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Cheap Car Rentals in United Kingdom from S$ 21

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 3-7 and drop-off date of 16-7. 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 2025

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 June 2025.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

S$ 65

Cheapest price per day

S$ 21

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 June 2025.

There are currently 3,917 hire locations operating in United Kingdom spread across 81 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom is small car at S$ 21 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

S$ 23+

Compact

Compact

S$ 24+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 38+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 68+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 82+

Mini

Mini

S$ 21+

Premium

Premium

S$ 53+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 71+

Compare car rental deals in United Kingdom by type

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 large 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:

Peugeot 208S$ 21/day
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BYD e6S$ 23/day
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BYD e6
Mazda Mazda3S$ 24/day
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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 S$ 40. Data was last updated on 12 June 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in United Kingdom, including locations near London, Edinburgh and Swindon. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Peugeot 208S$ 21/day
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Peugeot 208
BYD e6S$ 23/day
2
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BYD e6
Mazda Mazda3S$ 24/day
4
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Mazda Mazda3

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in United Kingdom, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 42, which is about 1% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom?

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Kingdom with deals as low as S$ 16.69/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVALIA is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 23.28/day.

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

At United Kingdom, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 37. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 65 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In United Kingdom, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 37. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 65 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 37

February

S$ 39

March

S$ 43

April

S$ 58

May

S$ 60

June

S$ 57

July

S$ 64

August

S$ 60

September

S$ 52

October

S$ 50

November

S$ 44

December

S$ 65

What car do most people rent in United Kingdom?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Kingdom. Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 497 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in United Kingdom at 437.

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 1,418 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 June 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, Manchester is the cheapest city to rent a car (S$ 31/day). Other popular cities in United Kingdom to get a cheap rental car are: Birmingham (S$ 36/day), London (S$ 41/day), and Edinburgh (S$ 45/day).

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 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in United Kingdom, including those that serve London, Edinburgh and Swindon. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
176 reviews497 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Sixt

7.4
Good
161 reviews115 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Budget

7.3
Good
167 reviews122 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.9

Europcar

7.0
Good
240 reviews246 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.8
Okay
126 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Easirent

5.2
Fair
129 reviews89 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

GREEN MOTION

5.1
Fair
190 reviews83 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.3

Avis

8.0
Very Good
59 reviews100 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

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 June 2025.
  • 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 GREEN MOTION , and with prices around S$ 37/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from GREEN MOTION is ECONOMY, which starts as low as S$ 17/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 S$ 36/day (49% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in United Kingdom was found in Gatwick for just S$ 31/day.

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

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in United Kingdom.

Car rentals by fuel type in United Kingdom

Browse car rentals by fuel type in United Kingdom. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in United Kingdom. Deals were last updated on 12 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United Kingdom. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 25+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 32+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 34+

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