Car Leases Under £250

With lease deals under £250 a month, you’ll usually find great-value city cars, hatchbacks, and compact crossovers, ideal for commuting, first-time drivers, and everyday family life.

All our budget lease cars include road tax, breakdown cover, and free mainland GB delivery straight to your door.

Cars in this budget won’t always have every premium extra, but they'll cover the essentials most drivers need. 

Expect features like a touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone connectivity (on many models), comfortable seating, and popular safety tech such as cruise control, lane assist, and automatic emergency braking (spec varies by car and trim).

Yes, lease cars under £250 are often a smart fit for new drivers because they’re affordable, easy to drive, and generally cheap to run.

Cars such as the Seat Ibiza, Hyundai i10, and Suzuki Swift are great choices for first-time drivers as they’re packed full of personality, comfort, and safety features.

Yes, family lease cars are available. You'll mainly find smaller family cars in this range, such as the Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Frontera Electric, coming with good technology and flexible interior space. 

Every lease organised through Nationwide Vehicle Contracts includes an initial rental. "No deposit" refers to a lease agreement with only one month's initial rental, which is the lowest upfront option available. 

No deposit leasing may be available on cars under £250 a month, but it depends on the deals available at the time. It’s also worth noting that the less you pay upfront, the higher the monthly rental tends to be, so choosing a low initial rental can sometimes push the monthly price above £250.

Whether you can lease a car for under £250 per month depends on passing a credit check.

Funders often prefer a good-to-excellent credit history, but they’ll also consider affordability, including your income, outgoings, and any existing financial commitments. If you’re unsure where you stand, we can help you understand your options before you apply.

For more information, read our guide: Leasing Vehicles with Bad Credit

Yes, automatic cars can appear in this price range, but it depends on stock and the offers available at the time. 

If an automatic gearbox is a must-have, filter using the navigation at the top of the page, or get in touch, and we’ll point you towards the best options currently available.

Lease cars available for under £250 a month generally feature smaller, more efficient engines, which keep fuel/charging costs down. They will also be available in a low insurance group, making budgeting over your lease term much easier. 

When you lease with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, you can add a maintenance contract to your lease deal, which helps manage running costs and prevents any costly surprises. Check out our Vehicle Maintenance page for more information. 

Yes, you can lease a new cr for under £200 per month. Our cheap lease deals under £200 include some of the most sought-after cars on the market, including the Nissan Juke, Dacia Sandero, and Leapmotor T03.