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Car hire in England

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in England

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find England car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

England car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyGreen Motion
Most popular carPremium, 4-5 doors
Cities to choose from355, London is most popular
Cheapest price foundP750 per day, London
Cheapest monthApril
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in England could cost, we've pulled prices from London.

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Cities in England

Take a look at the different cities in England you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in London

From
P750
per day

Car hire in Birmingham

From
P981
per day

Car hire in Manchester

From
P1,282
per day

Car hire in Liverpool

From
P2,187
per day

Car hire in Leeds

From
P2,394
per day

Car hire in Sheffield

From
P2,412
per day

Car hire in Nottingham

From
P2,451
per day

Car hire in Southampton

From
P2,960
per day

Car hire in Bristol

From
P2,962
per day

Car hire in London

From
P750
per day

Car hire in Birmingham

From
P981
per day

Car hire in Manchester

From
P1,282
per day

Car hire in Liverpool

From
P2,187
per day

Car hire in Leeds

From
P2,394
per day

Car hire in Sheffield

From
P2,412
per day

Car hire in Nottingham

From
P2,451
per day

Car hire in Southampton

From
P2,960
per day

Car hire in Bristol

From
P2,962
per day

Airports in England

If you’re flying to England it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

From
P878
per day

Car hire at Manchester Airport

From
P1,097
per day

Car hire at London Luton Airport

From
P1,207
per day

Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

From
P1,548
per day

Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

From
P1,734
per day

Car hire at London Stansted Airport

From
P1,961
per day

Car hire at Liverpool Airport

From
P2,111
per day

Car hire at Newcastle Airport

From
P2,338
per day

Car hire at Bristol Airport

From
P2,865
per day

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

From
P878
per day

Car hire at Manchester Airport

From
P1,097
per day

Car hire at London Luton Airport

From
P1,207
per day

Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

From
P1,548
per day

Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

From
P1,734
per day

Car hire at London Stansted Airport

From
P1,961
per day

Car hire at Liverpool Airport

From
P2,111
per day

Car hire at Newcastle Airport

From
P2,338
per day

Car hire at Bristol Airport

From
P2,865
per day

Find the best car rental deal in England

Economy cars in London

Crossover
From
P747
per day

Compact cars in London

Crossover
From
P751
per day

Intermediate cars in London

Crossover
From
P752
per day

Mini cars in London

4-5 doors
From
P886
per day

Premium cars in London

4-5 doors
From
P2,074
per day

Fullsize cars in London

4-5 doors
From
P2,253
per day

Economy cars in Birmingham

2-3 doors
From
P976
per day

Mini cars in Birmingham

2-3 doors
From
P1,427
per day

Compact cars in Birmingham

SUV
From
P1,802
per day

Intermediate cars in Birmingham

Crossover
From
P1,877
per day

Fullsize cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
P2,477
per day

Premium cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
P3,979
per day

Compact cars in Manchester

Crossover
From
P1,277
per day

Economy cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
P1,341
per day

Mini cars in Manchester

2-3 doors
From
P1,352
per day

Intermediate cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
P1,427
per day

Fullsize cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
P2,552
per day

Premium cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
P2,628
per day

Mini cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
P2,178
per day

Economy cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
P2,359
per day

Compact cars in Liverpool

Crossover
From
P2,384
per day

Intermediate cars in Liverpool

Crossover
From
P2,402
per day

Fullsize cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
P3,078
per day

Premium cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
P3,304
per day

Compact cars in Leeds

Crossover
From
P2,384
per day

Economy cars in Leeds

4-5 doors
From
P2,402
per day

Intermediate cars in Leeds

Crossover
From
P2,709
per day

Mini cars in Leeds

4-5 doors
From
P2,958
per day

Fullsize cars in Leeds

4-5 doors
From
P2,958
per day

Premium cars in Leeds

4-5 doors
From
P4,437
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in England

The cheapest month to rent a car in England is April, when the average cost per day is P1,561. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is P2,110. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in England is February.
Apr
P1,561
May
P2,110
Jun
P2,314
Jul
P2,999
Aug
P2,492
Sep
P3,547
Oct
P3,424
Nov
P3,342
Dec
P3,263
Jan
P2,272
Feb
P3,678
Mar
P2,818
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in England could cost, we've pulled prices from Trafford.

Explore England

What are the best car hire companies in England?

Europcar
Car condition
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Customer service
Easy collection
Arnold Clark
Car condition
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Easy collection
VWFS RENT-A-CAR
Car condition
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Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
fairview vehicle hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
THE OUT
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Arnold Clark
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
VWFS RENT-A-CAR
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
fairview vehicle hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
THE OUT
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about England

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorway70mph
Speed limitBuilt-up area30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in England: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in England, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in England you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in England depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in England, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in England you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are London, Birmingham and Manchester.

In London, it costs around P2,124 per day or P15,613 per week.

In Birmingham, it costs around P976 per day or P13,271 per week.

In Manchester, it costs around P3,972 per day or P11,645 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in England. First, you need to decide where in England you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in England. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in England you want to visit. The most popular place to go is London. On average, it costs P2,124 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is P747 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in England

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in England is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in England are Green Motion, Alamo and Enterprise. The cheapest company we've found is fairview vehicle hire. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are P750 a day and P644 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in England you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of England. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in England is London. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is London.

Hire a car long term in England

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in England with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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