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Cheap car rentals in London

Economy₹ 827/day
Compact₹ 869/day
Intermediate₹ 1,074/day
Mini₹ 803/day
Premium₹ 3,792/day
Luxury₹ 4,240/day
Compact SUV₹ 1,134/day
Compact estate car₹ 1,379/day
Intermediate SUV₹ 1,387/day
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in London

  • The English capital is an extremely busy city, which means driving around central London can be incredibly stressful. But, while public transportation is the best option when discovering the city center, a rental car is the perfect option for those looking to leave London and explore the English countryside or coastal towns such as Brighton.
  • London has five airports: London City (LCY), London Stansted (STN), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), and London Gatwick (LGW). At City Airport, car rental counters are located next to the main terminal building. At Heathrow Airport, car rental companies have desks in all the arrivals terminals. At Gatwick, you'll find car rental desks in both the North and South terminal. Stansted Airport's car rental companies operate from the Airport Car Rental Village, which is outside the terminal building (free shuttle buses that will drop you off there depart from the terminal forecourt every 10 minutes). The Car Hire Center at Luton Airport is accessed via the free APCOA shuttle bus, which you can catch at Bay 1A.
  • The main thing you have to know about driving in the United Kingdom is that traffic runs on the left-hand side of the road. If you're brave enough to drive around the city center, beware that the streets are constantly bustling with tourists. Take into consideration that certain areas in the city are subject to the Congestion Charge, which means you must pay £11.50 (approximately $14.70) per day if you drive in said zones between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., which is applicable Monday to Friday.
  • Driving during London's rush hour can easily add 40 minutes to an hour to your travel time, so avoid going into and out of central London between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., and again in the evening, between 4 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Roads leading to the city's many airports are often busy during these times as well, so take that into consideration if you're driving back to the airport.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in London for ₹ 2,948 or less
  • Book your rental car in London at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in London are around 196% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Economy rental cars in London are around 43% cheaper than other car types, on average

London car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who rented a car in London 
Verified travelerOct 2023
Danielle (at the desk, Heathrow airport) was really helpful, I was 2 hours early to pick up the car and she has managed to find me a nice car.
Verified travelerNov 2023
Get out of London ASAP. No place to drive unless you are renting a car to drive to locations outside the capital. Then driving is perfect!
schneur f.Sep 2023
Before you make your trip to the car rental find out I'm you agreement comes with full insurance and a zero excess
Verified travelerSep 2023
Bags does not mean suitcases of any size. It appears to mean small carry ons.
Verified travelerAug 2023
In suburban streets people park on both sides of the road meaning sometimes you only have a single carriageway and have to dart into an open parking bay to let others through. Drivers are extremely considerate though
Verified travelerJul 2023
Get a car with 360 camera if you never drive on the left side.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Don’t rent a car unless you can drive manual. Make sure you set up international phone service before you get there so that you can call the shuttle company and the car company if you need to, and you can have navigation in the car. Bring the right cords for connection and charging.
BrianJun 2023
London and the UK are undergoing a lot of changes, be aware there are roadworks everywhere, which may impede your journey or add additional driving time (notably the M3 motorway, which is undergoing weekend and nighttime maintenance).
TimothyAug 2023
Check the fine print carefully, and avoid car rental companies that sell you cars without any insurance
Verified travelerJul 2023
Rent your car outside airport. Price at Heathrow are very expensive.
Verified travelerMay 2023
If in the Central area only take smaller Cars And watch your speed as cameras everywhere

FAQs about renting a car in London

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in London?

    A mini or compact car is the recommended option in London for travelers who don't require much space for passengers or luggage, as they are easiest to drive and park around the city.

  • What’s the speed limit in London?

    The speed limit in the UK is 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour) on urban roads with street lighting, 60 mph (97 kph) on single roadways, and 70 mph (115 kph) on dual roadways and freeways. However, in some parts of inner-city London, speed limits are set at 20 mph (32 kph).

  • Where are the best places to park in London?

    Street parking can be both extremely hard to find and pricey in central London. However, parking in The City of London, the central district, is free after 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, after 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and all day on Sundays. Most street parking spots will be metered, and depending on the areas, it can cost anywhere between £1 and £5 per hour (approximately $1.30-$6.40).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in London?

    On average a rental car in London costs ₹ 4,289 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in London?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Routes Car & Truck Rentals (₹ 803/day), SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (₹ 827/day) and GREEN MOTION (₹ 1,134/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Routes Car & Truck Rentals Unit 6, Jetsave LTD, Sovereign Court, 633 Sipson Rd UB7 0JE (22 kilometres from the city centre).

  • What is the best car hire company in London?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in London are Sixt (7.6, 73 reviews), Hertz (7.4, 80 reviews), and Europcar (7.0, 65 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in London?

    The average price of fuel in London is ₹ 592 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a petrol tank costs between ₹ 7,107 and ₹ 9,476, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in London?

    Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in London.

  • Which hire car agencies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Ace, Budget and Avis.

  • Which hire car agencies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Budget, Goldcar Rental SP, Easirent and Dollar.

  • Which hire car agencies are at London City airport (LCY)?

    Car hire companies onsite at London City airport include GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Budget, Avis and Easirent.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, Advantage, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ace, Budget and INTERRENT.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, Advantage, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, keddy by Europcar, Ace and Budget.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at London City airport (LCY)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from London City airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Hertz, Advantage, Budget and Avis.

  • How can I find car hires near me in London?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in London?

    An Economy car hire in London costs ₹ 4,173 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in London?

    A Mini car hire in London costs ₹ 3,308 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in London?

    An Intermediate car hire in London costs ₹ 6,267 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in London?

    In London, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Holiday Inn M4J4, 239 Sipson Road (23 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in London?

    On average a car hire in London costs ₹ 30,021 per week (₹ 4,289 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in London?

    On average a car hire in London costs ₹ 128,661 per month (₹ 4,289 per day).

London car rental reviews and directory

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.6

Locations in London

156 Southampton Row

+44 843 309 3065

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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190 Bowes Road

+44 20 3475 4156

Monday09:00 - 13:00
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200a Buckingham Palace Road

+44 843 309 3078

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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35 Edgware Road

+44 843 309 3049

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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35 Edgware Road

+44 843 309 3049

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707 Finchley Road

+44 20 3006 5695

Monday09:00 - 13:00
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711-713 Old Kent Road

+44 843 309 3058

Monday08:30 - 17:30
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Sunday10:00 - 14:00
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Car Rental Village

+44 843 309 3071

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Gatwick Apt North Terminal

+44 843 309 3030

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Gatwick

+44 843 309 3030

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Hilton Hotel Terminal 4

+44 843 309 3009

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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International Way, Olympic Pk

+44 20 3475 3631

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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London City Airport

+44 843 309 3045

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Northern Perimeter Rd (west)

+44 843 309 3009

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St Pancras Road Car Park

+44 843 309 3098

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Reviews

6.0 Okay

Sep 2023

KAYAK
Car was good. No information given on what to do to get through exit toll booth as non ticket was provided. No personnel present for car return. Not sure what to go except just leave the car and hope all was ok.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

KAYAK
Good customer service

6.0 Okay

Jan 2022

KAYAK
The new car didn't have ANY USB chargers... only USB-C. That was bloody annoying for a new rental car. That ridiculous system for checking how many points you have on your licence is also both unique and antiquated. I know it's not a Hertz specific problem... but FFS!!! The staff member did help in the end and offer an alternative. The car was great and at a good price.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

We rented the car for 9hrs, put 230 miles on it and it cost us over $400 for a Vauxhall Corsa. VERY expensive.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I still have my car rental. Not sure why I am receiving this email now.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

It was a bit slow but not a problem.

Cons:

I don't remember what car I got but, it wasn't what we asked for. It was another "similar" car that they always give a renter.

1 out of 36

Easirent

4.7

Mediocre

191 reviews

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.8

Value for money

4.9

Locations in London

104 Judd Street

+44 203 657 6051

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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12 Pindar Road

+44 151 515 3869

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256 Joseph Ray Road

+44 151 515 3869

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26 Queensway, Bayswater

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46-50 Gainsford St

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APCOA Car Park, 51 Cornwall Rd

+44 203 657 6054

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Apcoa Paddington Station Car Park, Bishop'S Bridge Rd

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C/O Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Bath Road, Hayes

+44 203 130 0448

Monday05:00 - 23:59
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Cumberland Gate

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Fulham Broadway Apcoa Car Park, Fulham Rd, Fulham

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Hartmann Road

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Holiday Inn RCP Car Park Building

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London Stansted Airport

+44 1279 215341

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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Q Park Park Lane, Park Lane, W1K 7AN

+44 203 657 6054

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Q Park Pimlico, Cumberland Street

+44 203 657 6054

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Q-Park Tower Bridge

+44 20 3657 6054

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