The best cars to lease for less than £200 per month
March 13, 2024 by Jamie Edkins
These 10 cars are all available through a leasing agreement. This means you’ll hand over an up-front deposit followed by a series of monthly payments, and there will be a limit to the number of miles you can cover per year. Once the contract is up, the car is returned to the leasing company.
If you’re looking to own the car at the end of the agreement then leasing isn’t the way forward for you. For this you’ll want to check out Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) options.
Our list of the top 10 new cars for under (or really really close to!) £200 per month* is:
- Fiat 500 Hybrid – £151.16 per month
- Peugeot 208 – £151.99 per month
- GWM Ora 03 – £156.66 per month
- Hyundai i10 – £160.02 per month
- Renault Clio – £162.02 per month
- Vauxhall Corsa – £162.79 per month
- Volkswagen Polo – £169.94 per month
- Renault Captur – £177.58 per month
- Nissan Qashqai – £194.99 per month
- Volkswagen Golf – £201.45 per month
*All prices correct at the time of writing
1) Fiat 500 Hybrid: £151.16 per month
- Trim: 1.0-litre Mild Hybrid Red
- Up-front cost: £1,609.48
- Duration: 36 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
Coming in as the cheapest car on this list, you can have the iconic Fiat 500 for as little as £151.16 per month. This little city runaround may have been around for a while now, but it still has plenty going for it beyond the cutesy styling.
The 1.0-litre mild hybrid engine is economical, it’s a doddle to drive in town and it comes with plenty of kit as standard. Just be aware that the back seats and boot are pretty cramped, and it’s not the most refined on the motorway.
2) Peugeot 208: £151.99 per month
- Trim: 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium
- Up-front cost: £1,667.91
- Duration: 24 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
Small hatchbacks don’t get much more stylish than the Peugeot 208, and it’s more than just a pretty face. The interior is equally striking, although the infotainment system isn’t the best and the rear legroom is a bit tight. And it’s worth noting this particularly hot deal is on the pre-facelift car, rather than the updated one coming through to showrroms now.
But, at least you have plenty of kit as standard. You can have the Allure Premium for £151.99 per month, and this car comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 16-inch alloy wheels and air conditioning.
3) GWM Ora 03: £156.66 per month
- Trim: Pure+
- Up-front cost: £1,649.941
- Duration: 24 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
The Ora 03 is one of the cheapest new EVs on the market, and it certainly stands out from the crowd thanks to its funky styling. It may not have the largest boot, and the range isn’t as good as some alternatives, but the standard equipment makes up for these shortcomings.
This lease deal is for the entry-level Pure+ model, and it comes with a 48kWh battery with 193 miles of range. You also get a 360-degree camera system, leatherette seats, adaptive cruise control and two 10.3-inch screens inside.
4) Hyundai i10: £160.02 per month
- Trim: 1.0 Advance
- Up-front cost: £1,734.18
- Duration: 36 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
If you spend the majority of your time driving in busy urban traffic, then the Hyundai i10 is a great car for the job. £160.02 per month gets you the 1.0-litre petrol model which, while it offers adequate power around town, can start to feel out of its depth on the motorway.
Look past the sluggish engine though and this is a tempting city car. The Advance model may be the entry-level version, but you still get 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control and an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
5) Renault Clio: £162.02 per month
- Trim: 1.0 TCe 90 Techno
- Up-front cost: £1,818.22
- Duration: 24 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
There are much larger cars out there which could learn a thing or two from the Renault Clio. This small hatchback has a properly posh cabin and a massive boot for its size. It may not be the most spacious in the rear, but it compensates for this with the head-turning looks.
Your £162 per month gets you the Techno model, and it’s fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels, interior ambient lighting, a reversing camera, a digital driver’s display and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
6) Vauxhall Corsa: £162.79 per month
- Trim: 1.2 Turbo Ultimate
- Up-front cost: £1,765.10
- Duration: 36 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
The Vauxhall Corsa offers buyers some big car tech for small car money. It’s also a smart-looking thing, and it’s comfortable to drive as well. For just over £160 per month, the Corsa represents great value for money.
It may not be the most spacious in the rear, and the infotainment system isn’t the most intuitive either. To make up for this, the Ultimate model gets a heated steering wheel, heated seats, LED Matrix headlights and a rear-view camera.
7) Volkswagen Polo: £169.94 per month
- Trim: 1.0 TSI Life
- Up-front cost: £1,829.45
- Duration: 24 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
The Volkswagen Polo may not be as exciting to behold as the Peugeot 208, but it still has its merits as a fantastic all-rounder. It’s spacious, well-made and comfortable to drive, all in a compact package.
This deal is for the entry-level Life version, but it won’t leave you feeling short changed. You still have 15-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, an 8.0-inch touchscreen and lane-keeping assist as standard.
8) Renault Captur: £177.58 per month
- Trim: 1.0 TCe 90 Techno
- Up-front cost: 1,958.18
- Duration: 24 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
If it’s cavernous practicality in a small shell you’re after, check out the Renault Captur. It’s small enough for slotting through gaps in traffic, but it has a boot big enough to swallow up all the family’s clobber.
This Techno model also comes with all the kit you’ll need. You get 18-inch alloy wheels, half-leather seats, a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
9) Nissan Qashqai: £194.99 per month
- Trim: 1.3 Acenta Premium
- Up-front cost: £2,053
- Duration: 24 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
Rounding up this list we have a practical, family-friendly SUV. The Nissan Qashqai has a massive boot, loads of interior space and it’s a really comfortable car to drive. Just keep in mind that the infotainment system does feel a bit dated.
This Acenta Premium model does come fully loaded with technology. You get an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, power folding mirrors, a reversing camera, rain sensing wipers, LED lights and adaptive cruise control.
10) Volkswagen Golf: £201.45 per month
- Trim: 1.5 TSI Life
- Up-front cost: £2,111.05
- Duration: 24 months
- Mileage limit: 5,000 per year
We’ve cheated a little, because the Golf doesn’t quite sneak under the £200 per month budget at the moment. But it’s close. The ever-popular Volkswagen Golf is one of the best all-rounders you can buy. It may not be the most exciting option, but it offers comfort, practicality, decent technology and great build quality.
Your £201.45 per month gets you the entry-level Life model. This means you can enjoy things like adaptive cruise control, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a digital driver’s display and 16-inch alloy wheels.
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