Car hires in Paddington, London

Compact or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Paddington, with 33% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Compact cars in Paddington costs, on average, $104/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in London are Ealing and Manor Park from Allegiance and DRIVALIA , respectively. Allegiance in Ealing has average hire rates of $26/day while DRIVALIA in Manor Park offers hire for $26/day on average.

Most people tend to hire a car in Paddington for 2 days which costs, on average, $135 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $958 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average $519. $1,754 is the average cost of a month-long Paddington road trip car hire.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in October, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging $83 per day when booking in October. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Paddington during this month tend to be $192 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Paddington car hire at least 12 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Paddington are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 17 operators available for cars in Paddington as of October 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Paddington. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in Paddington, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.