The cheapest new car leasing deals

Model 1.25 '1' | Leasing price from £156.35 per month | The deal 48-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £938.10 initial payment

The Rio scores well for both equipment and space, with even entry-level '1' models getting air conditioning, front electric windows and Bluetooth connectivity for your phone. The 1.25-litre petrol engine you get here might only have 83bhp, but it should be fine if you'll rarely be venturing out of town. If anything goes wrong, too, you've got Kia's industry-leading seven-year warranty to fall back on.

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Model 1.0 SCe Essential | Leasing price from £153.85 per month | The deal 48-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £923.11 initial payment

The Sandero Stepway is like a halfway house between the regular Sandero hatchback and the Duster SUV. Like the rest of the Dacia range, it offers outstanding value for money, and even comes with a reasonable amount of kit, including Bluetooth connectivity and a DAB radio. The non-turbocharged 1.0-litre engine you get with this version offers pace that's best described as leisurely, but should be adequate for town driving.

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Model 1.0 S | Leasing price from £152.40 per month | The deal 48-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £914.40 initial payment

The Hyundai i10 is the best city car you can buy right now. It's comfortable and quiet to drive, and has decent space for five people. Plus, it comes with lots of safety kit as standard, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. The 1.0-litre engine you get with this model allows you to zip away from traffic lights in town briskly enough, but can start to feel out of its depth on the motorway.

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Model 1.2 Puretech 83 Origins | Leasing price from £150.06 per month | The deal 24-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £900.36 initial payment

Rival small cars are better to drive, but the C3 coms with a decent amount of kit and an efficient range of engines. The 1.2-litre petrol engine you get here is the entry level offering and needs to be worked hard to keep up with fast-moving traffic. 

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Model 1.2 SE Premium | Leasing price from £146.39 per month | The deal 48-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £878.34 initial payment

The Corsa is the first car on this list to fall below the £150 per month mark, and there's plenty to like. Not only does it have decent boot space and an efficient range of engines, but it's also well equipped, with SE Premium cars coming with heated front seats, a heated steeing wheel and automatic lights and wipers. In fact, it's our recommended trim level.

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Model 1.2 Dualjet SHVS SZ-T | Leasing price from £135.62 per month | The deal 36-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £813.72 initial payment

The Suzuki Swift is not only cheap to buy, but also cheap to run thanks to clever mild hybrid technology. This SZ-T model is our recommended choice, and comes with a touchscreen infotainment system, plus a rear-view camera, front fog lights and alloy wheels. What's more, despite having only 89bhp available, this 1.2-litre engine is sprightly enough for most situations.

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Model 1.2 Pop 3dr | Leasing price from £133.28 per month | The deal 48-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £799.68 initial payment

If you're looking for a small car which oozes style, you won't do much better than the iconic Fiat 500. As well as distinctive looks, the 500 is pleasant to drive on urban streets, with light steering that makes it easy to park. Just bear in mind that rivals have a more comfortable ride and quieter engines.

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Model 1.0 '1' | Leasing price from £132.19 per month | The deal 48-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £793.14 initial payment

City cars need to strike a delicate balance between practicality and small dimensions, but the Picanto walks this fine line very well. This 66bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine is fine for driving around town, while even entry level '1' trim gets you remote central locking and electric front windows. And as with the Rio further up this list, you've got the reassurance of Kia's seven-year warranty should anything go wrong.

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Model 1.0 SCe Essential | Leasing price from £131.82 per month | The deal 48-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £790.92 initial payment

The Sandero is the cheapest new car in the UK, so it makes sense that it should also be among the cheapest cars to lease. And just like the Sandero Stepway we saw earlier on this list, it offers superb value for money, is surprisingly roomy inside and won't cost you a lot to run. Mid-range Essential trim gets you kit including air conditioning, electric front windows and a DAB radio, too.

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Model 1.0 VVT-i X-Play | Leasing price from £129.66 per month | The deal 48-month term, with annual limit of 8000 miles. Plus £777.96 initial payment

You really can drive a brand new car for less than £130 per month. And as city cars go, the Aygo is no bad apple – in fact, it offers a great driving position which gives you a good view over the road ahead, and is cheap to run too. X-Play trim gets you vital kit including air conditioning, a rear-view camera and an upgraded infotainment system, while the 1.0-litre petrol engine you get here is fine for pottering around town.

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