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Cheap Car Rentals in United Kingdom from RM 82

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in the United Kingdom with a pick-up date of 12/5 and drop-off date of 19/5. 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.
London, England, United Kingdom
12 May — 19 May
Driver's age: 26-65
London, England, United Kingdom
Sun 12/5
Noon
Sun 19/5
Noon

United Kingdom car rentals in 2024

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 5 May 2024.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 248

Cheapest price per day

RM 82

What are the car hire 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 2,169 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Price

RM 108 - RM 242

Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, London is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 108/day. Renting a car in London is 55% cheaper than renting one in Cardiff where the per day rate is around RM 242. Other fairly inexpensive cities in United Kingdom to get a rental car in are: Birmingham (RM 118/day), Manchester (RM 169/day), and Edinburgh (RM 203/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in London should expect to spend around RM 108/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in United Kingdom is London.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United Kingdom 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 5 May 2024.

January

RM 113

February

RM 123

March

RM 165

April

RM 180

May

RM 227

June

RM 251

July

RM 274

August

RM 232

September

RM 194

October

RM 156

November

RM 132

December

RM 227

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom 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 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 5 May 2024.

In United Kingdom, there are 3,640 active hire locations from 62 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom in the past week - currently priced from RM 82/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 106+

Compact

Compact

RM 133+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 280+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 418+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 380+

Mini

Mini

RM 120+

Premium

Premium

RM 380+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 542+

Compare available car types for rental in United Kingdom

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in United Kingdom to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Small cars

RM 111 - RM 296

All Car Types

RM 146 - RM 513

To rent a small car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 214/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in United Kingdom (~RM 111/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 296/day). In fact, January is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a small car saves you 46% 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 United Kingdom small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 381/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in United Kingdom (~RM 251/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 580/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a medium car saves you 3% 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 United Kingdom medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 634/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in United Kingdom (~RM 202/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 1,090/day). In fact, January is about 69% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a large car is 39% 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 rent a SUV in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 339/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in United Kingdom (~RM 237/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 461/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a SUV saves you 14% 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.

To rent a van in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 630/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in United Kingdom (~RM 324/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 943/day). In fact, January is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a van is 39% 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 rent a luxury car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 706/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in United Kingdom (~RM 367/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 1,008/day). In fact, January is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a luxury car is 45% 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. Here are the best United Kingdom luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton SagaRM 82/day
2
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A/C
Proton Saga
Hyundai i20RM 84/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

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 5 May 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in United Kingdom, including those that serve London, Manchester and Edinburgh. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

475 locations

Free2Move

364 locations

keddy by Europcar

336 locations

Sunnycars

266 locations

Europcar

244 locations

Firefly

197 locations

Hertz

166 locations

Budget

121 locations

Best United Kingdom car rental deals found

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 RM 302. Data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in United Kingdom including options serving London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Proton SagaRM 82/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Hyundai i20RM 84/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Proton SagaRM 86/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 5 May 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United Kingdom?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Arnold Clark (9.6 rating), Alamo (8.9 rating) and National (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in United Kingdom.

  • 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 RM 155/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from GREEN MOTION is COMPACT, which starts as low as RM 63/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 RM 118/day (55% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in United Kingdom was found in Birmingham for just RM 99/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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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 5 May 2024.

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 (RM 44+).

Electric

Electric

RM 44+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 58+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 71+

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