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United Kingdom car hire at a glance

Most popular providerDrivalia
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJuly
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United Kingdom could cost, we've pulled prices from Manchester.

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Cities in United Kingdom

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

Car hire in Manchester

From
R$ 92
per day

Car hire in Liverpool

From
R$ 122
per day

Car hire in London

From
R$ 127
per day

Car hire in Belfast

From
R$ 138
per day

Car hire in Birmingham

From
R$ 166
per day

Car hire in Glasgow

From
R$ 182
per day

Car hire in Edinburgh

From
R$ 190
per day

Car hire in Bristol

From
R$ 193
per day

Car hire in Leeds

From
R$ 213
per day

Car hire in Manchester

From
R$ 92
per day

Car hire in Liverpool

From
R$ 122
per day

Car hire in London

From
R$ 127
per day

Car hire in Belfast

From
R$ 138
per day

Car hire in Birmingham

From
R$ 166
per day

Car hire in Glasgow

From
R$ 182
per day

Car hire in Edinburgh

From
R$ 190
per day

Car hire in Bristol

From
R$ 193
per day

Car hire in Leeds

From
R$ 213
per day

Airports in United Kingdom

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

Car hire at Manchester Airport

From
R$ 85
per day

Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

From
R$ 127
per day

Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

From
R$ 136
per day

Car hire at Belfast International Airport

From
R$ 138
per day

Car hire at London Stansted Airport

From
R$ 153
per day

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

From
R$ 172
per day

Car hire at Glasgow Intl Airport

From
R$ 182
per day

Car hire at Bristol Airport

From
R$ 189
per day

Car hire at Edinburgh Airport

From
R$ 204
per day

Car hire at Manchester Airport

From
R$ 85
per day

Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

From
R$ 127
per day

Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

From
R$ 136
per day

Car hire at Belfast International Airport

From
R$ 138
per day

Car hire at London Stansted Airport

From
R$ 153
per day

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

From
R$ 172
per day

Car hire at Glasgow Intl Airport

From
R$ 182
per day

Car hire at Bristol Airport

From
R$ 189
per day

Car hire at Edinburgh Airport

From
R$ 204
per day

Find the best car rental deal in United Kingdom

Compact cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
R$ 92
per day

Mini cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
R$ 98
per day

Economy cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
R$ 101
per day

Intermediate cars in Manchester

SUV
From
R$ 106
per day

Fullsize cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
R$ 169
per day

Premium cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
R$ 222
per day

Compact cars in Liverpool

Crossover
From
R$ 122
per day

Mini cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
R$ 126
per day

Economy cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
R$ 133
per day

Intermediate cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
R$ 150
per day

Premium cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
R$ 349
per day

Fullsize cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
R$ 463
per day

Intermediate cars in London

Crossover
From
R$ 127
per day

Mini cars in London

4-5 doors
From
R$ 129
per day

Compact cars in London

4-5 doors
From
R$ 133
per day

Economy cars in London

4-5 doors
From
R$ 135
per day

Fullsize cars in London

4-5 doors
From
R$ 221
per day

Premium cars in London

4-5 doors
From
R$ 304
per day

Economy cars in Belfast

4-5 doors
From
R$ 138
per day

Mini cars in Belfast

4-5 doors
From
R$ 138
per day

Compact cars in Belfast

4-5 doors
From
R$ 142
per day

Intermediate cars in Belfast

4-5 doors
From
R$ 216
per day

Fullsize cars in Belfast

4-5 doors
From
R$ 406
per day

Premium cars in Belfast

4-5 doors
From
R$ 441
per day

Mini cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R$ 166
per day

Compact cars in Birmingham

Crossover
From
R$ 172
per day

Economy cars in Birmingham

2-3 doors
From
R$ 178
per day

Intermediate cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R$ 224
per day

Fullsize cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R$ 421
per day

Premium cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R$ 490
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in United Kingdom

The cheapest month to rent a car in United Kingdom is July, when the average cost per day is R$ 224. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is R$ 226. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in United Kingdom is January.
Mar
R$ 246
Apr
R$ 241
May
R$ 226
Jun
R$ 373
Jul
R$ 224
Aug
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Sep
R$ 388
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
R$ 235
Jan
R$ 882
Feb
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United Kingdom could cost, we've pulled prices from Manchester.

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Easy collection
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Easy collection
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Customer service
Easy collection
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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 Budget. You can rent a car with them for R$ 425 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Budget, 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 depends on where in United Kingdom you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are London, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

In London, it costs around R$ 511 per day or R$ 312 per week.

In Edinburgh, it costs around R$ 506 per day or R$ 635 per week.

In Glasgow, it costs around R$ 374 per day or R$ 578 per week.
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.
It depends where in United Kingdom you want to visit. The most popular place to go is London. On average, it costs R$ 511 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R$ 127 per day.

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