Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in South Bank with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in South Bank, London?
Based on car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on car hire in South Bank, London, you should book around 85 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 29% compared to booking last-minute.
Which company offers the cheapest car hire in South Bank, London?
Based on car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest car hire company in South Bank, London is Enterprise Rent-A-Car at £17/day on average, followed by National (£21/day) and Alamo (£26/day).
Which car rental company in South Bank is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in South Bank are National (10.0/10, 3 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.8/10, 7 reviews), and Alamo (7.8/10, 20 reviews).
South Bank car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in South Bank by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
£14 - £31
All Car Types
£35 - £56
How much does it cost to hire a small car in South Bank?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in South Bank?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in South Bank?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in South Bank?
How much does it cost to hire a van in South Bank?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in South Bank?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in South Bank?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in South Bank?
Small car hire in South Bank typically costs around £22 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £14 per day, which is about 37% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 53% cheaper than the average car hire in South Bank, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in South Bank typically costs around £46 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average £31 per day, which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually the same price as an average car hire in South Bank.
Large car hire in South Bank typically costs around £64 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average £42 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 29% more expensive than the average car hire in South Bank but offer more comfort for longer trips.
SUV hire in South Bank typically costs around £45 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £35 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 3% cheaper than the average car hire in South Bank, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in South Bank typically costs around £62 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £44 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 26% more expensive than the average car hire in South Bank but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in South Bank typically costs around £50 per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average £20 per day, which is about 60% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 8% more expensive than the average car hire in South Bank but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in South Bank typically costs around £65 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average £47 per day, which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 30% more expensive than the average car hire in South Bank but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in South Bank typically costs around £75 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average £16 per day, which is about 79% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 39% more expensive than the average car hire in South Bank but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in South Bank, London
25% of our users found rental cars in South Bank for £61 or less.
Book your rental car in South Bank at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Small rental cars in South Bank are around 54% cheaper than other car types, on average.
October is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in South Bank, with prices around £46/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of £64/day.
If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in London, look for deals in Lisson Grove, where daily prices are around £30/day, or Waltham Forest (average of £32/day).
FAQs about hiring a car in South Bank (London)
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Bank?
On average a car hire in South Bank costs £72 per day.
Is car hire cheaper in other London neighbourhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, DRIVALIA in Manor Park is the cheapest car hire location in London. It is located at London Stansted Airport.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Bank?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hire price (£25/day) in South Bank was found at ALAMO, Enterprise Rent A Car.
What is the best car hire company in South Bank?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in South Bank is ALAMO (8.0, 4 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in South Bank?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
What is the most popular hire car type in South Bank?
Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type in South Bank.
How much does a Intermediate car hire cost in South Bank?
A Intermediate car hire in South Bank costs £57 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in South Bank?
On average a hire car in South Bank costs £504 per week (£72 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in South Bank?
On average a hire car in South Bank costs £2,158 per month (£72 per day).
South Bank (London) car hire reviews and directory
Timmy at Heathrow was excellent ad was the young lady at waterloo station pickup
10.0 Wonderful
Sean, Oct 2025
Intermediate SUV
The car was fantastic! Brand new so was great. The only issues were that the branch I was told to go to was closed! There was a sign for a different branch so I had to walk 1.2kms to get there, and then had to wait for quite a while. Apart from this it was great. Drop off was seamless.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
A terrible hire experience, bad enough to wreck your family holiday in London. We were given a hire vehicle with rim damage and were told not to worry as rim damage is counted as damage. We returned the vehicle the next day and got charged the full bond as there was a scuff on the tire. I asked for photos of the vehicle before I hired it, they couldn’t provide it. As soon as they know you have insurance through a third party they will look for any opportunity to take your full bond. In our case the scuff to the tyre required a spot light for it to be seen. Very disappointing as we picked this company due to stronger reviews to avoid this problem. The most detailed return inspection I have ever witnessed when hiring a vehicle. They are clearly looking for any opportunity to pass on charges for older vehicles to customers. No manager or similar to discuss with and left very frustrated due to the poor customer service. I wouldn’t recommend this hire car company.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate
Very disappointing. The pick up address was closed. Notice on door saying go to another office. No car availability when I got there. I had to wait three hours to get an automatic non-electric vehicle, which is what I booked and needed. No compensation offered.
2.0 Poor
Alon, Oct 2023
Compact
My reservation was confirmed but when I got here they told they had no cars available.
1 out of 3
keddy by Europcar
7.1
Good
Cheapest deal
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in South Bank
from£35/day
Locations in South Bank (London)
43 York Road
+44 371 384 5965
Opening times not available
London Waterloo Railstation
+44 207 928 2725
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DRIVALIA
2.0
Poor
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
4 locations in South Bank
Locations in South Bank (London)
53 Cornwall Rd
+44 20 3657 6054
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APCOA Multi-Story Car Park
+44 20 3657 6054
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APCOA Multi-Story Car Park
+44 20 3657 6054
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Cornwall Road, South Bank
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City Car & Truck Rentals
No score available yet
One location in South Bank
Locations in South Bank (London)
London Waterloo Station
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Shouqi
No score available yet
One location in South Bank
Locations in South Bank (London)
43 York Road
+44 371 384 5965
Opening times not available
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Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in South Bank
Locations in South Bank (London)
Upper Marsh Road
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THEOUT
No score available yet
One location in South Bank
Locations in South Bank (London)
Waterloo Road, Bishop\'s, London, UK
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Virtuo
No score available yet
Most popular
One location in South Bank
from£44/day
Locations in South Bank (London)
Cornwall Road, crossing with Doon Street
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YourRent
No score available yet
One location in South Bank
Locations in South Bank (London)
London Waterloo Railstation
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No reviews available
237 travellers who hired a car in South Bank gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.5
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