Car hire in Merton, London

You can expect to spend around £22 per day on average on a car hire in Merton. Depending on what neighbourhood you plan to visit, daily hire prices may be as low as £15 per day or as high as £47 per day which is a 69% difference.

Budget is the cheapest car hire company in Merton according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as £15 per day from Budget. Dollar is another affordable hire company, with prices recently found for as low as £23 per day.

With an average review score of 7.4/10 from 14 reviewers, Budget is rated the best car rental company in Merton by our users.

28% of users prefer to hire Compact vehicles in Merton, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in hiring one for your trip to Merton, then you can expect to pay around £36 per day.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in London are St. Pancras and North Woolwich. At the moment, DRIVALIA in St. Pancras has an average hire price of £11 per day. In North Woolwich you can find a £15 per day average hire price from Budget.

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Merton is 9 days, at an average daily price of £25. Only need a car hire for a weekend? Average weekend prices are £82 total. For your week-long Merton road-trip you can find prices averaging £175 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighbourhood of £1,538.

The best time to hire a car in Merton is in the month of February, when prices are £15/day on average. July is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are £29/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Merton, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 7 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Merton refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Merton is 16 as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Merton. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Merton, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.