Car Hire in York (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
£32.43 per day
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
£1,024.16 per day
Compact
Kia Ceed or comparable
£37.71 per day
Intermediate SUV
Peugeot 3008 or comparable
£40.88 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard
Vauxhall Insignia or comparable
£50.37 per day
Luxury Van
Mercedes Vito or comparable
£155.89 per day
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
£1,024.16 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
£1,024.16 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:59 on 06/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£424 per day
Average car hire length
6 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 petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.35 per litre or £5.11 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.87 per gallon
Top 20 locations near City Centre
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38.1 km / 23.7 miles
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94.2 km / 58.5 miles
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102.6 km / 63.8 miles
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125.7 km / 78.1 miles
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126.5 km / 78.6 miles
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134.7 km / 83.7 miles
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173 km / 107.5 miles
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237.1 km / 147.3 miles
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247.6 km / 153.9 miles
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258.5 km / 160.6 miles
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264.5 km / 164.4 miles
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266 km / 165.3 miles
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267.1 km / 166 miles
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273.7 km / 170.1 miles
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277.9 km / 172.7 miles
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278 km / 172.7 miles
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278.2 km / 172.9 miles
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278.6 km / 173.1 miles
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278.8 km / 173.2 miles
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279 km / 173.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in York (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in York (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in York (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in York (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is £32.19 per day. This is 26% less than the yearly average and 47% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £60.72 per day).
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in York (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 7 days, while in February, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in York (Downtown)
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in York (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in York (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly searches in York (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £32 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Arnold Clark |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | BMW 1 Series | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Volvo XC60 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes Vito | 4 | 4 | People Carriers |
| Enterprise | Ford Kuga | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise
8.3 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£423.72
Lowest daily price
£32.43
Total cars available
31
Top 2 suppliers in York (Downtown) in 2025
Arnold Clark
+441904529199
York Business Park, Unit 7 Great N Way, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6RB
£32 - £156
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:30
Tue:
08:00 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Enterprise
01904623000
Unit 1 Malton Road Ind Estate, Malton Road
£1,024 - £1,060
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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