Car hire in the United Kingdom
There's no better way to see Great Britain than by car
Come city, airport or major town, we’ve got you covered in the UK. Whether you fancy a stealthy car for an urban jaunt, a classy coupé for a romantic road trip or a herculean 4x4 or people carrier for a family holiday, we have the perfect hire car for you. With locations across the entire country we can guarantee you’ll find a car where you need it when you need it.
Scroll down to discover our top United Kingdom car rental locations and pinpoint the best spot to collect and return your hire car. Alternatively, click the button below to let us know where and when you'd like to begin your journey.
The moment you slide into the seat of your rental car of choice is where it all begins. Book with Avis now and get your travels started right here.
We’ll pack all the extras you need to get the most from your venture – from sat nav and super-fast mobile Wi-Fi, to our tailored range of child seats. And, you don’t have to drive full-circle: why not make the most of one way car hire?
Travel features and guides
Popular airport locations in the UK
- car hire Belfast Airport
- car hire Birmingham Airport
- car hire Bristol Airport
- car hire Cardiff Airport
- car hire Edinburgh Airport
- car hire Gatwick Airport
- car hire Glasgow Airport
- car hire Heathrow Airport
- car hire Luton Airport
- car hire Manchester Airport
- car hire Stansted Airport
- car hire Inverness Airport
- car hire Aberdeen Airport
- car hire Exeter Airport
- car hire Liverpool Airport
- car hire Southampton Airport
- car hire East Midlands Airport
- car hire London City Airport
- car hire Norwich Airport
- car hire Leeds Airport
- Find out more about Airport Car Rental in the UK
Popular car hire locations in the UK
- car hire London
- car hire Manchester
- car hire Edinburgh
- car hire Glasgow
- car hire Cardiff
- car hire Leeds
- car hire Belfast
- car hire Exeter
- car hire Inverness
- car hire Bristol
- car hire Liverpool
- car hire Jersey
- car hire Newcastle
- car hire Aberdeen
- car hire Southampton
- car hire Norwich
- car hire Coventry
- car hire Birmingham
- See all car hire locations in Northern Ireland
- See all car hire locations in Scotland
- See all car hire locations in England
- See all car hire locations in Wales
Exploring the United Kingdom
Rent with Avis in the UK for car hire on your terms. Here's what to expect:
- Fully flexible car hire
Amend or cancel your booking for free should your plans change, and get a full refund.
- Price Promise
You'll always get our best prices when booking on this site, or we’ll refund the difference.
- Fully flexible car hire
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
Our Comprehensive Zero-Excess cover product means no need to pay or claim.
- Our safety pledge is our commitment to keeping you safe
We’ve partnered with Reckitt Benckiser, Columbia University and Hip Hop Public Health to ensure we take every step we can to maintain your safety.
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
- Avis Inclusive
Enjoy worry-free rental with our inclusive rental package. For one upfront price, get free Roadside Assistance Plus and zero-excess cover at a 25% discounted rate.
- Digital check-in
Get to your car quickly and safely with our digital check-in service. Reduce your time spent at the counter by providing your details in advance.
- Avis Inclusive
- Avis Preferred tier extensions
We’ve extended our Avis Preferred tier statuses for an additional year, so you won’t lose out on any of the benefits you’ve acquired over time.
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service with Avis Preferred. And with the Avis app, at our larger locations you can go straight to your car where they keys will be waiting.
- Avis Preferred tier extensions
UK Driving Guide
Which side of the road?- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
- There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London.
- Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways, however, only overtake on the right side of the road. Overtaking on the left could result in prosecution for dangerous driving.
- Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road
- Urban areas: lowest 20 mph (31 km/h, for congested city centres like central London) and usually 30mph (48km/h)
- Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
- Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h).
Unless indicated by road signs.