Leicester car rentals

The average price of fuel in Leicester is $9.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $117 and $155, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Leicester.

Car hire companies onsite at Birmingham airport include GREEN MOTION and Europcar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Leicester costs $26 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Leicester costs $25 per day, on average.

Especially drivers who are not used to driving on the left side of the road may want to choose a smaller car to be able to maneuver more easily. Additionally, a compact car requires less gas, and petrol is pretty expensive in the UK when compared to the US.

Unlike most European countries, miles are used for posting the speed limit in the UK. Around schools and highly pedestrian zones, 20 mph is permitted, while 30 mph is the limit for the rest of the city. Country roads allow between 60 and 70 mph, while freeways (called motorways in England and marked with an “M”) permit up to 70 mph.

Expect to pay around £1.20 for a liter of petrol during your stay in Leicester ($1.53 USD per liter, which means $6.12 USD per gallon). Paying is possible with cash or card, but bear in mind that, if paying with card at the machine, a 4-digit pin for verification may be required.

There are various parking facilities available in Leicester, including city council garages and lots, such as in Victoria Park, on Dover Street, or in Phoenix Square. Rates are around £1 ($1.28) per hour in the city center and per two or three hours further out of town. Metered on-street parking is also an option, with prices around £3 ($3.84) per two hours.