Leicester car rentals from $23/day

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 $35 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 $26.

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.

Car rental companies onsite at Birmingham airport include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Hertz and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Hertz, and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Premium car rental in Leicester costs $55 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Leicester costs $211 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in Leicester costs $59 per day, on average.

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 14 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.