Car rental in the United Kingdom
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Car rental companies in the United Kingdom
Top rated car rental companies in the United Kingdom
Based on genuine ratings and reviews from travelers
Alamo
United Kingdom
8.7, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Alamo, 25,735 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Enterprise
United Kingdom
8.7, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Enterprise, 37,040 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Hertz
United Kingdom
8.6, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Hertz, 29,265 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Budget
United Kingdom
8.4, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Budget, 39,438 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Sixt
United Kingdom
8.3, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Sixt, 20,284 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Avis
United Kingdom
8.2, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Avis, 23,176 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Europcar
United Kingdom
7.9, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Good, How previous travelers rated Europcar, 50,931 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Drivalia
United Kingdom
7.8, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Good, How previous travelers rated Drivalia, 11,588 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Greenmotion
United Kingdom
7.2, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Good, How previous travelers rated Greenmotion, 40,983 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Ratings indicate the average score across the country. Service may vary by location.
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Car rental in the United Kingdom: things to know
The most booked company over the past month | Enterprise |
|---|---|
The most popular to book | Medium car |
Average daily price for Medium car | $55 per day |
3 days | Typical rental term |
12 months before the trip | Best time to book to pay less |
Possible with some companies | One-way rental |
Frequently asked questions
Based on the average daily cost of $61, a week will cost about $428.
Based on the average daily cost of $61, a month will cost about $1,835.
Medium is the most popular car group to rent in the United Kingdom, followed by premium and SUV.
On average, renting a medium car in the United Kingdom costs $55 a day.
On average, renting a premium car in the United Kingdom costs $65 a day.
On average, renting a SUV in the United Kingdom costs $64 a day.
Based on our bookings, there are at least 16 car rental companies available in the United Kingdom, including these:
In the past 6 months, 16 rental companies were offering the cheapest rates for medium car on our site:
- U-Save for an average daily price of $35
- Goldcar for an average daily price of $37
- Greenmotion for an average daily price of $41
Our users often pick up their car in these locations:
- Hillingdon
- London Heathrow Airport
- Ingliston
It's usually possible to return rental cars to a different location, but it depends on each company’s policy and might cost extra. The most popular brands in the United Kingdom that allow one-way rentals are Enterprise, Europcar, and Alamo.
17% of our customers usually book a car last minute for an average price of $60 a day, but the cheapest time to book is 12 months in advance for an average price of $53 a day.
We make it easy to find a rental that’ll fit your needs. Here’s what we offer:
- Huge selection of cars – from compact vehicles to SUVs
- Support in 30+ languages
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up time on most bookings.
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