Car hire in United Kingdom

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find United Kingdom car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

United Kingdom car hire at a glance

Most popular providerGreen Motion
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points429, London is most popular
Cheapest price foundRs4,421 per day, London
Cheapest month to rentApril
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United Kingdom could cost, we've pulled prices from London.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in United Kingdom

The cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom is April, when the average cost per day is Rs7,714. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is Rs10,429. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in United Kingdom is February.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United Kingdom could cost, we've pulled prices from Trafford.

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All you need to know about United Kingdom

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorway70mph
Speed limitBuilt-up area30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in United Kingdom: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in United Kingdom, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in United Kingdom you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in United Kingdom is humming bird motors. You can rent a car with them for Rs19,119 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about humming bird motors, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in United Kingdom depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in United Kingdom, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in United Kingdom. First, you need to decide where in United Kingdom you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in United Kingdom. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in United Kingdom you want to visit. The most popular place to go is London. On average, it costs Rs11,848 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rs4,421 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in United Kingdom

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in United Kingdom is Compact, SUV .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in United Kingdom are Green Motion, Alamo and Drivalia. The cheapest company we've found is Ace Rent a Car. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs4,421 a day and Rs3,201 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in United Kingdom you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of United Kingdom. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in United Kingdom is London. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is London.

Hire a car long term in United Kingdom

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in United Kingdom with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.