United Kingdom Car Rental Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Market Report I 2025-06-06 I 105 Pages I EMR Inc.
The United Kingdom car rental market was valued at USD 7.30 Billion in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.50% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a valuation of USD 16.51 Billion by 2034.
United Kingdom Car Rental Market Growth
Short-term rental bookings fuelled the United Kingdom car rental market growth due to their higher cost structure compared to long-term options.
Short-term car rentals swiftly provide convenient mobility solutions for travellers or those in urgent need of transportation, typically lasting from hours to days. The shorter duration of time compared with long-term rental periods is reflected in the transient nature of the service, resulting in higher costs when compared to long-term arrangements. The concept of immediate access however has a compelling draw.
As of April 2024, Chery, a Chinese automobile manufacturer entered an alliance with UK vehicle rental organization Octopus Electric Vehicles. This move came after the decision the UK organisation entered an arrangement with BYD to purchase 5,000 electronic vehicles over 3 years from the world's largest electronic vehicle maker.
Long-term car rentals furnish economical and eco-friendly transport options for extended periods, spanning from weeks to months or even years. These agreements come with additional services such as maintenance support as well as roadside assistance thereby catering for continued use by individuals, businesses, and organizations where dependability is key.
United Kingdom Car Rental Market Outlook Segmentation
United Kingdom Car Rental Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Booking Type
- Offline
- Online
Market Breakup by Rental Length Type
- Short-Term
- Long-Term
Market Breakup by Application Type
- Leisure/Tourism
- Business
Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- Luxury/Premium Cars
- Economy/Budget Cars
- SUVs
- MUVs
Market Breakup by Region
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
United Kingdom Car Rental Market Share
Growth in the car rental market in the UK is led by the more niche segment of consumers willing to pay premium prices for better amenities and status symbols. Luxury and premium cars usually include high-end vehicles from renowned brands known for their comfort, performance, and superior quality.
Leading Companies in the United Kingdom Car Rental Market
The UK car rental market provides flexibility, affordability, and convenience for both consumers and businesses. It boosts tourism, creates employment opportunities, and encourages sustainability with hybrid and electric vehicles.
- Avis Budget Group Inc.
- Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
- Sixt SE
- Europcar International S.A.S.U
- Economy Car Hire Ltd.
- ALD Automotive Limited
- Hiyacar Ltd.
- Practical Car and Van Rental Limited
- Others
Major players in the market are expanding their outreach through mergers, acquisitions, and rising investment in innovative technology like digital transformation and customer experience enhancement on online modes.
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Regions
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Europe Car Rental Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Europe Car Rental Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Europe Car Rental Market Forecast (2025-2034)
6 United Kingdom Car Rental Market Overview
6.1 Key Industry Highlights
6.2 United Kingdom Car Rental Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 United Kingdom Car Rental Market Forecast (2025-2034)
7 United Kingdom Car Rental Market by Booking Type
7.1 Offline
7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.2 Online
7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8 United Kingdom Car Rental Market by Rental Length Type
8.1 Short-Term
8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.2 Long-Term
8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9 United Kingdom Car Rental Market by Application Type
9.1 Leisure/Tourism
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.2 Business
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10 United Kingdom Car Rental Market by Vehicle Type
10.1 Luxury/Premium Cars
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.2 Economy/Budget Cars
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.3 SUVs
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.4 MUVs
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11 United Kingdom Car Rental Market by Region
11.1 England
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11.2 Wales
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11.3 Scotland
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11.4 Northern Ireland
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
12 Market Dynamics
12.1 SWOT Analysis
12.1.1 Strengths
12.1.2 Weaknesses
12.1.3 Opportunities
12.1.4 Threats
12.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
12.2.1 Supplier's Power
12.2.2 Buyer's Power
12.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
12.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
12.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Key Indicators for Demand
12.4 Key Indicators for Price
13 Competitive Landscape
13.1 Supplier Selection
13.2 Key Global Players
13.3 Key Regional Players
13.4 Key Player Strategies
13.5 Company Profiles
13.5.1 Avis Budget Group Inc.
13.5.1.1 Company Overview
13.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.1.4 Certifications
13.5.2 Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
13.5.2.1 Company Overview
13.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.2.4 Certifications
13.5.3 Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
13.5.3.1 Company Overview
13.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.3.4 Certifications
13.5.4 Sixt SE
13.5.4.1 Company Overview
13.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.4.4 Certifications
13.5.5 Europcar International S.A.S.U
13.5.5.1 Company Overview
13.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.5.4 Certifications
13.5.6 Economy Car Hire Ltd. (Zest Car Rental)
13.5.6.1 Company Overview
13.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.6.4 Certifications
13.5.7 ALD Automotive Limited
13.5.7.1 Company Overview
13.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.7.4 Certifications
13.5.8 Hiyacar Ltd.
13.5.8.1 Company Overview
13.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.8.4 Certifications
13.5.9 Practical Car and Van Rental Limited
13.5.9.1 Company Overview
13.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
13.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
13.5.9.4 Certifications
13.5.10 Others
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