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Car hire prices vary enormously between suppliers — even at the same airport on the same date. Comparing takes 30 seconds and can save you a significant amount.
We compare all the major brands — Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Sixt, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty — alongside local operators that often undercut the big names by 30–40%.
The price you see includes all mandatory charges. No fuel surcharges, no one-way fees buried in the small print. We flag optional extras (CDW, GPS) clearly so you can make an informed choice.
The majority of deals in our comparison allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up. Book early to lock in a good price, cancel without penalty if your plans change.
Prices shown are the lowest available per day including taxes. Actual prices vary by car type, dates, and supplier.
What to know before you book — the car hire industry has more gotchas than almost any other travel product.
Car hire inventory is finite. Popular destinations in July and August can run out of available cars entirely, forcing you to pay a premium or accept a larger (more expensive) car class. Booking 8–12 weeks ahead for peak summer secures both availability and a lower price. Unlike flights, car hire prices almost never drop closer to the date.
Some suppliers — particularly in Spain, Portugal, and the USA — offer "unlimited mileage" as standard. Others cap you at 200–300km per day, with charges of 10–25p per kilometre over. If you're planning a road trip across Andalusia or driving coast-to-coast in the US, this matters enormously. Always check the mileage terms before confirming your booking.
CDW (also called Collision Damage Waiver or Excess Reduction) reduces your liability if the car is damaged. Without it, you could be liable for the full excess — often £1,000–£2,500. Many credit cards (particularly Amex Platinum and premium Visa/Mastercards) include car hire excess cover as a benefit. Check your card before the trip, and if you have this cover, you can safely decline the supplier's CDW. Third-party CDW insurance (from iCarhireinsurance or Questor) is also substantially cheaper than the supplier's in-counter upsell.
When picking up your car, the supplier will offer various fuel policies. "Full-to-full" (you collect a full tank, you return it full) is the only fair policy — it's also the standard on most comparison-booked cars. Avoid "full-to-empty" (pre-purchase a full tank, return empty) as you pay for unused fuel. Avoid "empty-to-empty" as you'll invariably return with a near-empty tank and face emergency refuelling costs. Top up at a petrol station near the drop-off, not at the airport — airport forecourts often charge 10–20p per litre more.
Drivers under 25 are charged a "young driver" surcharge by most suppliers, typically £10–£30 per day on top of the base rental. Some suppliers won't rent to drivers under 21 at all. Always check the age requirements when comparing. Separately, if you're planning to cross into a different country — driving a Spanish rental into Morocco, or a Croatian rental into Bosnia — you must declare this at booking and get written authorisation. Doing it without permission can void your insurance entirely.