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Leiden, Netherlands
Sat 07 Nov
Sun 15 Nov
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
1
£27.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Opel Mokka

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
2
£33.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
£43.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Aygo

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
4
£27.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Aygo

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
5
£30.87
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
£32.48
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
7
£32.48
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
8
£37.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
9
£37.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Opel Mokka

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
10
£38.73
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
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Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
11
£44.58
per day
Free cancellation
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
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Electric

Peugeot 2008

or similar Compact Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
£44.58
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
13
£48.82
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Ford Focus STW

or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
£54.27
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota C-HR

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
15
£56.08
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
16
£63.34
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Electric

Kia EV6

or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
17
£72.02
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
18
£1,001.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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No deductible

Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
19
£1,001.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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No deductible

Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
20
£1,001.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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No deductible

Opel Mokka

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
21
£1,001.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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No deductible

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
22
£1,001.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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No deductible

Toyota Aygo

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
23
£1,001.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Leiden City Centre
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Drop-off information
Leiden City Centre
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:33 on 04/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
Dutch
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+31
Average car hire price
£162 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
£1.60 per litre or £6.06 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.50 per litre or £5.68 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.63 per litre or £6.17 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 - 17 offers from £95.93 per day
  • From Leiden to Amsterdam - 18 offers from £25.96 per day

Top 2 cities near Leiden

Top 2 locations near Leiden

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 £276 Cheapest supplier Thrifty Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Leiden
£68
£34
£0
Jan

£29

in February

Feb
Mar

£38

in April

Apr
May

£34

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 £28.98 per day). This is 36% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £62.03).

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 locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersHertz, Thrifty
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, station wagons
🤑 Lowest price£27 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierThrifty

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)

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.
Leiden hosts: Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
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 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£162
Lowest daily price
£27
Total cars available
20

Top 3 suppliers in Leiden in 2026

Hertz
1 location
Hertz
8.9
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
£31–£72
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
£27–£38
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Dollar
1 location
Dollar
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
£1,001
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden

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5 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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Easy and efficient
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5 Nov 2026
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Great efficient company. 10 out of 10
Pabs Martin,
5 Nov 2026
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Excellent pricing and choice. Fast and easy to book and modify if needed.
Jason Everitt,
5 Nov 2026
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Easy, quick, understandable.
Andras Vago,
5 Nov 2026
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4 Nov 2026
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Good communication
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4 Nov 2026
This company deserves all the good reviews
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