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Car rental offers in United Kingdom

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in United Kingdom.

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Intermediate
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Passenger van
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Electric
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 9 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Drivalia
    From £ 10 /day
Kia Picanto
Or similar
For example: Kia Picanto
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 16 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 18 /day
Toyota Aygo
Or similar
For example: Toyota Aygo
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 17 /day
Volkswagen Up!
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Up!
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 12 /day
Kia Picanto
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Picanto
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 20 /day
Volkswagen e-UP
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen e-UP
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 14 /day
Volkswagen Up
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Up
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 15 /day
Hyundai I10
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai I10
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Athol Car Hire
    From £ 44 /day
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Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 25 /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 60 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 65 /day
Vauxhall Corsa
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Vauxhall Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 20 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 18 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 33 /day
Peugeot 208
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Peugeot 208
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 39 /day
Vauxhall Corsa
Or similar
For example: Vauxhall Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 16 /day
Renault Clio
Or similar
For example: Renault Clio
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 14 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 25 /day
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Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
Volkswagen Golf
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Golf
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 19 /day
Opel Crossland
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Opel Crossland
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
VW Golf
Or similar
For example: VW Golf
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
Seat Leon
Or similar
For example: Seat Leon
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
Peugeot 2008
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Peugeot 2008
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 37 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
Citroen C3 Aircross
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Citroen C3 Aircross
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 21 /day
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Volvo V40
Or similar
For example: Volvo V40
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 15 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 21 /day
Vauxhall Mokka
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Vauxhall Mokka
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 24 /day
Ford Focus C-Max
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus C-Max
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 20 /day
Kia Optima
Or similar
For example: Kia Optima
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Easirent
    From £ 114 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 39 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 65 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 21 /day
Ford Kuga
Or similar
For example: Ford Kuga
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 21 /day
  2. National Car Rental
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 45 /day
Hyundai Tucson
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai Tucson
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 27 /day
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Ford Mondeo
Or similar
For example: Ford Mondeo
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Easirent
    From £ 145 /day
Kia Optima
Or similar
For example: Kia Optima
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 12 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Athol Car Hire
    From £ 81 /day
Skoda Octavia
Or similar
For example: Skoda Octavia
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 50 /day
Volkswagen Passat
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Passat
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 34 /day
Opel Insignia
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Opel Insignia
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 26 /day
Honda CRV
Or similar
For example: Honda CRV
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 13 /day
Opel Insignia
Or similar
For example: Opel Insignia
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 13 /day
Honda CRV
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Honda CRV
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 27 /day
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Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 26 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 25 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 25 /day
Volvo XC60
Or similar
For example: Volvo XC60
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 41 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 42 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 39 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 41 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 43 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 31 /day
Volkswagen Sharan
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Sharan
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 32 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 61 /day
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz CLA
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 41 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 35 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 40 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 41 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 24 /day
Volvo V60
Or similar
For example: Volvo V60
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 28 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 45 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 45 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 113 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 40 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 41 /day
Tesla Model Y
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model Y
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 32 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 36 /day
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 45 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 57 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 60 /day
Audi A4
Or similar
For example: Audi A4
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 34 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 65 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 38 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 47 /day
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz CLA
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 53 /day
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Skoda Octavia
Or similar
For example: Skoda Octavia
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 31 /day
Seat Leon
Or similar
For example: Seat Leon
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 13 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 29 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 123 /day
Volkswagen Passat
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Passat
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 34 /day
  3. Drivalia
    From £ 63 /day
Volkswagen Passat
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Volkswagen Passat
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 35 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 75 /day
Volvo V60
Or similar
For example: Volvo V60
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 28 /day
Skoda Octavia
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Skoda Octavia
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 36 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 36 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 49 /day
VW Passat
Or similar
For example: VW Passat
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 35 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 151 /day
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Ford Tourneo
Or similar
For example: Ford Tourneo
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 44 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 44 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 82 /day
Volkswagen Transporter
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Transporter
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 47 /day
Nissan NV200
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan NV200
Our best deals
  1. Athol Car Hire
    From £ 78 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 47 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 51 /day
Mercedes-Benz Viano
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz Viano
Our best deals
  1. Athol Car Hire
    From £ 98 /day
VW Transporter
Or similar
For example: VW Transporter
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 74 /day
Hyundai i800s
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i800s
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 76 /day
Ford Tourneo Custom
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Ford Tourneo Custom
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 101 /day
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Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 10 /day
Honda CRV
Or similar
For example: Honda CRV
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 13 /day
MG ZS
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: MG ZS
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 63 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 74 /day
Vauxhall Crossland X
Or similar
For example: Vauxhall Crossland X
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 19 /day
Opel Crossland
Or similar
For example: Opel Crossland
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Opel Crossland
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Opel Crossland
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
MG ZS
Or similar
For example: MG ZS
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 35 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 59 /day
Peugeot 2008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 2008
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 33 /day
Peugeot 2008
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Peugeot 2008
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 37 /day
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Volkswagen e-UP
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen e-UP
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 14 /day
Fiat 500e
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500e
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 15 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 22 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 26 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 18 /day
OPEL CORSA-E
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: OPEL CORSA-E
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 23 /day
OPEL CORSA-E
Or similar
For example: OPEL CORSA-E
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 19 /day
Vauxhall Corsa-e
Or similar
For example: Vauxhall Corsa-e
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 19 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 25 /day
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Popular rental locations in United Kingdom

Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.6/10 out of 409

Cheap quick efficient and friendly

Very quick and efficient pick up and drop off. Car almoat brand new, well groomed, no hard sell of extra insurance and very friendly staff
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Carlyk119
London Heathrow Airport

Fair price, easy to collect and return, good car

We have collect the car from GreenMotion hollidayInn Heathrow, it was easy and fast, the price was the lowest among all rentals, the car was in perfect condition, and the drop-of prosses took no longer than 5 minutes. highly recomended service and rental.
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Neveah1968
London Heathrow Airport

Very good service

We were dealt with quickly and respectfully both on pick up and return of the vehicle. Downside is the 30 min wait for the shuttle bus if you just miss one.
C
Cyprusty
London Stansted Airport

Best Car Hire

Got upgraded to really great car with good price offer. Surprised to find car had sat nav, reversing camera and parking sensors together with cruise control. Diesel fuel just made the experience a joyful one. Service was excellent with friendly staff.
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Rick23
London Gatwick Airport

Car Hire Heathrow

Good prices originaly drew me in but the customer service from the car rental company was superb. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of there way to help. Collection and returns were excellent.
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barnacle4bill
London Heathrow Airport

Very friendly staff. Picked up promptly from the...

Very friendly staff. Picked up promptly from the airport and car hire only a couple of minutes from the airport. Website stated car fuel was 1/4 full and return 1/4 full. But this did not happen. I was told by easirent that I had to pay for 1/4 tank (they charged £20) and return empty. However the tank was not quite 1/4 full.
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Gogettraveller
Leeds Airport

We have used 121

We have used 121 car hire on numerous occasion and always found them to be extremely helpful. The vehicles are always excellent and the staff vey helpful. The service has improved as they are now based within the airport so avoiding having to travel to a pick-up and drop-off location by bus. The only criticism would be that the valentine of the vehicles is obvious carried out by untrained staff - the windows are often not thoroughly cleaned and the interior dashboard on one particular vehicles had obvious only been given a cursory wipe over as it looked greasy.
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Patsycollns
London Stansted Airport

Car hire

Certainly use again and recommend to friends.Cars hired here and in the USA through 121 were good quality and easy.No complications and says exactly what it says "price you pay is the price you pay".Good friendly service all round
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Morris45
Norwich Airport

A great deal all round!

We had a very smooth and efficient pickup. The price was excellent as was the vehicle. I also bought the online insurance as it was better value than buying at the counter - the only downside being that the insurance (in the event of a claim) would have had to be claimed back after payment had been settled up front.
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Kira65
London Gatwick Airport

Competitive rates and quick confirmation.

The rates and choices were good. The pick-up was efficiently handled and the staff at all times were courteous and helpful. The car was well-presented and in good condition. My major problem was in not knowing the supplier BEFORE pressing the button to finalise the booking. I want to know which company will provide the car ahead of booking. I was totally confused by the title Interrent, there was no sign at the Rental office and it was only then that I learned that the supplier was Europcar. Why the mystery? Also I required a rental agreement that allowed me to pick-up and return a vehicle full of fuel. (Pick-up full, return empty is a con.) Luckily the helpful staff allowed me that choice though I suspect they could have refused. So, overall very happy, but I would like more information on the supplier before I commit.
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RossiItalian84
London Luton Airport

Good price

Good price and customer service friendly and helpful
M
McCollum238
London Heathrow Airport

121 no hassle and great value

Picked up at airport no problem, great car, dropped back at airport afterwards. Exactly what we wanted at a very competitive price.
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curlycampbell
Glasgow Airport

Never Again Interrent

I am sorry but I couldnt find anything good to say about the customer service at interrent,and when I think about my experience with them it makes me angry..from the moment I got off the plane to the time taken to hire the car was painful..i am surprised that the company INTERRENT is still in business if they treat evry customer the same way..thank you for the opportunity to review my experience car 121..
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cliver14
London Heathrow Airport

Car hire

Easy to book online. Even easier to pick up and return
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ejh2308
Glasgow Airport

could improve

overall hire great,But the car given to us had damage to the side.This was not what i was expecting.Cars should not be sent out like this.
M
MrBrianMorley
Leeds Airport

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Car rental locations in United Kingdom

CompareCarHire.co.uk compares rental car prices at the following destinations

England
Aylesbury Banbury Basildon Basingstoke Bath Bedford Birkenhead Birmingham Blackpool Bournemouth Bracknell Brighton Bristol Burton Upon Trent Bury St Edmunds Cambridge Carlisle Chelmsford Chester Chorley Coventry Darlington Dartford Derby Doncaster Dover East Midlands Eastbourne Exeter Falmouth Gloucester Great Yarmouth Grimsby Guildford Harlow Hemel Hempstead High Wycombe Huddersfield Hull Humberside Ilford Ipswich Lancaster Lancing Leeds Leicester Liverpool London Lowestoft Manchester Mansfield Middlesbrough Milton Keynes New Malden Newbury Newcastle Newquay Northampton Norwich Nottingham Oldham Oxford Penzance Peterborough Plymouth Poole Portsmouth Preston Reading Redditch Richmond Upon Thames Rochester Romford Salisbury Sheffield Slough Southampton Stafford Stevenage Stockport Stoke On Trent Sunderland Swindon Tamworth Taunton Telford Tonbridge Truro Wakefield Walsall Warrington Watford Weston-super-Mare Weymouth Wigan Woking Wolverhampton Woodford Green Worcester Yeovil
Isle of Wight
Scotland
Aberdeen Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow Hamilton Inverness Stirling Sumburgh
Wales
Aberystwyth Cardiff Colwyn Bay Fishguard Llandudno Swansea
Other cities
Andover Carmarthen Castletown Fulham Orpington
Car hire United Kingdom

Location information for United Kingdom

United Kingdom is best explored by rental car. CompareCarHire.co.uk has over 272 pick-up locations in United Kingdom. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

Car hire in the UK

The UK has it all; from ancient sites, to blue flag beaches, to towns and cities packed with venues for lively entertainment and dining. Beginning with the beautiful vistas of the Highlands of Scotland all the way down to the majestic cliffs and golden sands of Cornwall, the UK is a paradise for holidaymakers, fun lovers and culture aficionados. Getting the most out of a holiday here is best done with UK car hire.

Major airports and ports

London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports are the UK's busiest international gateways. Manchester, London Stansted, Belfast and Birmingham are among the other airports with flights coming in from abroad. There are several ports on the coast of the UK that have passenger ferry services. On the east coast, for example, Newcastle, Harwich and Dover receive services from continental Europe.

Transport

The UK has a good public transport network, with domestic flights to major cities from London as well as comprehensive rail and intercity bus networks. The only trouble with UK public transport is that it is not cheap unless booked well in advance, and most routes revolve around London. Car rental in the UK is more convenient for sightseeing, especially for locations in remote areas of the Peak District or the pristine Welsh countryside.

Driving tips

People renting a car in the UK need a full driving licence and at least one year's driving experience. Overseas drivers need either an international licence or a full licence from their own countries in English script. Motorists in the UK drive on the left, and car hire is available at airports, ports and all the main towns. Compare cheap car hire in the UK with CompareCarHire.co.uk for the best rates from global suppliers such as National and Hertz.

Places to visit

UK city traffic is busy, and motorists will find country driving more comfortable. Windsor Castle and Legoland are west of London, while the prehistoric monument at Stonehenge is a little farther still. On the south coast, seaside resorts including Brighton, Swanage and Torquay are popular summer destinations.

Practical information

  • Currency
    British pound
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    48 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    96 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is CompareCarHire.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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