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Cheap Car Rentals in United Kingdom from RM 52

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in the United Kingdom with a pick-up date of 31/1 and drop-off date of 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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United Kingdom car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in United Kingdom. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

U-Save

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 166

Cheapest price per day

RM 52

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in United Kingdom?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across United Kingdom, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 2,240 pickup locations in United Kingdom to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Price

RM 86 - RM 329

Out of all the popular cities in United Kingdom, London is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 86/day. Renting a car in London is 74% cheaper than renting one in Manchester where the per day rate is around RM 329. Other fairly inexpensive cities in United Kingdom to get a rental car in are: Southampton (RM 100/day), Edinburgh (RM 139/day), and Aberdeen (RM 231/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in London should expect to spend around RM 86/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in United Kingdom is London.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in United Kingdom?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United Kingdom and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

RM 112

February

RM 112

March

RM 152

April

RM 161

May

RM 197

June

RM 193

July

RM 215

August

RM 188

September

RM 166

October

RM 148

November

RM 143

December

RM 224

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in United Kingdom

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in United Kingdom and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

In United Kingdom, there are 3,814 active hire locations from 78 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Kingdom in the past week - currently priced from RM 52/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 63+

Compact

Compact

RM 67+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 172+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 280+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 186+

Mini

Mini

RM 70+

Premium

Premium

RM 164+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 368+

Compare available car types for rental in United Kingdom

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in United Kingdom to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 129 - RM 255

All Car Types

RM 189 - RM 441

To rent a small car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 190/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in United Kingdom (~RM 129/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 255/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a small car saves you 46% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Kingdom small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 283/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in United Kingdom (~RM 189/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 368/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Kingdom medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 502/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in United Kingdom (~RM 264/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 715/day). In fact, January is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a large car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 306/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in United Kingdom (~RM 202/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 389/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a SUV saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 607/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in United Kingdom (~RM 360/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 759/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a van is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Kingdom van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of RM 608/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in United Kingdom (~RM 476/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 762/day). In fact, February is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for United Kingdom. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Kingdom, renting a luxury car is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Kingdom luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton SagaRM 52/day
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Top rental agencies in United Kingdom

Explore the leading car rental agencies in United Kingdom known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in United Kingdom. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in United Kingdom, including those that serve London, Manchester and Edinburgh. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

492 locations

Free2Move

397 locations

keddy by Europcar

346 locations

Sunnycars

273 locations

Europcar

242 locations

Firefly

201 locations

Hertz

167 locations

Budget

122 locations

Best United Kingdom car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in United Kingdom. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in United Kingdom with an average daily rate of RM 146. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in United Kingdom including options serving London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Proton SagaRM 52/day
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Proton SagaRM 53/day
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Proton SagaRM 54/day
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in United Kingdom, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United Kingdom?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10.0 rating), Arnold Clark (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in United Kingdom.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Kingdom?

    When hiring a car in United Kingdom, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is DRIVALIA , and with prices around RM 150/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from DRIVALIA is ECONOMY, which starts as low as RM 55/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Kingdom?

    When visiting United Kingdom, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Southampton where rental cars typically will cost around RM 104/day (46% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in United Kingdom was found in Edinburgh for just RM 55/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in United Kingdom?

    Cars in United Kingdom are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Small car rentals in United Kingdom

Find small car rental deals in United Kingdom from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in United Kingdom cost an average of RM 79 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 68/day
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Perodua MyviRM 79/day
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Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 80/day
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Car rentals by fuel type in United Kingdom

Browse car rentals by fuel type in United Kingdom. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in United Kingdom. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United Kingdom. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 17+).

Electric

Electric

RM 17+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 26+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 32+

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