One-Day Car Hire in London

From £18.35 per day / From £128.44 per week

Sometimes you only need a car for a single day, and we make that just as straightforward as a longer hire. One day car hire in London with Fairview is a hassle-free solution whether you need to get across the city, make a day trip out of town or cover for your own vehicle at short notice.

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One Day Car Hire London

Need a vehicle for just one day? Fairview Vehicle Hire offers one-day car hire in London from £18.35, with a choice of cars, vans and minibuses available for short-term bookings.

Whether you need a small city car for appointments and errands or a van for moving equipment, you can hire a vehicle for the day and return it when your booking ends. Collection is available from any of our Fairview locations across London.

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Flexible Car Rental London

One-day car rentals in London work for trips that start and finish inside a single day, and for jobs where a vehicle is only needed once. London drivers book one day car rental for airport runs, site visits, furniture collections and days out of the city.

Fairview Vehicle Hire makes one-day vehicle rentals straightforward, with a wide choice of cars to suit different journeys. Choose from compact city cars, hatchbacks, crossovers, estates and 4x4s, with manual and automatic options available. Our wider

vehicle range also includes vans, minibuses and other commercial vehicles.

One day is the shortest hire on offer, we offer longer and flexible rental periods, including:

  • Two-day car hire for weekends and jobs that run overnight.
  • Weekly car hire for holidays, longer repairs and full weeks of work.
  • Flexible car hire if your dates are not yet fixed.
  • Long-term hire from 28 days, arranged with the team.

    • Hire periods run in 24-hour blocks, so a car collected at 11 am on Tuesday is due back by 11 am on the return day.

    Why Hire a Car for a Day?

    A one-day car hire in London covers a specific journey without the cost of running a second vehicle or the commitment of a longer rental.

  • A day trip out of London to Windsor, Brighton or the Cotswolds.
  • An airport collection or drop-off when luggage makes public transport awkward.
  • A furniture or marketplace collection that needs a moving van for a few hours.
  • Cover on the day your own car goes in for its MOT or a service.

    • Businesses use single-day hire to fill a gap in the working week. A courier company might rent a van for one heavy delivery round, and a construction team might take a tipper truck for a single clearance job. Booking by the day keeps the vehicle off the balance sheet and matches the cost to the work.

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    Popular One-Day Rental Options

    Fairview’s fleet covers most needs, from a single compact car to a full minibus for a group.

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    Our experienced, friendly team are always on hand to help you with any questions you may have before you book your hire vehicle with us.

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    Why Choose Fairview Vehicle Hire For 1-Day Rental Periods?

    Fairview Vehicle Hire holds more than 2,200 vehicles across branches in London.

    • Same-day and short-notice hire, subject to availability at your chosen branch.
    • Collection at London City Airport, Heathrow, Battersea, Egham and Bray.
    • One-way hire is available, so the car can be returned to a different branch at the end of the day.
    • ULEZ-compliant vehicles, which removes the £12.50 daily emissions charge.
    • Easy booking process: Book online, through the Fairview app or by phone.
    • 250 miles per day standard mileage, with unlimited mileage packages available.
    • VAT, insurance and breakdown cover included on every hire.
    • Competitive hire rates across Fairview’s range of vehicles.

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    FAQs

    • How much does it cost to hire for a day?

      To hire a car for one day with Fairview starts at £18.35 for a city car, with vans from £61 and minibuses from £120. The final cost depends on the vehicle size, transmission and the extras you add, such as excess cover or an additional driver. Our rates are shown against each vehicle in our online booking system before you confirm.

    • How far in advance should I book?

      Booking your vehicle a week or two ahead gives you the most options for a single-day hire as weekend dates go faster than midweek ones. Same-day hire is often possible outside school holidays and bank holidays. Call us directly if you need a vehicle at short notice and the team will check what is on site.

    • What time do I need to return the car?

      Returning your rental vehicle is due 24 hours after collection and inside branch opening hours. If you collect a car from us at 10 am on Wednesday, it is due back by 10 am on Thursday. Returning later moves the booking into a second day, so call ahead if you are running behind, and the hire can usually be extended.

    Our Locations

    With branches across London and the Home Counties, we are well placed to help you and your business on the road.

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