Keep your cash where it is
No-deposit & low-deposit car hire
Yes — some of our rental partners offer no-deposit or low-deposit short-term hire, so you can get on the road without a large lump sum up front. You spread the cost across affordable monthly payments instead. Getting a quote involves no credit check.
See no-deposit options →Updated August 2026
A big upfront payment is the single most common reason people put off getting a car. Low- and no-deposit hire removes that barrier: instead of finding several months' cost on day one, you keep your savings and pay as you go. It is one of the most-requested options we match people to.
How can a deposit be avoided?
Because hire is short-term, the partner is not financing the vehicle's whole value, so some can waive or shrink the upfront payment in exchange for a slightly higher monthly. Whether that is the right trade for you depends on your cash flow — the payment adjuster on every vehicle page lets you see how the monthly changes as you move the upfront amount up or down.
Low deposit vs no deposit
A small deposit usually buys a lower monthly; no deposit keeps more cash in your pocket today. Neither is "better" — it is about what suits your situation. Tell us your monthly budget and whether you would rather pay something up front, and we will match you to a partner who fits.
Facts & figures
The bigger picture
Source: FCA Financial Lives 2024, 2024
Source: DVLA / GOV.UK, 2025
Source: Finance & Leasing Association, 2025
Check your options in 60 seconds
No credit check to get a quote, and no obligation. Tell us what you need and the right partner is usually in touch the same working day.
- ✓ No credit check to quote
- ✓ Free & no obligation
- ✓ Flexible 6–36 months
Enquiry saved — but you’re not done yet.
An enquiry isn’t an application. We can’t confirm a vehicle, a price or a delivery date until your application is in — so this is the step that actually gets you on the road.
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It’s pre-filled from your answers, only your latest bank statement is needed to submit, and it still never touches your credit score.
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Leave it for now and a partner may still be in touch — but you’ll get real options faster by finishing your application.
Common questions
Is no-deposit hire really available?
Some partners offer it, usually with a slightly higher monthly in exchange. Availability depends on the vehicle and partner at the time you enquire.
Will a no-deposit option cost more overall?
Often slightly, because the upfront amount is spread into the monthly. The payment adjuster on each vehicle shows the trade-off so you can decide.
Does checking affect my credit?
No. Getting a quote involves no credit search.