European Car Rental Prices to Rise Modestly Despite Regional Disparities

UK car rental prices are set for a modest increase of between 0.6% and 1.3% year on year in 2026-27, according to American Express Global Business Travel's latest Ground Monitor.

The forecast puts the UK towards the bottom of the European market, with only France and Spain expected to see lower increases.

Rental prices in both countries are forecast to remain broadly flat, rising by between 0% and 0.5%.

However, the picture is far from uniform across the continent, with some markets facing significant upward pressure on prices.