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United Kingdom car hire at a glance

Most popular providerGreen Motion
Most popular carSmall, economy
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentOctober
Best time to book4 weeks before
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The cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom is October, when the average cost per day is 37 €. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is November, when the average cost per day is 38 €. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in United Kingdom is June.
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All you need to know about United Kingdom

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limit70mph
Built-up area speed limit30mph
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 United Kingdom: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom 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.

Our travellers best rated car hire company in United Kingdom is Arnold Clark. You can rent a car with them for 95 € on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Arnold Clark, you can dig deeper here.

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in United Kingdom. First, you need to decide where in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.