London car rentals

Some car rental companies in London which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Alamo and Budget

On average a rental car in London costs $79 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($27/day), Easirent ($41/day) and GREEN MOTION ($45/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Easirent London Stansted Airport CM24 1PY (31 miles from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in London are Enterprise (8.9, 118 reviews), Sixt (7.8, 110 reviews), and Budget (7.5, 127 reviews).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in London. 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 London is $7.67 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $92 and $123, depending on the car size.

Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in London.

Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Ace, Virtuo, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Avis.

Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Easirent, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, keddy by Europcar and City Car & Truck Rentals.

Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Alamo, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, National, keddy by Europcar and City Car & Truck Rentals.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Europcar, Alamo, Budget, Sixt, Enterprise, Hertz, Ace, and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Europcar, Alamo, Budget, Sixt, Enterprise, Hertz, Ace, and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Easirent, Europcar, Alamo, Budget, Sixt, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Avis.

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

A Mini car rental in London costs $11 per day, on average.

A Supplier choice car rental in London costs $15 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in London costs $17 per day, on average.

In London, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Holiday Inn M4J4, 239 Sipson Road (14 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in London costs $556 per week ($79 per day).

On average a rental car in London costs $2,381 per month ($79 per day).

A mini or compact car is the recommended option in London for travelers who don't require much space for passengers or luggage, as they are easiest to drive and park around the city.

The speed limit in the UK is 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour) on urban roads with street lighting, 60 mph (97 kph) on single roadways, and 70 mph (115 kph) on dual roadways and freeways. However, in some parts of inner-city London, speed limits are set at 20 mph (32 kph).

Street parking can be both extremely hard to find and pricey in central London. However, parking in The City of London, the central district, is free after 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, after 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and all day on Sundays. Most street parking spots will be metered, and depending on the areas, it can cost anywhere between £1 and £5 per hour (approximately $1.30-$6.40).

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).