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Pick-up location | Leicester |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van |
Rental locations | 25 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Especially drivers who are not used to driving on the left side of the road may want to choose a smaller car to be able to maneuver more easily. Additionally, a compact car requires less gas, and gas is pretty expensive in the UK when compared to the US.
Unlike most European countries, miles are used for posting the speed limit in the UK. Around schools and highly pedestrian zones, 20 mph is permitted, while 30 mph is the limit for the rest of the city. Country roads allow between 60 and 70 mph, while freeways (called motorways in England and marked with an “M”) permit up to 70 mph.
There are various parking facilities available in Leicester, including city council garages and lots, such as in Victoria Park, on Dover Street, or in Phoenix Square. Rates are around £1 ($1.28) per hour in the city center and per two or three hours further out of town. Metered on-street parking is also an option, with prices around £3 ($3.84) per two hours.
On average a rental car in Leicester costs $36 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Leicester found in the last 2 weeks is $27.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at GREEN MOTION ($21/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($60/day) and Europcar ($72/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at GREEN MOTION The Old Filling Station, St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 4LF (1 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Leicester. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Leicester is $7.03 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $84 and $112, depending on the car size.
Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Leicester.
Car rental companies onsite at Birmingham airport include Europcar, DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Hertz, Alamo and Budget.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Hertz, Alamo, and Budget.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Full Size car rental in Leicester costs $116 per day, on average.
A Luxury car rental in Leicester costs $123 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Leicester costs $51 per day, on average.
In Leicester, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Hilton Hotel, Main Lobby, Junction 24, M1 (16 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Leicester costs $249 per week ($36 per day).
On average a rental car in Leicester costs $1,067 per month ($36 per day).
Most car rental providers in Leicester offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Leicester, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 13 car rental agencies in Leicester.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Leicester so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
2 locations in Leicester
Locations in Leicester
248 Loughborough Road
+44 116 268 2111
29 Lutterworth Road
+44 116 244 0808
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8.4 Very good
Jul 2016
Pros:
Quick and efficientCons:
The car I had reserved for unavailable2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
3 locations in Leicester
Locations in Leicester
33 St Matthews Way
+44 371 384 0294
James House
+44 116 204 5066
Leicester City Football Club Filbert Way
+44 371 384 1139
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2 locations in Leicester
Locations in Leicester
145 Humberstone Road
+44 20 7018 8246
17 King Street
+44-8444993399
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
Pros:
Very helpful stafgCons:
NothingOne location in Leicester
Locations in Leicester
Dysart Way, Oakstead Garages
+44 843 309 3040
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One location in Leicester
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1 Samuel Street
+44 344 544 3979
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One location in Leicester
Locations in Leicester
1 Samuel Street
+44 344 544 6071
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2 locations in Leicester
Locations in Leicester
33 St Matthews Way
+44 371 384 0294
James House
+44 116 204 5066
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One location in Leicester
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Oakstead Garages
+44 843 309 3040
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3 locations in Leicester
Locations in Leicester
Green Motion Leicester North 291B Melton Road
+44 116 296 5088
St Nicholas Circle
+44 116 243 7676
The Old Filling Station, St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, Leicestershire
+44 116 243 7676
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2 locations in Leicester
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Freemans Common Road
+44 116 255 7567
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One location in Leicester
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Leicester City Football Club Filbert Way
+44 371 384 0294
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One location in Leicester
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One location in Leicester
Locations in Leicester
1 Byron St
+44 116 262 0444
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Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
Average price | $36/day |
Good deal | $28/day |