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Cheap car hire in London

EconomyR568/day
CompactR606/day
IntermediateR807/day
StandardR906/day
MiniR531/day
PremiumR2 420/day
Compact SUVR692/day
Intermediate SUVR819/day
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Top tips for hiring a car in London

  • The English capital is an extremely busy city, which means driving around central London can be incredibly stressful. But, while public transportation is the best option when discovering the city center, a hire car is the perfect option for those looking to leave London and explore the English countryside or coastal towns such as Brighton.
  • London has five airports: London City (LCY), London Stansted (STN), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), and London Gatwick (LGW). At City Airport, car hire counters are located next to the main terminal building. At Heathrow Airport, car hire companies have desks in all the arrivals terminals. At Gatwick, you'll find car hire desks in both the North and South terminal. Stansted Airport's car hire companies operate from the Airport Car Rental Village, which is outside the terminal building (free shuttle buses that will drop you off there depart from the terminal forecourt every 10 minutes). The Car Hire Center at Luton Airport is accessed via the free APCOA shuttle bus, which you can catch at Bay 1A.
  • The main thing you have to know about driving in the United Kingdom is that traffic runs on the left-hand side of the road. If you're brave enough to drive around the city center, beware that the streets are constantly bustling with tourists. Take into consideration that certain areas in the city are subject to the Congestion Charge, which means you must pay £11.50 (approximately $14.70) per day if you drive in said zones between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., which is applicable Monday to Friday.
  • Driving during London's rush hour can easily add 40 minutes to an hour to your travel time, so avoid going into and out of central London between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., and again in the evening, between 4 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Roads leading to the city's many airports are often busy during these times as well, so take that into consideration if you're driving back to the airport.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in London for R706 or less
  • Book your car hire in London at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard car hire in London are around -96% cheaper than other car types, on average

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London car rental reviews and directory

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.6

Locations in London

156 Southampton Row

+44 843 309 3065

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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190 Bowes Road

+44 20 3475 4156

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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200a Buckingham Palace Road

+44 843 309 3078

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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35 Edgware Road

+44 843 309 3049

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday08:00 - 18:00
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35 Edgware Road

+44 843 309 3049

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
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707 Finchley Road

+44 20 3006 5695

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
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711-713 Old Kent Road

+44 843 309 3058

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00
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Car Rental Village

+44 843 309 3071

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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Gatwick Apt North Terminal

+44 843 309 3030

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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Gatwick

+44 843 309 3030

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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Hilton Hotel Terminal 4

+44 843 309 3009

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
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Friday06:00 - 22:00
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International Way, Olympic Pk

+44 20 3475 3631

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00
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London City Airport

+44 843 309 3045

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
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Northern Perimeter Rd (west)

+44 843 309 3009

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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St Pancras Road Car Park

+44 843 309 3098

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

KAYAK
Good customer service

6,0 Okay

Jan 2022

KAYAK
The new car didn't have ANY USB chargers... only USB-C. That was bloody annoying for a new rental car. That ridiculous system for checking how many points you have on your licence is also both unique and antiquated. I know it's not a Hertz specific problem... but FFS!!! The staff member did help in the end and offer an alternative. The car was great and at a good price.

4,0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

We rented the car for 9hrs, put 230 miles on it and it cost us over $400 for a Vauxhall Corsa. VERY expensive.

10,0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I still have my car rental. Not sure why I am receiving this email now.

10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

It was a bit slow but not a problem.

Cons:

I don't remember what car I got but, it wasn't what we asked for. It was another "similar" car that they always give a renter.

7,6 Good

Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

New car. Lots of features.

Cons:

No one around to explain features of the car. Had to return the car two weeks early due to covid 19. Did not get a partial refund for those two weeks. Was contacted by P.R. person when I gave them a poor review who seemed like he might give me a partial refund but I believe they are now in bankruptcy proceedings so doubt I will see it.

1 out of 35

Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

191 reviews

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.4

Value for money

4.8

Locations in London

104 Judd Street

+44 203 657 6051

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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12 Pindar Road

+44 151 515 3869

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256 Joseph Ray Road

+44 151 515 3869

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26 Queensway, Bayswater

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46-50 Gainsford St

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APCOA Car Park, 51 Cornwall Rd

+44 203 657 6054

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59
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Apcoa Paddington Station Car Park, Bishop'S Bridge Rd

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C/O Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Bath Road, Hayes

+44 203 130 0448

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
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Cumberland Gate

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Fulham Broadway Apcoa Car Park, Fulham Rd, Fulham

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Hartmann Road

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Holiday Inn RCP Car Park Building

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London Stansted Airport

+44 1279 215341

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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Thursday06:00 - 22:00
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Q Park Park Lane, Park Lane, W1K 7AN

+44 203 657 6054

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Q Park Pimlico, Cumberland Street

+44 203 657 6054

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Q-Park Tower Bridge

+44 20 3657 6054

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Sofitel Hotel (North Terminal)

+44 129 383 9700

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
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4,0 Mediocre

Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

At pickup the vehicle was given away and we had to pay for an upgrade. We also had to buy insurance, as we could not show proof that our credit card covered excess insurance laibility. Shuttle buses run every 45 minutes, so there is a long wait

2,0 Poor

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing! Stay away and help put disreputable businesses out of business!

Cons:

Bait and switch. Got a price that looked great, but when I got there not only did they have an inferior car to the one I booked, that they tried to pass off, but the price they charged was over 40% higher than when I booked online. (Looking at the other reviews, I'm not the only one in this position) I walked out after confirming that they wouldn't charge me anything, and they charged me over 90 dollars (in dispute with credit card). I then went to a big name brand like I should have in the first place.

4,0 Mediocre

Sep 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The Pickup was the worst pickup scenario I've ever seen. There's a kiosk to 'skip the line' that you can use, but you need to get in the line after anyway. We had to deposit about $1200. The pickup process took about 2 hours. The car we received wasn't the class we requested, nor clean.

Cons:

Clearer indication of where to go when arriving. More staff. Working Kiosks. A real waiting area. Quicker service. Most importantly advance information on required deposits (I would never have rented from here had I known it was a $1200 USD deposit required).

2,0 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The young teenager working there was probably the only person that was courteous and understanding there.

Cons:

Booked car for 11am. Didn't get car until 1:45pm. Car was wall banged up and cut on tire. They said it's all good. Protested to get another car as I didn't feel safe. Returned car at 11:45amnext day to be scold by clerk who said needed to be returned by 11 and others waited for 3h for it. Scammers!

2,4 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

I can't think of anything.

Cons:

A clean car, not waiting for an hour to, a car that had been serviced and didn't breakdown on the M4, better customer service, clearer information on using a travel credit card for accident coverage.

3,6 Poor

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

This was the nightmare experience I have heard about but always thought was exaggerated. On the third day of our rental, the clutch went out on our car. They charged me $3000 and left me on the side of the road for 5 hours. No replacement rental.

1 out of 50

Sixt

7,8

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.0

Locations in London

144-146 Hammersmith Road

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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146-158 Kensington High Street

+44 207 018 8246

Monday07:30 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00
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152-154 Blackhorse Road

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday08:00 - 18:00
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16 Shepherds Bush Green

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
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16-19 Canada Square

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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179-199 Holland Park Avenue

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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22 Park Lane

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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275 Queenstown Road

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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457-463 Caledonian Road

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
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54 Buckingham Gate

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
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Friday09:00 - 13:00
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Chestnut Plaza, Monfichet Rd

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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International Way

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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London Regatta Centre,Dockside

+44-844-4993399

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Pancras Rd/Eurostar

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Sofitel London Heathrow T5

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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Victoria St

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

KAYAK
After sales service also good. Will go for sixt next visit.

10,0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

KAYAK
I was delivered car as per my selection only. car was well maintained and almost new. only problem was it was not completely clean from inside. car seats and mats were full of pet's hair. except that everything was very well.

10,0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Interior of car could have been cleaner

10,0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
We had to wait 20 minutes for collection but we were a little early and they didn’t open until 7am. Overall collection was straight forward, nice new cars with very little damage. Handing the car back was a simple and straight forward process. Will use again in future.

2,0 Poor

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Pick-up is in a hotel. Shuttle bus takes you two floors down. Then you have to take an elevator up (with all luggage). Long wait (45 minutes). Elevator down to collect the car. Everything together roughly 90 minutes.

10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2022

KAYAK
A very nice car, large enough for 5 passengers and 4 cases, good sat navigation. Busy at pick up but friendly service.

1 out of 19

Budget

7,0

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.5

15 locations in London

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Locations in London

10-12 Semley Place

+44 344 544 6140

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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145 Battersea Park Road

+44 344 544 7033

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday08:00 - 18:00
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152 Upper Richmond Road

+44 20 8780 5800

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday20:00 - 23:59
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33-35 York Road

+44 344 544 6652

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
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88 Eversholt Street

+44 344 544 8751

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Central Heathrow Location

+44 344 544 4600

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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Heathrow Apt T5 Bus Stop 25

+44 344 544 6000

Monday04:45 - 23:59
Tuesday04:45 - 23:59
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Thursday04:45 - 23:59