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Car hire in London, United Kingdom

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

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There are 187 car hire locations in London. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in London

Choose from the best car hire companies in London

Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$55per day
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Firefly
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$95per day
Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$55per day
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Firefly
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$95per day

Hiring a car in London: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyU-Save
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$411
Best time to book 2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in London will set you back around $411 per day or $846 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in London is a compact estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in London are currently Green Motion and U-Save.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in London is currently July.
On average, around $846. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in London is $117.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in London for a whole month is $1,088. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore London, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in London that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of London.
Most places – London included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $34 per day. The average price per day is around $411.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like U-Save, Green Motion and Surprice offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Surprice as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in London.

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