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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£27.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Opel Mokka
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£33.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
£43.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£27.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£31.05
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£32.68
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£32.68
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£37.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£37.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Opel Mokka
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£38.97
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£44.85
per day
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
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Electric
Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£44.85
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
£49.12
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
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Ford Focus STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£54.60
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£56.42
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£63.73
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Electric
Kia EV6
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£72.46
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
£1,007.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£1,007.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£1,007.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Opel Mokka
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£1,007.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£1,007.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£1,007.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden Downtown
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Leiden
- Top 2 cities near Leiden
- Top 2 locations near Leiden
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Leiden and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Sept 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Leiden in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Dutch
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+31
Average car hire price
£161 per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–130 km/h
or
50–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.61 per litre or £6.09 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.51 per litre or £5.72 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.64 per litre or £6.21 per gallon
Score
9.0 / 10
One-way Car Hire in Leiden
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Leiden and drop off in another city include:
- From Leiden to Bern - 30 offers from £96.39 per day
- From Leiden to Amsterdam - 34 offers from £26.08 per day
Top 2 cities near Leiden
- Amsterdamstarting at £23.71 per day35.3 km / 21.93 miles
- Eindhovenstarting at £21.36 per day105.1 km / 65.31 miles
Top 2 locations near Leiden
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airportstarting at £23.71 per day26.3 km / 16.34 miles
- Eindhoven Airportstarting at £21.36 per day99.2 km / 61.64 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Leiden (Downtown)
3 rental locations
When to book in Leiden and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Leiden the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Leiden fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal £275 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Leiden
£69
£34
£0
Jan
£29
in February
Feb
Mar
£39
in April
Apr
May
£35
in June
Jun
Jul
£62
in August
Aug
£31
in September
Sep
Oct
£34
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Leiden is February (when the average price is £29.19 per day). This is 36% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £62.49).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Leiden?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Leiden is August, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Leiden by Monthly Searches
2
1
0
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
Jul
1.8 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Leiden?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in August, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Leiden
9
4
0
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
May
6 days in June
Jun
Jul
1 day in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £28 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Kia Ceed STW | 5 | Station wagon |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Aygo | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Sept 2026)
When is the best time to rent a car in Leiden?
Prices are lowest during February, starting at £29 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at £62. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Leiden is August, while the least popular month is February.
What car rental companies are available in Leiden?
Leiden hosts: Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Can I pick up a rental car in Leiden and drop it off in another city?
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Bern, Amsterdam. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from £26 for one-way rentals in Leiden
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£161
Lowest daily price
£28
Total cars available
23
Top 3 suppliers in Leiden in 2026
Hertz
1 location
8.8
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
£31–£73
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Thrifty
1 location
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
£28–£44
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Dollar
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
£1,009
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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