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Cheap Car Rentals in United Kingdom from ฿574

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 8/6 and drop-off date of 14/6. 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 28 May 2026.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

฿1,537

Cheapest price per day

฿574
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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 28 May 2026.
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At ฿574/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United Kingdom in the past week. Out of 93 car hire agencies operating in United Kingdom, there are, in total, 4,160 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

฿589+

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Compact

Compact

฿688+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,008+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,678+

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Mini

Mini

฿574+

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Premium

Premium

฿1,872+

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Luxury

Luxury

฿2,119+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿761+

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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 ฿1,231. Data was last updated on 28 May 2026.
Nissan Almera฿574/day
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Nissan Almera
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Suzuki Celerio฿589/day
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Suzuki Celerio
Found 05/26/26
Toyota Yaris฿688/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 05/26/26

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 ฿1,130/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,728% 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? U-Save had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿15.65/day. Wheego also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿21.18/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 ฿875 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,689. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿875

February

฿1,048

March

฿1,124

April

฿1,385

May

฿1,478

June

฿1,391

July

฿1,689

August

฿1,624

September

฿1,309

October

฿1,162

November

฿951

December

฿1,575

What car do most people hire in United Kingdom?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Kingdom. Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Volkswagen T-ROC or similar).

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

Avis has 87 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in United Kingdom at 1.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in United Kingdom?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across United Kingdom, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 218 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 May 2026.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in United Kingdom, start with London, where rates average ฿384/day. You can also find good prices in Manchester (฿624/day), Glasgow (฿702/day), and Birmingham (฿781/day).

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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 28 May 2026.

Avis

8.0
Very Good
63 reviews•87 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.7
Poor
19 reviews•115 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

3.7

NextCar

1 location
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U-Save

11 locations
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Stornoway Vehicle Hire

1 location
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Easihire

1 location
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Intack Self Drive

1 location
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Right Cars

1 location
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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 28 May 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 U-Save, and with prices around ฿583/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from U-Save is ECONOMY, which starts as low as ฿342/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 Birmingham where rental cars typically will cost around ฿821/day (57% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in United Kingdom was found in Birmingham for just ฿611/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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