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Car Hire in the UK – Compare & Save with Rhino Car Hire

Car Hire UK

Looking for affordable car hire across the United Kingdom? With over 100 pick-up locations at airports, train stations, and city centres, Rhino Car Hire makes it simple to compare deals, book online, and drive away with confidence. From London to Edinburgh, Cardiff to Belfast, we cover every corner of the UK.


Why Hire a Car in the UK with Rhino?

  • Nationwide coverage – London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast and more.

  • Wide choice of vehicles – economy cars for city driving, SUVs for family trips, luxury models for business, and vans or 4x4s for longer adventures.

  • Transparent pricing – no hidden fees, no credit card charges, free cancellation on most bookings.

  • Flexible options – daily, weekly, monthly, and one-way rentals available.

  • 24/7 UK support – roadside assistance and customer care whenever you need it.


Key Highlights for Car Hire in the UK

  • Explore cities: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast – rich in history and culture.

  • Scenic drives: From the Cotswolds to the Scottish Highlands and the Welsh coast.

  • Family travel: Spacious SUVs and people carriers with extras like child seats and GPS.

  • One-way rentals: Collect in one city and drop off in another for flexible road trips.

  • Peace of mind: Unlimited mileage, insurance options, and trusted suppliers included.


Best UK Road Trips by Hire Car

  • The Lake District: Windermere, Keswick and dramatic mountain passes.

  • Scottish Highlands (NC500): 500 miles of rugged coastal scenery.

  • The Cotswolds: Honey-stone villages and country pubs.

  • Wales: Snowdonia’s peaks, Brecon Beacons, and Pembrokeshire beaches.

  • London day trips: Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge, Stonehenge.


Driving in the UK – What You Need to Know

  • Drive on the left: Steering wheel on the right side of the car.

  • Speed limits: 30 mph in towns, 60 mph on single carriageways, 70 mph on dual carriageways/motorways.

  • Congestion charges: Central London and Clean Air Zones in some cities.

  • Tolls: A few bridges and motorways, e.g. Dartford Crossing and M6 Toll.

  • Child seats: Required for children under 12 years old or under 135 cm tall. 

    UK Car Hire FAQs

    Can tourists hire a car in the UK?
    Yes – most providers accept drivers aged 21+ with a valid licence and passport. Some may require an International Driving Permit if your licence is not in English.

    Is it cheaper to book UK car hire in advance?
    Definitely – booking early can save up to 25%, especially in summer and around bank holidays.

    Do rentals include insurance?
    Basic cover is usually included. Upgrade to full coverage for zero excess peace of mind.

    Can I hire a car in London and drop off in Edinburgh?
    Yes – one-way UK car hire is widely available. Enter different pick-up and drop-off points when booking.

    Are there tolls in the UK?
    Yes – some bridges, tunnels, and the M6 Toll. London also has a Congestion Charge and ULEZ.

    What’s the best city to start a UK road trip?
    It depends – London for the South, Edinburgh for Scotland, and Manchester for Northern England.


    Book Your UK Car Hire Today

    Whether you’re planning a city break, a coastal escape, or a full cross-country road trip, Rhino Car Hire makes finding the perfect vehicle in the UK quick and affordable.

    Book online today and enjoy the freedom of the open road in Britain.


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Cheapest car hire in UK

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 18.56 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 129.96 EUR from 19/10/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 18.56 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 129.96 EUR from 19/10/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 18.56 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 129.96 EUR from 19/10/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.42 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 149.96 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Stonic

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.54 EUR/day
Kia Stonic

7 Days rental at 150.80 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.95 EUR/day
Peugeot 308

7 Days rental at 160.66 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 18.83 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 131.84 EUR from 19/10/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 18.83 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 131.84 EUR from 19/10/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 20.41 EUR/day
Citroen C3

7 Days rental at 142.93 EUR from 19/10/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Master Cargo Van

3 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.38 EUR/day
Renault Master Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 219.72 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Master Cargo Van

3 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.95 EUR/day
Renault Master Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 230.70 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Sharan

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.26 EUR/day
Volkswagen Sharan

7 Days rental at 281.83 EUR from 19/10/2025

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Kangoo Cargo Van

3 Adults, 4 Doors

From 20.81 EUR/day
Renault Kangoo Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 145.72 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.69 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 172.89 EUR from 19/10/2025

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Sportage

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.97 EUR/day
Kia Sportage

7 Days rental at 174.84 EUR from 19/10/2025

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Mokka-e

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 84.99 EUR/day
Opel Mokka-e

7 Days rental at 594.99 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Leaf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 78.92 EUR/day
Nissan Leaf

7 Days rental at 552.50 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 78.92 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 552.50 EUR from 19/10/2025

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.42 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 226.97 EUR from 19/10/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.98 EUR/day
Kia Niro

7 Days rental at 251.91 EUR from 19/10/2025

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 39.70 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 277.95 EUR from 19/10/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in UK

 
  • Book early – prices rise around summer holidays, Christmas, and bank holidays.

  • Check driving licence rules – most firms accept licences in English; an IDP may be required otherwise.

  • Mind the age limits – most companies hire to drivers 21+, but under-25s may face surcharges.

  • Automatic vs manual – manual cars are common in the UK; book early if you prefer an automatic.

  • Insurance options – basic cover is included, but consider zero-excess upgrades for peace of mind.

  • Fuel policy – “full to full” is usually best value; return the car with a full tank.

  • Watch city charges – London has a Congestion Charge and ULEZ; other cities have Clean Air Zones.

 

Popular car hire destinations in UK

  • London: Ideal for city breaks and South England road trips.
  • Birmingham: Central base for Shakespeare’s Stratford and the Midlands.
  • Manchester: Gateway to the Lake District and Peak District.
  • Edinburgh: Perfect for exploring the Highlands and NC500 route.
  • Bristol: Drive into Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
  • Also available in Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Cardiff, Belfast and more.

Laws and rules of the road when driving in UK

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    30mph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    60mph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    70mph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    GBP  1.45/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    GBP £

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in UK

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Enterprise
224
8.8/10
13,885
€ 26.02
€ 27.75
€ 20.81
€ 29.73
 Budget
28
8.8/10
3,781
€ 23.55
€ 26.36
€ 29.85
 Europcar
98
8.8/10
125,114
€ 30.08
€ 34.66
€ 35.37
€ 37.07
 Alamo
25
8.8/10
2,876
€ 28.95
€ 31.99
€ 32.31
€ 32.31
 Keddy by europcar
90
8.7/10
34,546
€ 28.94
€ 31.46
€ 32.30
€ 39.79
 National
24
8.6/10
1,499
€ 35.29
€ 37.92
€ 37.93
€ 40.65
 Sixt
51
8.6/10
17,680
€ 28.93
€ 22.95
€ 28.07
€ 32.86
 Avis
37
8.6/10
3,546
€ 24.78
€ 27.75
€ 33.28
€ 40.80
 Hertz
48
8.5/10
6,810
€ 26.39
€ 29.50
€ 31.28
€ 235.46
 Dollar
36
8.4/10
2,202
€ 25.26
€ 28.05
€ 31.28
€ 59.75
 U-save
7
8.2/10
658
€ 20.42
€ 21.42
€ 24.69
€ 103.13
 Green motion
23
7.7/10
3,802
€ 21.70
€ 23.56
€ 26.56
€ 27.40
 Surprice
2
7.6/10
79
€ 23.56
€ 32.03
€ 36.13
€ 37.70
 Drivalia
31
7.5/10
7,841
€ 18.56
€ 29.49
€ 25.83
€ 38.68

Car rental agent statistics in UK

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.5/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    6.9/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    DRIVALIA
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    224,319
    Total number of reviews in
    UK
  • Most Locations Icon
    55
    Most Locations in UK:
    EUROPCAR
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    17
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    22
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in UK

ItemPercent
January€ 62
February€ 62
March€ 65
April€ 69
May€ 71
June€ 79
July€ 88
August€ 80
September€ 70
October€ 68
November€ 62
December€ 84
ItemPercent
January€ 58
February€ 59
March€ 59
April€ 59
May€ 67
June€ 77
July€ 76
August€ 69
September€ 60
October€ 60
November€ 57
December€ 72
ItemPercent
January€ 139
February€ 128
March€ 128
April€ 136
May€ 139
June€ 161
July€ 171
August€ 173
September€ 148
October€ 137
November€ 140
December€ 165
ItemPercent
January€ 83
February€ 81
March€ 84
April€ 90
May€ 92
June€ 106
July€ 107
August€ 100
September€ 92
October€ 89
November€ 85
December€ 108
ItemPercent
January€ 140
February€ 131
March€ 121
April€ 159
May€ 176
June€ 189
July€ 199
August€ 191
September€ 178
October€ 150
November€ 181
December€ 233
ItemPercent
January€ 48
February€ 49
March€ 50
April€ 49
May€ 52
June€ 59
July€ 65
August€ 58
September€ 56
October€ 57
November€ 48
December€ 64
ItemPercent
January€ 109
February€ 108
March€ 112
April€ 118
May€ 125
June€ 148
July€ 157
August€ 144
September€ 123
October€ 112
November€ 111
December€ 132
ItemPercent
January€ 110
February€ 98
March€ 102
April€ 181
May€ 172
June€ 162
July€ 168
August
September€ 160
October€ 140
November€ 115
December€ 228

Select category to see average car hire prices in UK

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in UK

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.96

May , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.95

Jun , 2022

€ 2.17

€ 2.06

Jul , 2022

€ 2.32

€ 2.23

Aug , 2022

€ 2.31

€ 2.18

Sep , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.96

Oct , 2022

€ 2.07

€ 1.87

Nov , 2022

€ 2.17

€ 1.90

Dec , 2022

€ 2.13

€ 1.85

Jan , 2023

€ 1.96

€ 1.70

Feb , 2023

€ 1.91

€ 1.67

Mar , 2023

€ 1.88

€ 1.65

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 1.88 1.65
Feb , 2023 1.91 1.67
Jan , 2023 1.96 1.70
Dec , 2022 2.13 1.85
Nov , 2022 2.17 1.90
Oct , 2022 2.07 1.87
Sep , 2022 2.12 1.96
Aug , 2022 2.31 2.18
Jul , 2022 2.32 2.23
Jun , 2022 2.17 2.06
May , 2022 2.12 1.95
Apr , 2022 2.12 1.96

Car rental price statistics in UK

  • Average Price Icon
    € 129.92
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 1239.98
    Highest daily price:
    Porsche Taycan
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    7,796
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    391
    Most popular model:
    Nissan Qashqai
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    403
    Location with most cars:
    Manchester - Airport
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 18.6 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    DRIVALIA - London - Airport - Heathrow - Terminal 5
FAQs - How can we help?

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Best UK Road Trips

  • NC500 – Scottish Highlands (500 miles): Inverness loop with rugged coasts, castles, and whisky distilleries.

  • Lake District (100 miles): Scenic drives around Windermere, Keswick, and mountain passes like Kirkstone.

  • Cotswolds (90 miles): Rolling hills, honey-stone villages, and classic country pubs.

  • Cornwall Coast (120 miles): St Ives, Land’s End, and surfing at Newquay.

  • Wales Explorer (150 miles): Snowdonia peaks, Brecon Beacons, and Pembrokeshire beaches.

  • Causeway Coastal Route, N. Ireland (120 miles): Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Bridge, and Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
    ⚡ Pro Tip: Many of these routes are one-way friendly – hire in one city and drop off in another for maximum flexibility.

Ready to hit the road?

Book your UK car hire today and unlock unbeatable prices, top-rated service, and the freedom to explore at your pace. Reserve now and start your adventure!

Other Car Hire Locations in UK

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Birmingham
€10.6
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €10.6 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €13.1 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €11.7/day
Liverpool
€10.6
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €10.6 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €13.1 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €11.7/day
London
€10.6
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €10.6 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €13.1 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €11.7/day
Heathrow Airport
€10.7
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €10.7 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €13.5 /day
Economy 5 5 2 from €12.1/day