,130 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

฿481+

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Compact

Compact

฿670+

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Minivan

Minivan

฿1,295+

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Mini

Mini

฿596+

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Luxury

Luxury

฿2,739+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿1,980+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿612+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿671+

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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:

Suzuki Swift฿481/day
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Suzuki Swift
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Suzuki Celerio฿585/day
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Suzuki Celerio
Found 02/11/26
Toyota Yaris฿596/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 02/11/26

Best car rental deals found in United Kingdom

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in United Kingdom. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in United Kingdom with an average daily rate of ฿1,035. Data was last updated on 12 February 2026.
Suzuki Swift฿481/day
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 02/11/26
Suzuki Celerio฿585/day
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A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Found 02/11/26
Toyota Yaris฿596/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 02/11/26

Cheapflights insights for the United Kingdom car rentals

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 ฿1,057/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,552% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?

Looking to hire a car in United Kingdom? Wheego had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿357.13/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿511.60/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom?

Planning to hire a car in United Kingdom? January is the cheapest month, costing about ฿834 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,627. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿834

February

฿881

March

฿1,046

April

฿1,326

May

฿1,435

June

฿1,393

July

฿1,627

August

฿1,564

September

฿1,254

October

฿1,103

November

฿912

December

฿1,476

What car do most people hire in United Kingdom?

Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Kingdom. Intermediate cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Ford Transit or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 508 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in United Kingdom at 480.

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Top rental agencies in United Kingdom

Explore the leading car rental agencies in United Kingdom known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in United Kingdom. Reviews were last updated on 12 February 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
190 reviews•508 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Budget

7.5
Good
161 reviews•112 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Sixt

7.3
Good
167 reviews•128 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Europcar

7.0
Good
256 reviews•239 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.7
Okay
132 reviews•155 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Easirent

5.3
Fair
129 reviews•89 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.4

Avis

8.0
Very Good
60 reviews•86 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Arnold Clark

9.7
Wonderful
9 reviews•74 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in United Kingdom, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 February 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom?

    When hiring a car in United Kingdom, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is DRIVALIA , and with prices around ฿879/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from DRIVALIA is ECONOMY, which starts as low as ฿420/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?

    When visiting United Kingdom, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Edinburgh where rental cars typically will cost around ฿1,830/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in United Kingdom was found in Edinburgh for just ฿1,652/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in United Kingdom?

    Cars in United Kingdom are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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