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Car hires in London, England

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London, England, United Kingdom
26 Mar — 2 Apr
London, England, United Kingdom
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Car hire insight and trends in London

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in London

What is the cheapest car hire agency in London?

The cheapest car hire in London are generally found through Surprise Agency. When booking with Surprise Agency, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as £1/day. The average price to hire a car in London is £28/day.

What car hire company in London has the most locations?

keddy by Europcar has the most locations of any car hire company in London, with 39 locations.

What car do most people hire in London?

The Volkswagen Polo is the most popular car to hire in London, according to our data. Our users have found prices for Volkswagen Polo rentals for as low as £5/day in London, though on average you can expect prices to be around £46/day. Another popular car to hire in London is the Volkswagen Golf for an average of £47/day, and deals as low as £6/day.

Best deals found for London, England car hires

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental car types in London, England
Economy£10/day
Compact£11/day
Intermediate£11/day
Mini£10/day
Premium£33/day
Compact SUV£12/day
Intermediate SUV£14/day
Best rates found by momondo users in the past 48 hours.

Important information about London car hire

Can I drive to France with a rental car from London?

If you are thinking about a car hire in London in the hope that you can also drive your rental car in Europe, you should check with the company first. The good news is, most companies do allow you to take your rental across the Chunnel for use in Europe and all companies permit you to take your car to the Republic of Ireland. If you would like to take your car out of the UK, you will need written authorisation from the rental company and the legally required form (form VE301B). At the moment, only Alamo, Enterprise, and National do not permit you to take your hired car to the continent but you should still check with the company of your choice just to be sure nothing has changed concerning the company’s policy.

Can you hire a car in London without a credit card?

When considering cheap car hire in London, you will generally need a credit card and this must belong to the intended driver and be issued in the same name. There are, however, a number of companies that will accept a debit card instead. Most people looking into London car hire will probably prefer to use a credit card, however, as this is generally safer. Among the companies accepting debit cards are Europcar, Orbitz and Easirent but it may be worth your while discussing this option with your preferred company before rental. A card of some kind is generally required for insurance purposes and as a measure against damage caused by driver negligence or other unanticipated costs incurred while using your rental car in London. You will, of course, not be charged for any incidental damage covered by the rental agreement, including any no-fault accidental or third-party damage covered by the company’s insurance. Credit cards are always required for luxury car rental in London.

What driving laws should I keep an eye out for in London?

London is a big city and, although traffic is generally quite orderly, it can get heavy. When hiring a car in London, remember that traffic laws are very strictly enforced and cameras are installed on streets all over the city. If you are from a country that drives on the right, don’t forget that traffic flows on the left in the UK. You should also be careful of speed limits, which are carefully controlled by speed cameras. A further thing you should also take care with is parking. It is illegal to park in the street in many parts of the city and these no-parking zones are not always clearly signposted. If you park in an unauthorised area, you can expect to have your vehicle clamped and towed, so, to be safe, you should try to park only in designated parking zones. Luckily, these areas are frequently signposted and are usually paid. In most cases, you can pay with parking vouchers, or some areas have metered parking.

What documents does an international traveller need to hire a car in London?

When hiring a car in London, you will need your passport and a valid driver’s licence. Several nationalities, including citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and several Commonwealth countries can drive in the UK on their national driver’s licence but many other nationalities may need an international driver’s permit. This is certainly the case if your licence is not in English. Additionally, you will need a return ticket proving your intention to leave the UK as well as proof of accommodation during your stay. Finally, you will generally need a credit or debit card issued by a major company such as Visa, Mastercard, or American Express, or sometimes a debit card may be acceptable at certain car rental locations in London.


London, England car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in London that's right for you

Small cars

£16 - £41

All Car Types

£25 - £71

The average price of a small car hire in London, the United Kingdom is £29. The cheapest time to hire a small car in London, the United Kingdom is in January. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just £16 per day. A small car rental is typically 41% less expensive than the average rental car in London. The average price of a car hire in London can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in London, the United Kingdom is £48. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in London, the United Kingdom is in January. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just £30 per day. A medium car rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in London. The average price of a car hire in London can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in London, the United Kingdom is £84. The cheapest time to hire a large car in London, the United Kingdom is in January. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just £52 per day. A large car rental is typically 43% more expensive than the average rental car in London. The average price of a car hire in London can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in London, the United Kingdom is £43. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in London, the United Kingdom is in January. The price is 50% lower than the rest of the year at just £22 per day. A SUV rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in London. The average price of a car hire in London can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in London, the United Kingdom is £93. The cheapest time to hire a van in London, the United Kingdom is in February. The price is 43% lower than the rest of the year at just £54 per day. A van rental is typically 48% more expensive than the average rental car in London. The average price of a car hire in London can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in London, the United Kingdom is £110. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in London, the United Kingdom is in February. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just £61 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 56% more expensive than the average rental car in London. The average price of a car hire in London can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a convertible hire in London, the United Kingdom is £114. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in London, the United Kingdom is in December. The price is 42% lower than the rest of the year at just £67 per day. A convertible rental is typically 58% more expensive than the average rental car in London. The average price of a car hire in London can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers

£10/day

13 Apr - 27 Apr
Toyota Aygo
Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

£10/day

10 Apr - 23 Apr
Ford Fiesta
Fiat 500X
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

£11/day

25 Mar - 28 Mar
Fiat 500X

London car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in London, England

Hertz

6.9
Okay
107 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Easirent

4.7
Mediocre
149 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.9

Sixt

7.5
Good
63 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Budget

7.5
Good
64 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

GREEN MOTION

5.2
Fair
70 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.4

National

11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

keddy by Europcar

9.5
Wonderful
2 reviews39 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
10 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.0

Quick facts about car hire in London

Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in London

Most Popular Agency

GREEN MOTION

Popular Car Types

Compact, Economy, SUV

Cheapest Hire Car

£7

Most Popular Model

Skoda Citigo
The most popular London car hire agency found on momondo this month is GREEN MOTION . Other top choices for car hire companies are DRIVALIA and INTERRENT
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in London in the past 72 hours: Compact, Economy, SUV.
The lowest price for a car hire in London is £7/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from £27/day.
The most popular car model to hire in London in the past 7 days is the Skoda Citigo. Our users also prefer the Seat Mii as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your car hire pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular car hire locations in London

Nearby attractions:

Wembley Stadium9.6 mi
Eventim Apollo10.0 mi
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire10.2 mi
Olympia10.7 mi
Royal Albert Hall12.2 mi

Nearby attractions:

Eventim Apollo23.2 mi
Greenwich Park23.2 mi
Olympia23.5 mi
Victoria Palace Theatre23.6 mi
Royal Albert Hall23.8 mi

Nearby attractions:

Olympic Stadium26.2 mi
The O2 Arena28.3 mi
St. Paul's Cathedral29.3 mi
Tower Bridge29.4 mi
Russell Square29.5 mi

Hire a car near one of these popular hotels in London

Below are the most popular hotels in London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

0.4 mi from city centre

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

372 The Strand, London, United Kingdom

0.8 mi from city centre

Tower Suites by Blue Orchid

Tower Suites by Blue Orchid

100 Minories, London, United Kingdom

2.3 mi from city centre

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Great Windmill Street, London, United Kingdom

0.8 mi from city centre

citizenM Tower of London

citizenM Tower of London

40 Trinity Square, London, United Kingdom

2.2 mi from city centre

The Royal Horseguards

The Royal Horseguards

2 Whitehall Court, London, United Kingdom

0.5 mi from city centre

London Marriott Hotel Regents Park

London Marriott Hotel Regents Park

128 King Henry's Road, London, United Kingdom

3.5 mi from city centre

The Tower Hotel

The Tower Hotel

St Katharine's Way, London, United Kingdom

2.3 mi from city centre

Royal Lancaster London

Royal Lancaster London

Lancaster Terrace, London, United Kingdom

2.3 mi from city centre

Park Plaza London Riverbank

Park Plaza London Riverbank

18 Albert Embankment, London, United Kingdom

0.6 mi from city centre

Book A Bed Hostels

Book A Bed Hostels

86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom

4.6 mi from city centre

Kimpton Fitzroy London

Kimpton Fitzroy London

1-8 Russell Square, London, United Kingdom

1.6 mi from city centre

Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge

Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge

45 Prescot Street, London, United Kingdom

2.5 mi from city centre

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Scarsdale Place, London, United Kingdom

2.8 mi from city centre

Hilton London Heathrow Airport

Hilton London Heathrow Airport

Terminal 4 Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom

13.9 mi from city centre

Novotel London Canary Wharf

Novotel London Canary Wharf

40 Marsh Wall, London, United Kingdom

4.4 mi from city centre

The Clermont London, Victoria

The Clermont London, Victoria

101 Buckingham Palace Road, London, United Kingdom

0.9 mi from city centre

Britannia International Hotel Canary Wharf

Britannia International Hotel Canary Wharf

163 Marsh Wall, Docklands, London, United Kingdom

4.4 mi from city centre


Driving with a car hire in London - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in London so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire a car in London, England in April?

For April in London, the average price from these searches for a weekend hire was £51 - but some users found deals as low as £7. Stretching your hire over seven days shifts the price range to about £7 to £40.

Is there a fee to cancel my London, England car hire?

When you hire a car in London, popular agencies such as Hertz, Budget, and GREEN MOTION will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in London, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.

What is the best type of car to hire in London during April?

A Standard is the ideal car to hire when visiting London in April. On average, London receives 50 mm of precipitation and temperatures hover around 12 °C during the month of April. These conditions are well-suited for a Standard size car, which can easily handle a bit of rain and even hold up well when temperatures fall. Hiring a Standard in London will cost you £31/day on average.

What is the speed limit in London, England?

The speed limit in London is 30 mph, unless otherwise stated on road signs. London also has a suburban speed limit of 60 mph which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a motorway in London, be aware that the speed limit is generally 70 mph.

What car hire company has the Mercedes-Benz V-Class in London?

What is the weather like in London, United Kingdom in March?

Typically, the weather in London through the month of March is 7 °C and the expected precipitation is 60 mm. This is important information to know when hiring a car so you can be sure to rent the perfect car for the expected weather.

Is the weather in London similar to the rest of England?

If you’re looking for a London hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of March it’s important to know that the rest of England typically has a temperature of 7 °C and will usually expect 43.9 mm of precipitation.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in London?

Prices for cars in London are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in London?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in London?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including London. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in London?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in London. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in London?

Choosing momondo to search for car hire in London makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car hire prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in London?

Once you have performed a search for a car hire in London, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.

Does momondo show car hire deals in London with free cancellation?

Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car hire in London which offer free cancellation.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in London on momondo?

Yes, simply select the fair fuel policy filter after performing a search for hire cars in London on momondo.

Can I find a car hire in London which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in London on momondo.

Can I search for car hire in London with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in London on momondo.


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