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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
£28.59
per day
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8.8
Outstanding
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
2
A/C
4
£33.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very 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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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£39.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very 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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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
£28.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very 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
3
A/C
5
£34.71
per day
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8.8
Outstanding
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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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Kia Ceed STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
£36.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very 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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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£39.93
per day
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8.8
Outstanding
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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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£40.75
per day
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8.8
Outstanding
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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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Kia Ceed STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
£43.36
per day
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8.8
Outstanding
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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 C-HR
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£46.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
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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 Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£52.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
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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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Volvo XC40
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£61.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Outstanding
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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Volvo V60
or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£66.13
per day
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8.8
Outstanding
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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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:15 on 05/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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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
- 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
£59 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
£1.66 per litre or £6.28 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.87 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.68 per litre or £6.36 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 Amsterdam - 8 offers from £36.09 per day
Top 2 cities near Leiden
- Amsterdamstarting at £25.40 per day35.3 km / 21.93 miles
- Eindhovenstarting at £27.15 per day105.1 km / 65.31 miles
Top 2 locations near Leiden
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airportstarting at £29.67 per day26.3 km / 16.34 miles
- Eindhoven Airportstarting at £27.15 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal £47 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Leiden
£72
£36
£0
Jan
£30
in February
Feb
Mar
£40
in April
Apr
£34
in May
May
Jun
£30
in July
Jul
£66
in August
Aug
£32
in September
Sep
£26
in October
Oct
£35
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Leiden is October (when the average price is £25.68 per day). This is 44% less than the yearly average and 61% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £65.67).
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
2.8
1.4
0
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.4 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
2.5 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
0.8 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 October, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Leiden
12
6
0
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
11 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £35 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Opel Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Aygo | 2 | 1 | Small car |
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
£59
Lowest daily price
£35
Total cars available
12
Top 3 suppliers in Leiden in 2026
Hertz
1 location
8.8
Outstanding
7 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
£37–£90
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Thrifty
1 location
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
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
£35–£52
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
Dollar
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
£35–£52
per day
Most popular location
Rijn en Schiekade 124, 2311 AV Leiden
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