Car Rental in London (Downtown)

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Downtown, London, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$27.34 / per day
Downtown
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or similar
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$35.20 / per day
Downtown
Compact SUV
Nissan Juke or similar
Nissan Juke
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$37.22 / per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$32.83 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or similar
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$46.52 / per day
Downtown
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$56.78 / per day
Downtown
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or similar
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$59.32 / per day
Downtown
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$65.89 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:26 on 2024-04-14. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$45 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$1.87 per liter or $7.07 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.77 per liter or $6.69 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.43 per liter or $9.19 / 1 gallon

Top 20 Locations near London (Downtown)

  1. London Marylebone Train Station from $18.06 per day
    0.3 km / 0.2 miles
  2. London Edgware Road from $11.87 per day
    0.9 km / 0.6 miles
  3. London Paddington Train Station from $14.65 per day
    1.4 km / 0.9 miles
  4. London Mayfair from $27.34 per day
    1.4 km / 0.9 miles
  5. London St Pancras Train Station from $35.72 per day
    2.5 km / 1.6 miles
  6. London Kings Cross Train Station from $23.41 per day
    2.9 km / 1.8 miles
  7. Waterloo Train Station from $41.48 per day
    3.9 km / 2.4 miles
  8. London Fulham from $22.66 per day
    5.8 km / 3.6 miles
  9. London Stratford Train Station from $33.53 per day
    11 km / 6.8 miles
  10. London City Airport from $19.20 per day
    15 km / 9.3 miles
  11. London Ilford from $20.35 per day
    16.7 km / 10.4 miles
  12. London Heathrow Airport from $16.28 per day
    21.5 km / 13.4 miles
  13. London Airport Gatwick from $15.52 per day
    41.6 km / 25.8 miles
  14. Luton Airport from $21.05 per day
    41.8 km / 26 miles
  15. Downtown from $25.88 per day
    42.8 km / 26.6 miles
  16. London Stansted Airport from $16.63 per day
    48.6 km / 30.2 miles
  17. Southampton Airport from $26.88 per day
    104.8 km / 65.1 miles
  18. Southampton Railway station from $37.90 per day
    110.9 km / 68.9 miles
  19. Bournemouth Airport from $62.23 per day
    143.5 km / 89.2 miles
  20. Birmingham Airport from $20.31 per day
    150.2 km / 93.3 miles

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in London (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in London (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in London (Downtown)
$44.20
January
February
$85.82
March
$92.09
April
$69.65
May
$158.37
June
$117.99
July
$119.72
August
$102.54
September
October
$108.14
November
$146.04
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in London (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $44.20 per day. This is 58% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $158.37 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in London (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 11 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in London (Downtown)
3
January
February
4
March
6
April
4
May
7
June
7
July
5
August
5
September
October
5
November
11
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in London (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in London (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in London (Downtown) in June, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in London (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
27%
January
February
54%
March
27%
April
135%
May
270%
June
135%
July
108%
August
108%
September
October
81%
November
54%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Alamo, National
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Vans, Medium cars
Lowest price $27 per day
Cheapest supplier National

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
National Vauxhall Corsa 5 2 Small cars
Alamo Nissan Qashqai 5 3 SUVs
National Nissan Qashqai 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo BMW iX 5 4 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Ford Tourneo 5 2 Vans
Alamo Ford Tourneo 4 2 Vans
National Ford Tourneo 5 2 Vans
Alamo Nissan Leaf 4 2 Medium cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.4 / 10
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Lowest rated company
National
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$45.13
Lowest daily price
$27.34
Total cars available
119

Top 3 Suppliers in London (Downtown) in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4
02072786307
Ncp Car Park 170 Marylebone Road London, Eng, Gb, Nw1 5Ar
$36 - $119
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-12:00
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
+442072786307
170 Marylebone Rd
$35 - $114
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:09:00-12:00
National
National
Good 7.8 / 2 reviews
+442072786307
S K Secure Parking, 170 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5AR
$27 - $94
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:09:00-12:00
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