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Car hire in England

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in England

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

Find England car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

England car hire at a glance

Most popular providerGreen Motion
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points348, London is most popular
Cheapest price foundHK$228 per day, London
Cheapest month to rentApril
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in England could cost, we've pulled prices from London.

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Cities in England

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

Car hire in London

From
HK$228
per day

Car hire in Liverpool

From
HK$235
per day

Car hire in Birmingham

From
HK$267
per day

Car hire in Manchester

From
HK$310
per day

Car hire in Newcastle

From
HK$320
per day

Car hire in Leeds

From
HK$374
per day

Car hire in Nottingham

From
HK$395
per day

Car hire in Sheffield

From
HK$427
per day

Car hire in Bristol

From
HK$491
per day

Car hire in London

From
HK$228
per day

Car hire in Liverpool

From
HK$235
per day

Car hire in Birmingham

From
HK$267
per day

Car hire in Manchester

From
HK$310
per day

Car hire in Newcastle

From
HK$320
per day

Car hire in Leeds

From
HK$374
per day

Car hire in Nottingham

From
HK$395
per day

Car hire in Sheffield

From
HK$427
per day

Car hire in Bristol

From
HK$491
per day

Airports in England

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

Car hire at Liverpool Airport

From
HK$235
per day

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

From
HK$251
per day

Car hire at London Luton Airport

From
HK$277
per day

Car hire at Newcastle Airport

From
HK$288
per day

Car hire at Manchester Airport

From
HK$299
per day

Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

From
HK$334
per day

Car hire at Bristol Airport

From
HK$342
per day

Car hire at London Stansted Airport

From
HK$360
per day

Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

From
HK$386
per day

Car hire at Liverpool Airport

From
HK$235
per day

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

From
HK$251
per day

Car hire at London Luton Airport

From
HK$277
per day

Car hire at Newcastle Airport

From
HK$288
per day

Car hire at Manchester Airport

From
HK$299
per day

Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

From
HK$334
per day

Car hire at Bristol Airport

From
HK$342
per day

Car hire at London Stansted Airport

From
HK$360
per day

Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

From
HK$386
per day

Find the best car rental deal in England

Compact cars in London

Van
From
HK$228
per day

Intermediate cars in London

Crossover
From
HK$246
per day

Economy cars in London

4-5 doors
From
HK$246
per day

Mini cars in London

2-3 doors
From
HK$268
per day

Premium cars in London

4-5 doors
From
HK$661
per day

Fullsize cars in London

4-5 doors
From
HK$661
per day

Economy cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
HK$235
per day

Compact cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
HK$256
per day

Intermediate cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
HK$299
per day

Mini cars in Liverpool

2-3 doors
From
HK$406
per day

Fullsize cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
HK$523
per day

Premium cars in Liverpool

4-5 doors
From
HK$587
per day

Compact cars in Birmingham

Crossover
From
HK$267
per day

Economy cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
HK$267
per day

Intermediate cars in Birmingham

Crossover
From
HK$299
per day

Mini cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
HK$533
per day

Fullsize cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
HK$608
per day

Premium cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
HK$779
per day

Economy cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
HK$310
per day

Compact cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
HK$322
per day

Intermediate cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
HK$351
per day

Mini cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
HK$384
per day

Fullsize cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
HK$608
per day

Premium cars in Manchester

4-5 doors
From
HK$828
per day

Mini cars in Newcastle

4-5 doors
From
HK$320
per day

Compact cars in Newcastle

4-5 doors
From
HK$323
per day

Economy cars in Newcastle

4-5 doors
From
HK$331
per day

Intermediate cars in Newcastle

4-5 doors
From
HK$355
per day

Fullsize cars in Newcastle

4-5 doors
From
HK$441
per day

Premium cars in Newcastle

4-5 doors
From
HK$570
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in England

The cheapest month to rent a car in England is April, when the average cost per day is HK$146. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is HK$146. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in England is July.
Jul
HK$342
Aug
HK$277
Sep
HK$262
Oct
HK$271
Nov
HK$262
Dec
HK$235
Jan
HK$262
Feb
HK$270
Mar
HK$330
Apr
HK$146
May
HK$330
Jun
HK$146
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in England could cost, we've pulled prices from London.

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THE OUT
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Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Arnold Clark
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
VWFS RENT-A-CAR
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
THE OUT
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about England

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 England: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in England, 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.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in England 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 England, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in England you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are London, Manchester and Birmingham.

In London, it costs around HK$329 per day or HK$2,548 per week.

In Manchester, it costs around HK$1,263 per day or HK$2,290 per week.

In Birmingham, it costs around HK$849 per day or HK$2,788 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in England. First, you need to decide where in England 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 England. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in England you want to visit. The most popular place to go is London. On average, it costs HK$329 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is HK$228 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in England

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in England is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in England is Green Motion. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Green Motion.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are HK$228 a day and HK$897 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in England you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of England. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in England is London. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is London.

Hire a car long term in England

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in England with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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