Car Hire in London
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
London Heathrow Airport
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 12.41
/ per day
London Edgware Road
Economy
Peugeot 208
or comparable
£ 14.84
/ per day
London Heathrow Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Golf
or comparable
£ 17.51
/ per day
London City Airport
Intermediate SUV
Kia XCeed
or comparable
£ 24.18
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
London Stansted Airport
Economy Elite
Vauxhall Corsa
or comparable
£ 24.36
/ per day
London St Pancras Railway Station
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo
or comparable
£ 30.58
/ per day
London Stansted Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
£ 35.29
/ per day
London Heathrow Airport
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or comparable
£ 42.74
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 01:02 on 2024-04-18.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 25 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.50 per litre or £ 5.68 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.42 per litre or £ 5.38 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.95 per litre or £ 7.38 / 1 gallon
One-way Car Hire in London
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in London and drop off in another city include:
- From London to Manchester - 307 offers from £ 23.64 per day
- From London to Edinburgh - 183 offers from £ 32.42 per day
- From London to Luton - 90 offers from £ 31.40 per day
- From London to Bristol - 165 offers from £ 32.42 per day
- From London to Glasgow - 254 offers from £ 25.07 per day
Top 20 Cities near London
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6.9 km / 4.3 miles
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7.6 km / 4.7 miles
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19.9 km / 12.4 miles
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26.6 km / 16.5 miles
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27 km / 16.8 miles
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33.9 km / 21.1 miles
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41.2 km / 25.6 miles
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44.6 km / 27.7 miles
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45.1 km / 28 miles
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46 km / 28.6 miles
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51.2 km / 31.8 miles
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62.8 km / 39 miles
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75.5 km / 46.9 miles
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85.6 km / 53.2 miles
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90.6 km / 56.3 miles
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92.1 km / 57.2 miles
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121.8 km / 75.7 miles
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123.7 km / 76.9 miles
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126.7 km / 78.7 miles
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130.4 km / 81 miles
Top 20 Locations near London
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7.6 km / 4.7 miles
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18 km / 11.2 miles
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19.3 km / 12 miles
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20.2 km / 12.6 miles
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20.6 km / 12.8 miles
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23.4 km / 14.5 miles
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24 km / 14.9 miles
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24.1 km / 15 miles
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24.4 km / 15.2 miles
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28.8 km / 17.9 miles
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32.5 km / 20.2 miles
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33.9 km / 21.1 miles
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41.2 km / 25.6 miles
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44.6 km / 27.7 miles
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66 km / 41 miles
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85.6 km / 53.2 miles
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139.8 km / 86.9 miles
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146.8 km / 91.2 miles
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156.5 km / 97.2 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in London the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in London 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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in London
The best month to hire a car in London is January (when the average price is £ 20.61 per day). This is 48% less than the yearly average and 67% less than hiring in July (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 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in London?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in January, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in London
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in London?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in London is September, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in London by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
Car hire locations | 32 |
Airport locations | 3 |
Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Surprice, GreenMotion, Keddy, Alamo |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
Lowest price | £ 12 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Surprice | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Surprice | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Drivalia | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Ace Rent a car | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Ace Rent a car | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
JB
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
8 April 2024
Nice for long drive - comfortable. Economical. Solid vehicle
FM
United Kingdom
Tesla Model Y Performance
5 February 2024
City drive and experience driving an electric
FL
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
23 January 2024
Nice getaway
DS
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
12 January 2024
Visiting relatives
TQ
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
8 January 2024
Easy going, arrived knowing what I was going to recieve, which was not there. But the young gentleman that was there got me another SUV, which was even better and bigger.
TS
United Kingdom
Nissan Leaf
29 December 2023
I had a great time away in Snowdonia but unfortunately, we encountered loads of rain. We hoped for good weather but also considered the fact that it's winter.
MM
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
29 October 2023
Well sight seeing and the travel
GP
United Kingdom
MG HS
26 October 2023
Exciting trip
JS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
3 May 2023
Visited family in Cambridge
PB
Canada
Ford Fiesta
26 April 2023
The driving through the UK was fun and different.
DK
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
30 March 2023
business trip so no time for anything else
SE
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
31 July 2022
There were no direct public transport routes as it was a very rural location so a hire car was essential.
PC
United Kingdom
Ford Custom Tourneo
4 March 2022
It was a 9 seater and had to take family of more than 5 so this was perfect
BC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
31 July 2021
Whitstable was awesome & worth the trip! Car was great & easy bookin via Didcover Cars
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Arnold Clark
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Surprice
6.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
110
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
£ 25.24
Lowest daily price
£ 12.41
Total cars available
1981
Top 16 Suppliers in London in 2024
Arnold Clark
1 location
£ 35 - £ 92
Enterprise
12 locations
£ 25 - £ 175
Alamo
6 locations
£ 25 - £ 403
Keddy
10 locations
£ 22 - £ 66
Hertz
8 locations
£ 26 - £ 80
SIXT
13 locations
£ 30 - £ 162
Europcar
11 locations
£ 26 - £ 76
Avis
6 locations
£ 32 - £ 176
Drivalia
2 locations
£ 12 - £ 777
National
5 locations
£ 27 - £ 285
Dollar
2 locations
£ 24 - £ 63
Budget
6 locations
£ 32 - £ 192
GreenMotion
9 locations
£ 13 - £ 320
Routes Car Rental
3 locations
Easirent
2 locations
Surprice
1 location
£ 17 - £ 381
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