Car Rental in London

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Pick-up location

London, United Kingdom

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Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

London Stansted Airport Car Rental

Mini

Fiat 500 or similar

4
1
3
A/C
Man.

per day

London Heathrow Airport Car Rental

Economy

Ford Fiesta or similar

5
1
5
A/C
Man.

per day

London Heathrow Airport Car Rental

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

5
2
5
A/C
Man.

per day

London Stansted Airport Car Rental

Intermediate SUV

MG ZS or similar

5
2
5
A/C
Man.

per day

Travel Information

Language

English

Currency

GBP

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+44

Average car rental price

$63.35 / per day

Average car rental length

7 days

Speed limit within town

48 km/h

30 mph

Speed limit out of town

96 - 112 km/h

60 - 70 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Rating

9.0

Average gasoline price

$2.16 per liter

Highest gasoline price

$2.41 per liter

Lowest gasoline price

$1.83 per liter

Why rent a car in London?

One of the great cities of Europe and the world, London is a place that everyone should experience at least once. Both historic, modern, diverse and yet maintaining a unique local character, its neighborhoods, buildings, and attractions can be explored for days. Getting a rental car is your best bet to see as much as possible.

One-Way Car Rentals in London

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in London and drop off in another city include:

From London to Manchester - 307 offers from $29.58 per day
From London to Edinburgh - 183 offers from $40.56 per day
From London to Luton - 90 offers from $39.28 per day
From London to Bristol - 165 offers from $40.56 per day
From London to Glasgow - 254 offers from $31.36 per day

Top ways to enter London

London Heathrow Airport. The largest in Europe and among the top 10 in the world, Heathrow Airport feels like a city in its own right. The airport is located just west of London.
London Gatwick Airport. Offering flights to and from destinations all over Europe, as well as North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia, Gatwick Airport serves nearly 50 million passengers every year. The airport is in West Sussex county about an hour’s drive south of London.
London City Airport. The only international airport serving London that’s located inside the city’s boundaries, London City Airport is a base for British Airways and is also served by a handful of other airlines.
London Stansted Airport. A huge base for Ryanair and also served by a number of other low-cost carriers, flying to Stansted is often the cheapest way to reach London. The airport itself is about an hour’s drive northeast of the city proper.
Luton Airport. Often also branded as London Luton Airport thanks to its proximity to the capital, but located in the neighboring city of Luton, this airport is served by nine different airlines.
By rail: If you’re arriving in London by train, you can conveniently pick up your rental car at many of London’s train stations. London Bridge, Croydon South, Hammersmith, Victoria, and Paddington are just some of them.

City facts

London has a temperate oceanic climate and is warmer than most of the other large cities of the United Kingdom. The average temperature is 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) in July and 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in January. Despite its reputation for being very rainy, London actually has less precipitation than Lisbon, Rome, New York City, and Sydney.

London is made up of 32 boroughs or local authority districts. 12 boroughs are within Inner London while 20 are in Outer London. The most populous London borough is Croydon in South London.

Top destinations and activities

Buckingham Palace. The home of the Royal family and, for many, the number one landmark of London, Buckingham Palace is only open for tours during the summer months, but even if you visit during another time of year, it’s magnificence can be observed from outside.
British Museum. London has countless world-class museums, such as the National History Museum and Tate Modern, but the British Museum is probably the crown jewel of them all, both for its immensity and for the awesome quality of its exhibitions. From the history of the inhabitants of the British Isles to Ancient Greeks and Romans to equally impressive civilizations outside Europe, it really covers human history in its fullness.
St. Paul’s Cathedral. Arguably the most famous Anglican church in the world, St Paul’s Cathedral is located on the site of a much older church dating back to AD 604. Rebuilt after the great fire of London in 1666, nowadays the cathedral provides an especially impressive sight when illuminated after dark.
Natural History Museum. With a truly vast and impressive collection, the Natural History Museum stands out from its counterparts around the world. Whether you marvel at the skeletons of Diplodocus, take in the size of the blue whale, or explore specimens found by none other than Charles Darwin, this is one place that can all but guarantee to inspire awe. Better yet, there is no entrance fee. The Natural History Museum is located near two other museums, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum of decorative arts and design.
Notting Hill. Located in West London's wealthy Kensington & Chelsea neighborhood, this is one of the most iconic areas of London. It became popular when the famous film Notting Hill was released in 1999, featuring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. The area itself has a wonderful blend of Georgian architecture and colorful gardens along with chic cafes and clothing stores that attract visitors from all over the world. Notting Hill is a wonderful place to spend a day just strolling around, taking in all its sights, or to enjoy some delicious cuisine in one of its many fantastic restaurants.

Traffic and parking

The United Kingdom drives on the left-hand side of the road.
On-street parking is usually heavily restricted. Never park on a white, double yellow or double red line (stopping on motorways and next to red lines is illegal).
You are not allowed to use your mobile phone while driving, unless you use a hands-free system.
Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limits are 112 km/h (70 mph) on motorways, 112 km/h (70 mph) on dual carriageways, 96 km/h (60 mph) on single carriageways and 48km/h (30 mph) in residential areas and areas with street lightning.
In England and Wales, the legal alcohol limit is 0.08% for both experienced and novice drivers. Do keep in mind, however, that in Scotland the legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for both experienced and novice drivers. Exceeding the limit can lead to large fines, a suspended license, or even imprisonment.
The insurance and documentation of the car needs to be in it whenever you’re driving.
If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
The emergency numbers are 999 and 112.

Toll roads

The main toll road in the United Kingdom is the M6 toll. Find out more on the M6 Toll official website. You also have to pay a toll for using a number of bridges and tunnels, as well as for entering the central areas of London. For example, the Dartford Crossing Bridge in East London applies the Dart charge between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Find out more about the Dart charge on the Government website.

Find out more about toll roads in the United Kingdom on the European toll road website.

Ideas for day trips

Windsor Castle. Claiming to be the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, this royal residence is nearly as important as the Buckingham Palace. Besides its important inhabitants, it also houses beautiful artworks by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Canaletto. Unlike Buckingham, Windsor is open for visitors throughout the year. The castle, located in the town of the same name, is about 40 km (23 mi) west of London.
Stonehenge. The prehistoric ring of stones has been standing since the Bronze Age. Its meaning still hasn’t been fully deciphered, which only adds to its mystery. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is in Wiltshire Country and can be reached from London in about two and a half hours.
Cambridge. Home to one of the world’s most famous universities, Cambridge is also a surprisingly green and cozy city. Befitting a great academic center, it also houses a large number of amazing museums, from the Folk Museum and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to the University Museum of Zoology and the Polar Museum. With only 60 miles (90 km) to cover, it makes an ideal day trip from London.
South Downs National Park. Home to 14 million people, Greater London is one of the largest and most densely populated urban areas in Europe — but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t provide access to nature. Located just a 90-minute drive southwest of the capital, South Downs is a supremely calm and scenic area of chalk hills, valleys, and woodlands. Other nature areas not far from London include the Surrey Hills, Kent Downs, and Chiltern Hills.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental car in London is the Peugeot 108, although many travelers also pick the Ford Fiesta and the Volvo V40. The most popular rental car types are mini, intermediate, and economy.

Further destinations

Manchester. Embracing its industrial past rather than trying to avoid it, Manchester is a unique and vibrant cultural center. Come here for its beautiful historic buildings, unique neighborhoods, great museums and art galleries, and two world class football clubs. Manchester is less than four hours drive north of London.
Edinburgh. The capital of Scotland might not be quite as immense as its English counterpart, but what it lacks in size, Edinburgh more than makes up for in charm. A city with a truly unique historic feel, Edinburgh is about seven hours drive north of London. That might seem like a long drive, but you’d be crossing all of England where there are countless opportunities for stopping along the way. And besides, the final destination will be worth it.
Devon. A large county in the southwest of England, Devon is home to the Jurassic Coast, an area so rich in dinosaur bones and other fossils that a whole geologic period of the Paleozoic was named after it. There are plenty of other attractions too, not least of which are historic sites related to the human habitation of the British Isles, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, and the sophisticated cathedral city of Exeter, which is about a 3-hour-and-30-minute drive from London.

Car Rental Prices in London

Station wagons - from $60 per day
Large cars - from $29 per day
Medium cars - from $27 per day
Vans - from $137 per day
Premium cars - from $97 per day
Small cars - from $26 per day
SUVs - from $30 per day

Money-saving tips

There are many things you can do to get a good car rental deal in London. Start with:

Compare rates of different rental car providers
Book your rental car well in advance
Plan your route before you go
Know your fuel and mileage requirements
Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting London is the cheapest in February when renting a car is about 39% cheaper than the yearly average and about 60% cheaper than renting in May.

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Suze and Paul

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What travel writers say

London may be one of the world’s most expensive cities but there are so many fun and more importantly, free things that you can enjoy. There are plenty of markets in London to walk around and peruse such as Borough Market in Westminster and Covent Garden flea market that has plenty of fun English nicknacks. You can also visit the National Gallery, the British Museum and the Tate Modern art museum completely free. Greenwich Park is the place where the Eastern and Western hemispheres meet and it’s free to walk around the area, see the Greenwich line and marvel at the view of the city. It’s also free to watch the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace and London has plenty of beautiful parks to wander about including Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and Richmond Park where you can spot some wild deer. Not to forget all of the incredible street art to be seen in London in the trendy area of Shoreditch in East London.

Anna Karsten

I’m a Polish-born citizen of the world. At 20, I embarked on a mission to see the world while building my career through studying and working abroad.

High on the list of many visitors to London is the Harry Potter tour at the Warner Bros Studios. It was one of our favorite things to do in London with kids. Located about one hour northwest of London, this backlot tour will take you through sets, props, and interactive exhibits of the real movie settings of the Harry Potter film series. You’ll be amazed at how they created magical scenes from such small, intimate settings. We all loved this magical deep dive into the Wizarding World. Allow for 3-4 hours for the self-guided tour. That will give you enough time to read the stories, ride a broomstick, walk through the forbidden forest and those scary spiders, and drink butterbeer.

CACM

Caroline and Craig Makepeace

G’day, we’re Caroline and Craig Makepeace. Traveling since 1997 -> 13 years with our two daughters.

Curious kids and parents can explore nature and science with more hands-on, fun learning experiences at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington. Here, kids can stomp like a T. Rex as they learn about how these giant creatures lived, explore the nature trail with a guided tour, and pull out a magnifying glass in the science center to break things down to the smallest level. It’s conveniently also steps away from both the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. These museums are also free things to do in London with kids.

Katie Dillon

I’m Katie. I write La Jolla Mom.

Top 20 Cities near London

Slough Car Rentals from $158.78 per day

12.3 km / 7.6 miles away
Wembley, London Car Rentals from $119.83 per day

14.4 km / 8.9 miles away
Watford Car Rentals from $48.66 per day

19.9 km / 12.4 miles away
Croydon Car Rentals from $93.20 per day

26.6 km / 16.5 miles away
Reading Car Rentals from $45.44 per day

33.9 km / 21.1 miles away
Gatwick Car Rentals from $25.73 per day

41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
Luton Car Rentals from $27.97 per day

44.6 km / 27.7 miles away
Crawley Car Rentals from $64.79 per day

45.1 km / 28.0 miles away
Dartford Car Rentals from $55.80 per day

46.0 km / 28.6 miles away
Basingstoke Car Rentals from $45.44 per day

51.2 km / 31.8 miles away
Tonbridge Car Rentals

60.5 km / 37.6 miles away
Milton Keynes Car Rentals from $45.44 per day

62.8 km / 39.0 miles away
Maidstone Car Rentals from $103.08 per day

71.8 km / 44.6 miles away
Chelmsford Car Rentals from $125.63 per day

72.9 km / 45.3 miles away
Brighton Car Rentals from $59.68 per day

75.5 km / 46.9 miles away
Southampton Car Rentals from $41.17 per day

85.6 km / 53.2 miles away
Portsmouth Car Rentals from $103.08 per day

86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
Northampton Car Rentals from $99.38 per day

89.1 km / 55.4 miles away
Swindon Car Rentals from $131.33 per day

90.6 km / 56.3 miles away
Cambridge Car Rentals from $45.44 per day

92.1 km / 57.2 miles away

Top 20 Locations near London

London Airport Heathrow Car Rentals from $32.44 per day
London Hammersmith Train Station Car Rentals

15.7 km / 9.8 miles away
London Fulham Car Rentals from $55.01 per day

18.0 km / 11.2 miles away
London Paddington Train Station Car Rentals from $42.78 per day

20.2 km / 12.6 miles away
London Edgware Road Car Rentals from $42.78 per day

20.6 km / 12.8 miles away
London Marylebone Train Station Car Rentals from $42.78 per day

21.2 km / 13.2 miles away
London St Pancras Train Station Car Rentals from $49.94 per day

24.0 km / 14.9 miles away
Waterloo Train Station Car Rentals from $49.94 per day

24.1 km / 15.0 miles away
London Kings Cross Train Station Car Rentals from $80.21 per day

24.4 km / 15.2 miles away
London Lewisham Car Rentals from $158.78 per day

31.5 km / 19.6 miles away
London Stratford Train Station Car Rentals from $93.19 per day

32.5 km / 20.2 miles away
Enfield Downtown Car Rentals from $215.62 per day

35.4 km / 22.0 miles away
London City Airport Car Rentals from $35.67 per day

35.9 km / 22.3 miles away
London Woodford Green Car Rentals from $188.01 per day

37.7 km / 23.4 miles away
London Ilford Car Rentals from $95.02 per day

38.2 km / 23.7 miles away
London Airport Gatwick Car Rentals from $25.73 per day

41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
Downtown Car Rentals from $45.44 per day

44.5 km / 27.7 miles away
Luton Airport Car Rentals from $27.97 per day

44.6 km / 27.7 miles away
London Airport Stansted Car Rentals from $26.10 per day

66.0 km / 41.0 miles away
Southampton Airport Car Rentals from $63.15 per day

85.6 km / 53.2 miles away

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in London?

Car rental prices in London vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Average rental costs per day in London

$36.45

January

$37.86

February

$41.33

March

$64.41

April

$65.27

May

$95.88

June

$104.70

July

$76.78

August

$60.99

September

$48.29

October

$40.03

November

$68.59

December

The cheapest month to rent a car in London is January (when prices average $36.45 per day). This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $104.70).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in London?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in January, they keep their car for 7 days.

Average rental length in London

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May

June

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December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in London?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in London is August, and the least popular is February.

Monthly searches in London by pick-up date relative to the average

80%

January

73%

February

98%

March

117%

April

115%

May

79%

June

112%

July

129%

August

115%

September

93%

October

78%

November

110%

December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations	38
Airport locations	3
Popular suppliers	Easirent, Keddy, Surprice, Alamo, Drivalia
Popular car categories	Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price	$26 per day
Cheapest supplier	GreenMotion

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Easirent	Ford Fiesta	5	2	Small cars
Easirent	Fiat 500	3	2	Small cars
Easirent	Ford Focus	5	2	Medium cars
Easirent	Ford Fiesta	5	1	Small cars
Surprice	Volkswagen Golf	5	2	Medium cars
Drivalia	Ford Fiesta	5	1	Small cars
Surprice	Ford Fiesta	5	1	Small cars
Drivalia	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Routes Car Rental	Volkswagen Golf	5	2	Medium cars
Hertz	Ford Fiesta	5	1	Small cars

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.

Hungary

Ford Fiesta

April 16, 2023

Lots of time spent with friends and family. Priceless!

Israel

Peugeot 3008 (2 wheel drive)

April 8, 2023

I took the car from the UK into france and all was great.

Cyprus

Vauxhall Crossland

March 6, 2023

Visited bath and oxford and some villages on the way and along the river thames

Oman

Ford Focus

January 21, 2023

It was great,, thanks

Australia

Fiat 500

January 14, 2023

We visited Windsor Castle on our way from London to Manchester

Portugal

Nissan Qashqai

January 2, 2023

We travelled to Edinburgh and retuned the car in Manchester. Half of the time, it was raining, but we felt secure on the car. The navigation system was limited and was not possible to find some of the addresses.

Malaysia

Ford Fiesta

January 2, 2023

Interesting and amazing esp with the car we had driven

India

Vauxhall Corsa

November 14, 2022

Driving through the length and breadth of England was exhilarating

Australia

Vauxhall Corsa

November 10, 2022

Good car and competitive price. If dropped off at long term park and ride, make sure they don't leave you at the wrong bus stop for a different terminal

Cyprus

Ford Fiesta

November 9, 2022

My daughters wedding

India

VW Passat

October 10, 2022

It was wonderful driving around the countryside. The weather was great all through and we were easily able to go around thanks to the car

United States of America (USA)

Nissan Qashqai

September 17, 2022

Parking is difficult in York. Liverpool traffic Is heavy. Google navigation took us on some incorrect exits on a couple of roundabouts. Use Waze instead.

Australia

Ford Fiesta

August 16, 2022

Had no problem picking up or returning the car .. The team were efficient and helpful and I will rent from them again

Australia

Nissan Qashqai

June 11, 2022

We travelled through out the UK doing just short of 3000 Miles in the 38 day hire. car was ok kia sportage probably a bit underpowered with hills of Scotland but otherwise great

United Kingdom

Ford Mondeo STW

October 28, 2020

It's quite easy to rent a car at easirent. Only your own credit card and passport or ID card are needed. I'm so surprised especially when return a car. I spent only 1-2 minutes.

United Kingdom

Toyota Aygo

September 9, 2020

I live here & need to drive

United Kingdom

Ford Focus

February 23, 2020

I would only recommend hiring a car in London if you’re going for a trip into the countryside. If you are only staying in London and you hire a car, you’re insane. Just get public transport. Safer, cheaper & quicker than driving.

United Kingdom

Volvo V40

February 4, 2020

Renting a car in London is good as long as you are aware of congestion charging times and zones

Australia

Citroen C4 Cactus

December 7, 2019

Don't rent if you are just visiting London. Use public transport and walk. I used the car to go to Surrey and Dorset, Twickenham etc.

United States of America (USA)

VW Polo

September 9, 2019

This spot to rent the car was almost outside of the city - at least it felt that way. For someone who had never driven on the other side of the road, there was only a few turns to get onto the highway, which was awesome! Highly recommend. We will pick up our next rental from here again.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company

Enterprise

9.2 / 10

Lowest rated company

Ace Rent a car

7.3 / 10

Total number of reviews

Total rental companies

Average daily price

$63.35

Lowest daily price

$25.28

Total cars available

1301

Top 17 Suppliers in London in 2023

Enterprise

Exceptional 9.2 / 64 reviews

15 locations

$47 - $392

Alamo

Exceptional 9.1 / 191 reviews

8 locations

$44 - $374

Arnold Clark

Exceptional 9.1

1 location

$88 - $124

SIXT

Excellent 8.9 / 108 reviews

10 locations

$72 - $546

Hertz

Excellent 8.8 / 45 reviews

8 locations

$45 - $108

Keddy

Excellent 8.8 / 109 reviews

12 locations

$35 - $216

Avis

Excellent 8.7 / 18 reviews

5 locations

$63 - $261

Europcar

Excellent 8.6 / 64 reviews

12 locations

$41 - $255

Firefly

Excellent 8.4 / 2 reviews

3 locations

National

Excellent 8.2 / 24 reviews

7 locations

$51 - $424

Interrent

Excellent 8.1 / 5 reviews

2 locations

Drivalia

Excellent 8.1 / 45 reviews

9 locations

$50 - $370

Routes Car Rental

Very good 7.8 / 44 reviews

1 location

$32 - $43

Surprice

Very good 7.7 / 158 reviews

1 location

$36 - $122

Easirent

Very good 7.7 / 798 reviews

2 locations

GreenMotion

Very good 7.6 / 498 reviews

9 locations

$26 - $139

Ace Rent a car

Very good 7.3 / 180 reviews

1 location

$72 - $152

Highly recommended by our customers

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Car Rental in London

Cheapest Car Rental Rates

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Travel Information

Why rent a car in London?

One-Way Car Rentals in London

Top ways to enter London

City facts

Top destinations and activities

Traffic and parking

Toll roads

Ideas for day trips

Most popular cars

Further destinations

Car Rental Prices in London

Money-saving tips

What travel writers say

Top 20 Cities near London

Top 20 Locations near London

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in London?

What’s the usual rental length in London?

What's the most popular month to rent a car in London?

Car Rental Information

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Our Customers' Reviews

Car Rental Statistics

Top 17 Suppliers in London in 2023

Highly recommended by our customers

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