England car rentals

On average a rental car in England costs $41 per day.

Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in England.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at DRIVALIA ($26/day), GREEN MOTION ($28/day) and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($28/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in England are Alamo (8.1, 111 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0, 157 reviews), and Avis (7.6, 57 reviews).

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in England are London (69% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in England), Manchester (7%) and Birmingham (3%).

On average a rental car in England costs $286 per week ($41 per day).

On average a rental car in England costs $1,227 per month ($41 per day).

If you’re considering renting a car in England, we recommend it. First, with a rental car, you can access many remote attractions, such as Stonehenge, which are far from the public transportation path. A rental car also allows you to explore at your own pace and convenience. Moreover, with a rental car, you don’t have to drag your suitcase all around as you try to catch the next train or bus. With a rental car in England, you can invite more people to the English adventure as there is enough room for seating and storage.

The first and most important thing to know about driving in England is that you should stick to the left side of the road. Also, there are no fast lanes in England, so stick to the left unless you are overtaking, and always use your turn signals as you overtake. Always yield to pedestrians and emergency vehicles with flashing lights. Do not blast your horn at other drivers, as this might be considered aggressive, and the law stipulates that you cannot blast your horn in built-up areas between 11:30 pm and 7 am. When driving in England, try driving within the stipulated limits to avoid unnecessary fines. Also, note that the speed limits are given in kph, and 1 mile is usually around 1.6 kilometers. For driving around built-up urban areas and school zones, stick to 50 kph (30 mph). Outside city limits, you can drive at around 90 kph (60 mph) and around 110 kph (70 mph) on the highway.

You can get behind the wheel in England as long as you are 18. However, most car rental providers in England will only rent vehicles to drivers older than 20. Most providers also require you to have held your license for at least 12 months before you can rent a car. For drivers between 20 and 24, there is a daily surcharge on their rental cars. Moreover, these young drivers will only be limited to renting cars from certain classes, like economy, compact, and some mid-size SUVs. You will need a valid driver’s license and a credit card for payment to rent a car in England.