Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

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London, United Kingdom - Heathrow
Jul 1 — Jul 8
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London, United Kingdom - Heathrow
Fri 1/7
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London Heathrow Airport car hire reviews and directory

Rated no. 1
Easirent
Best rated
5.3 Okay (119 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Easirent
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
C/O Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Bath Road, Hayes+44 203 130 0448
  • 6.3
  • 6.1
  • 5
  • 4.8
  • 5.3
Recent reviews
6.0 GoodJun 17 2022
Should show the deposit for the car in case of damage which was close to 2500 dollars My card had insurance protection. The experience picking up car was not as good as dropping the car off EdSmith
10.0 ExcellentJun 9 2022
The directions given to collect the car was 6 years out of date. The named hotel had no connections to the rental company, thankful the hotel staff permitted us to call the phone number, and much appreciated after a long flight the rental company took us to their location.
2.0 MediocreJun 5 2022
Hard to locate both pick-up and drop-off locations, which in both cases were temporary trailers. "Shuttle bus" was not dedicated to their customers, but was more like public transportation, with multiple stops along the way.
2.0 MediocreJun 2 2022
You and Easirent are totally useless. You failed to provide the details of the courtesy shuttle service from the airport in your confirmation which resulted in us having to take a taxi and then walk from the wrong pick up location you provided. Then we had to wait over two hours outside the Easirent office before being able to obtain our rental car. They then argued with me about the value of the car which prevented me from being able to utilize the CDW offered by my credit card company. After taking 3 hours from leaving the airport to getting the car I was no longer in a state to prolong the agony. You provided the wrong mileage allowance in your confirmation. Easirent limit mileage to 500 miles per week for rentals over 28 days not the 100 miles per day you quoted. The car was not fully gassed, we almost ran out of fuel on the highway. They were generally very rude and unprofessional in all of their operations. We chatted with people in the 2 hour line up who confirmed that all of this was their standard procedures. They had very few cars available resulting in some renters having to wait for cars to be returned before being able to drive off. All round this was the worst rental process I have ever experienced.
2.0 MediocreMay 26 2022
Booked the rental well in advance of the rental car shortage for a cheap price. Went to collect the car and the manager was difficult and not friendly at all. He didn’t honor my personal vehicle insurance or credit card insurance and was trying to upscale me. Told him I wasn’t buying it because I was covered. Called my insurance company in the States to back me up but that didn’t work either. None of the staff was friendly and wouldn’t look at us or talk to us. The vehicle they had waiting for us in the lot had transmission/clutch problems I noticed when they put it back in the line after I told them I wasn’t going to do business with them. Called another rental company I’ve done business with before which cost me more money but no headaches. Not going back to Easirent.
2.0 MediocreMay 26 2022
My experience with Kayak, Priceline, and Easirent was not good. My goal was to rent a car for less than 48 hours beginning around noon on May 18, 2022. I was somewhat skeptical almost from the beginning, shortly after making the reservation. The website would not permit me to choose a specific time to pick up the car—only morning, afternoon, or evening. I chose afternoon for pickup and return. The website then gave me 2:00 pm for pickup and 5:00 pm for return, which is more than 48 hours. I tried to change the times on the website, but it would not let me. I would have had to cancel the reservation, and the alternative was to choose from a much higher rental fee. Therefore, I left it the way it was and decided to deal with it at time of rental. The Priceline confirmation email directed us to a hotel near Heathrow airport—the Sheraton Skyline Hotel. My wife and I paid for the airport hotel shuttle to take us to that hotel. However, when we got there, we were informed that Easirent had moved to a different hotel five or six years before. Thus my wife and I—we are senior citizens—had to make our way to the correct hotel via city busses with our luggage. This was quite an effort for us. The Easirent rental office at the Moxy, Hotel is a mobile-home type structure. My Priceline reservation for $110 was discarded, and I was presented with a contract with different terms was provided to me that included insurance and daily fees for conversion from dollars to pounds which makes no sense because we paid with a credit card. Even though I advised the Easirent employee that I would not be using the car over 48 hours, we were required to prepay for three days for 274 pounds. At car return I pointed out that I should be refunded 1/3 of the 274 pounds fee. I was initially told to contact Priceline, but another Easirent employee told me he would check on the matter and get back with me by email within a few hours. I received no email. To add insult to injury, I received a “receipt” from Priceline for the $110! I admit that I made some poor choices in continuing with this reservation, but I believe that I was the victim of a “switch and bait” process. I have rented dozens and perhaps even dozens of rental cars from airports, and I have always been treated fairly until now. I will not rent off site again whatever the cost so that I will not experience this type of situation again. Dan Corson dwcorson@msn.com +1-303-842-9975
4.0 OkayMay 25 2022
Nice staff but it took 2-hours for pickup and an hour for drop off. Hotel Hopper bus from LHR to distant pickup location cost us nearly 2-hours despite actual paperwork taking only 10-15 minutes. Then return location had been inexplicably moved causing another hour delay (and nearly missing our flight).
2.0 MediocreMay 20 2022
Wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole again. Beaten up dirty car covered in bangs and dents and staff incredibly reluctant to document all the damages to paperwork on pick up to the point I had to take 40 photos of the car to ensure I was covered and not blamed for any of these on return of the vehicle. Pretty much a money making scheme through through pressing for additional insurances and targeting additional charges at the time of return.
2.0 MediocreMay 17 2022
Booked car hire through Kayak, it appeared to be a very competitive price. Arrived at advertised pick up address to find it was no longer there and had closed 18 months ago and relocated but they had not updated their website and it shows old address. Had to get an Uber to the new address. After arriving, I was told that as I had "booked through a third party" I would need to pay £695 insurance on top of the car hire charge or I would not be able to take the car. I refused, and asked for written confirmation that this was true. The assistant could not show any evidence, and just kept saying "you booked through a third party" I left without the car, and went to Europecar and hired one cheaper there. Nowhere on Kayak or the car hire companies paperwork does it say that compulsory insurance charges will be added on top. I will never book through Kayak again, this car hire company is scamming people into paying higher charges than agreed which is illegal
2.0 MediocreMay 16 2022
You don’t get what you pay for
Rated no. 2
Enterprise
8.8 Excellent (42 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Enterprise
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Northern Perimeter Road+44 20 8897 2100
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
  • 9.1
  • 9.1
  • 8.7
  • 8.7
  • 8.9
Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentApr 12 2022
The Kia car was very nice it would have helped if there was floor mats in the vehicle.
1.9 HorribleSep 9 2021
Your reservation was not received on the Enterprise branch. They had to bring a car from elsewhere. They made me a discount.
10.0 ExcellentDec 27 2019
Quick service, very friendly staffEverything is been perfect:)))
7.6 GoodOct 23 2019
The staff was very friendly and efficient both at pickup and drop off.When we picked up the car the staff person assisting us did the processing outside at the car. This would be OK in nice weather but it was raining when we picked up. Suggest that the procedure be done as much undercover as possible when weather is bad.
10.0 ExcellentJun 26 2019
Pick up was easy. Customer service was impeccable. Value for money was excellent. And the drop off was simple and quick. Will DEFINITELY use Enterprise again whenever we travel overseas.
6.0 GoodJul 19 2018
Communication issuesFriendly greetings at pick up and drop OffGross goo on drivers seat wasn't cleaned before I rented- was in a hurry so took it- rented for longer time since family member end of life- badgered day after re rent to return car-
10.0 ExcellentJun 16 2018
Heathrow Enterprise rentalIt's so easy to rent at Heathrow Enterprise- the bus picks me up on street level and drives me and my bags to the enterprise rental agency- less than a 4 minute drive AND the drivers are always personable.
8.0 ExcellentAug 14 2017
staff were helpful about getting us a bigger car that met our needs for not too much more than original pricedescription of car size we reserved didn't match what we were offered on arrival
10.0 ExcellentAug 2 2017
Excellent customer service, no wait time.Personnel were very customer focused and thier goal was to get you in the car and on your way to your destination. Return of car and transport to airport was the quickest and easiest we have experienced at any major airport.Nothing.
6.8 GoodJul 2 2017
Car condition poor and difficultThe car had 30,000 miles and was covereved in small dents and scratches. I questioned this with the rep. Who was helpful and she used a small plastic template stating only large damage is considered material. However when i rerurned the car a different rep started examining every tiny scratch with NO TEMPLATE in sight. I looked after the car and all the damage was on there. After some arguing she agreed. But i will not fo back, ill use Sixt where you get none of this rubbish and much newer cars.
Rated no. 3
Sixt
7.4 Good (47 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Sixt
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Sofitel London Heathrow T5+44 20 7018 8246
Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:00
  • 8.1
  • 7.9
  • 7.4
  • 6.7
  • 7.1
Recent reviews
2.0 MediocreMay 22 2022
No response from Sixt. Website ran into errors. No one picked up the phone after 15 calls.
8.0 ExcellentMay 6 2022
Drop off was less organised than other rental companies we use. Pick up was great.
2.0 MediocreMay 2 2022
Pick up is in dark underground garage at LHR. Staff do not accompany customers to mark paperwork with existing damage to vehicle or help with controls on vehicle. Telephone assistance, very difficult to reach a live person to address concerns after pickup. World wide Sixt computer system was down for over two days and email assistance was delayed. Usual problems communicating with a live person when I was eventually able to talk to someone in English as it was not their first language. Insurance is very expensive at the counter at pickup. Be sure to buy online with rental prior to pickup. Good luck!
10.0 ExcellentApr 12 2022
Very helpful staff. Lovely car. Very practical location. Very pleased with the service.
2.0 MediocreMar 30 2022
I should have known better. When picking up the vehicle, I was handed a vehicle damage report that literally listed dozens of minor scratches on the vehicle. I couldn't actually see any of these on the car but decided to overlook that. Then, upon returning the vehicle, I was charged a significant amount of money for a very minor scratch on the hubcap, far in excess of what it would have taken to replace the entire hubcap, and certainly not warranted for the minor scratch present. Also, the pickup location is very difficult to find, and the drop-off is equally difficult, as you have to ignore the customary signs pointing to rental car returns at the airport.
10.0 ExcellentMar 5 2022
Very good experience. Good car. Some of the automatics were moved and had to get the manual out to set up lights. Empty bottle of alcohol in back seat which had been missed. Wasn’t sure on mileage due to mistake in contract. But luckily I wasn’t driving far.
10.0 ExcellentFeb 21 2022
Check in was easy, and we got a free upgrade due to extenuating circumstances. The staff were very friendly and I could not have had a better exp
4.0 OkayFeb 20 2022
Car was not cleaned or sanitised inside, disgustingly dirty, even came with previous renter's finger nail clippings in passenger footwell.
4.0 OkayJan 8 2022
Up sold car type as profit al was not available Multiple issue with car (tyre pressure, battery level, tyre replaced, faulty screen/computer)
8.0 ExcellentDec 24 2021
Very courteous staff
Rated no. 4
Hertz
7.4 Good (96 reviews)
2 locations in London Heathrow Airport
Hertz
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Hilton Hotel Terminal 4+44 843 309 3009
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
Northern Perimeter Rd (west)+44 843 309 3009
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
  • 8.2
  • 8
  • 7.1
  • 7.1
  • 6.9
Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentMay 3 2022
Dropoff was exceptionally smooth, even with the lower staff levels. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful, both at pickup and return.
10.0 ExcellentApr 22 2022
Hertz was very quick and did not try to pressure you into purchasing all the add ons. Unlike EuropeCar.
2.0 MediocreFeb 8 2022
Correct vehicle selected by me on Kayak but wrong vehicle when sent through to qeeq. Had to cancel.
10.0 ExcellentJan 9 2022
Good customer service
6.0 GoodJan 4 2022
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.
10.0 ExcellentNov 29 2021
Very accomadating, could have spent a little more time on features of the car. Great car for the money!
3.9 MediocreSep 23 2021
Even though I paid extra for an automatic transmission vehicle, I was given a manual transmission vehicle and they said they had no automatic vehicles available.
1.9 HorribleSep 21 2021
Received a basic vehicle for £40 a day, and when asked about extending for two days, it went up 1500%, and they wanted for £1,200 for two extra days. Was told by staff, to take vehicle and extended after collected vehicle. When tried to do that, was told can only be done in branch. Basically incompetent staff, blind leading the blind and extremely bad customer service. First and last time using Hertz!
2.0 MediocreJun 15 2021
The car was clean and I had no issues with the vehicle.Rekha's behaviour at the counter was unacceptable. She was rude to me and other employees around her. She asked for additional address proof (not sure why since I've never needed more than my license with Hertz). She ran my card for £373 without asking what type of insurance I wanted. She did not tell me about the hidden fees. I expected a bill of £67 + insurance as stated on the Kayak site. When I get there, insurance is £55/day (absolutely insane!), £20 VAT not included in my quote. She was even rude to her own employee denying one of them a coffee break while I was standing at the counter. Overall I enjoyed the car, the dropoff experience but Rekha was downright awful. Would not want to interact with her again.
4.0 OkayMay 29 2021
We rented the car for 9hrs, put 230 miles on it and it cost us over $400 for a Vauxhall Corsa. VERY expensive.
Rated no. 5
Budget
6.9 Good (36 reviews)
2 locations in London Heathrow Airport
Budget
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Central Heathrow Location+44 344 544 4600
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
Heathrow Apt T5 Bus Stop 25+44 344 544 6000
Monday04:45 - 23:59
Tuesday04:45 - 23:59
Wednesday04:45 - 23:59
Thursday04:45 - 23:59
Friday04:45 - 23:59
Saturday04:45 - 23:59
Sunday04:45 - 23:59
  • 8
  • 7.5
  • 6.5
  • 6.3
  • 6.5
Recent reviews
6.0 GoodMay 23 2022
Booked a car for driving in London with the given price appearing in dollars. However, the bill from Budget was nearly the same amount in pounds sterling, an unexpected/unwelcome increase in price.
10.0 ExcellentMay 22 2022
Polite and helpful staff, clean facility, nice car’s
8.0 ExcellentMar 14 2022
The extra insurance was too expensive and the staff handed over the car without inspecting it for damage.
10.0 ExcellentJan 16 2022
Good on all matters
2.0 MediocreDec 19 2021
Didn't get car
9.2 ExcellentJan 5 2020
The staff were great, the car was great.We arrived in terminal 2 and there are only shuttles from terminal 3. With a toddler and all the bags and car seats that entails it was a long walk .
2.0 MediocreJul 21 2019
Budget changed the reservation from a Premium vehicle to a compact car , with an increase in price without notifying me. When I logged onto the Budget website the reservation had been changed. I was told the rate was no longer available!!! I will not use Budget again!!!!!!!Why was my original reservation changed? They did not want to honor the original ruling entail rate!
2.0 MediocreJun 28 2019
NothingThey advertised a car they don't even have on their fleet. So we wasted an hour before finding this out and had to go somewhere else
6.0 GoodMar 4 2019
Was falsely over charged because they did not have that car
6.8 GoodSep 17 2018
1. heck of a long line to get the car; why does it take such a long time to rent a car when it's pre-ordered and it's just some basic paperwork. 2. I'm still waiting for a bill; haven't even received one by email. Their system was down when I returned the car and yet I've been charged more than was quoted with no explanation at the time of return.
Rated no. 6
Europcar
6.7 Good (38 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Europcar
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Northern Perimeter Road West+44 371 384 3410
  • 7.6
  • 7.5
  • 6.6
  • 6.7
  • 6.2
Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentJun 20 2022
A very pleasant experience with Easirent Heathrow, most courteous, friendly and professional. Car was in tiptop readiness when picking up, and a very smooth returning of the vehicle. I highly recommend Easirent.
10.0 ExcellentMay 28 2022
The service rep, a young lady whose name I’ve forgotten, was brilliant, sorting out insurance, and changing the type of car to suit our needs. Absolutely spot on
8.0 ExcellentMay 23 2022
I regularly use Europcar as they provide good service. Check-in took a bit longer than I am used to, perhaps add 1 more member of staff. Car also smelled a bit 'over-deoderised', had a vague hint of someone smoking in it. Car was not super clean (streaky) on outside and the windows were a bit grubby. Person doing the hand out was very nice, and the car was good.
6.0 GoodMay 18 2022
The price more than doubled at pick up after insurance and extra driver added. Problem with key which we had to fix - they did reimburse a bit for this but was major hassle getting it sorted. Car was okay but smelled of cigarette smoke. The first customer service person was too much of a sales person for my liking and the drop of person was much much better and more professional. Just so expensive to hire a car these days.
10.0 ExcellentApr 25 2022
The pick was easy and fast and the gentleman that served me was very helpful. The cost of the car was quite high for a very basic model
6.0 GoodApr 24 2022
Staff was trying so hard to make you spend unnecessarily money. He did not want to accept the insurance I bought when booking the car with Kayak.
2.0 MediocreApr 12 2022
Europcar refused to accept my prepaid insurance sourced thro Allianz at the time of booking via the Kayak web site which moved the rental to CarRentals com. Europcar insisted that third party insurance providers were not allowed under their terms of sale ,and buying theirs was my only option. So my insurance cost for the 12 day rental went from $143 thro Allianz to $581 thro Europcar. This did not a happy camper make-- at the rental counter after an overnight flight from Phila. Allianz did reimburse the $143 given their policy was surplus to requirements. This is my first and last rental with Europcar,Kayak,and CarRentals.com.
4.0 OkayApr 5 2022
The car (or similar) to what I had reserved online was not available when I arrived. The gentleman on the desk tried desperately to upsell me in to a more expensive car. They offered me several inappropriate alternatives, at an additional expense may I add, after one hour I ended up paying an additional £300 + to get a suitable vehicle so that I could get on my way. Not impressed Europcar!
2.0 MediocreApr 4 2022
I used to use Europcar most times I came into Heathrow, but after the egregious actions of the agent misselling me insurance on this last occasion I won’t be going near this company again. Terms like “mandatory” and “required by UK law” were used by the agent to pressure me into purchasing what is actually optional insurance and extract an extra $250 out of me. When I realized something was seriously off with this, I raised the issue with Europcar “customer service” but they have showed zero good faith in pursuing my complaint. Other reviews on Google from a year ago highlight the same deceitful techniques being used at this location so, as shocking as it is, it clearly is not a priority for them to resolve. If you’ve experienced the same issues at this location I suggest logging a complaint with the BVRLA here as I will be doing: https://www.bvrla.co.uk/consumer-advice/making-a-complaint-adr/complaint-eligibility.html
8.0 ExcellentDec 30 2021
Easy pick up and return. Would have been nice if they left the GPS chip in the car
Rated no. 7
GREEN MOTION
6 Good (30 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
GREEN MOTION
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Holiday Inn M4J4, 239 Sipson Road+44 208 122 9265
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
  • 7.2
  • 7
  • 5.7
  • 5.4
  • 6.3
Recent reviews
2.0 MediocreJun 18 2022
AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE! Stick with a real car rental company such as AVIS, SIXT, etc. This is a franchise. They are incentivized to nickle and dime you for everything possible. What seems lower cost initially is a loss in the end. The bills keep coming for things they have found. When I returned the car they looked inside the trunk spare tire compartment to try to find something. No rental car company does this. trust me its not worth the headache that i have been dealing with
6.0 GoodJun 1 2022
I arrived at LHR after an overnight flight, wanting to get in a car and go. It wasn’t as easy as that. I had missed a shuttle and so had to wait an hour, I had several bags so I elected to get a cab over. This cost me A LOT of money - yes I was probably scammed. The person at the counter was very good, it just took a long time. The car was wonderful, and as I spent most of the experience with the car, that was excellent. The way the little office is set up with the front area being for bookings and the back area being for pick up the car, meant that I had to drag all my luggage with me to the car about 1/2 mile and then on the way back, same thing but with more luggage! That was just not fun. The shuttle to LHR was 1/2 late and there was nowhere to sit and wait in comfort. It was also late per the Hoppa Timetable. Bottom line, though I had an okay experience, I probably wouldn’t use Green Motion again.
8.0 ExcellentMay 31 2022
Checkin was great, very helpful. Checkout they were mostly just concerned with what additional money could be made from perceived dings on the car. Be sure to take pictures when you first get it.
2.0 MediocreMay 25 2022
Long wait at the counter to pickup the vehicle - over a hour.
4.0 OkayMay 14 2022
I upgraded to green motions full insurance, they didn't recognize the one I got on the site and wanted to put a huge hold on my credit card. Once I got their own insurance everything became easy, fixed miles went away, reasonable holds. This might not be green motion's fault it could be Kayak working with too many vendors
2.0 MediocreMay 7 2022
A huge 2.5k quid deposit. No shuttle. Never turned up either way so that was an extra 50 quid in taxis. Wouldn’t let me cancel when I heard about the deposit. I would strongly suggest you use a different company. At the drop off zone where the office was closed at 6am, the people who worked at the hotel for asylum seekers next door said that absolutely everyone that they meet waiting for the shuttle that never arrives complains. Everyone. After a long flight, dealing with that is the last thing you need.
8.0 ExcellentApr 27 2022
I had to get car insurance since we were from out of the country and the sales pitch was a hard sell and very expensive. Ended up bundling the insurance with an upgrade, unlimited mileage and a Navigation system which lessened the pain but overall it was an expensive rental. Distance between car pick up /drop off and the bus pick up was excessive. If you have mobility issues this maybe a concern. The car was almost new and we had zero issues with it.
8.0 ExcellentApr 16 2022
Picked up my car at heathrow where the staff were okay. Arranged to drop off at Gatwick where Marie was absolutely fantastic. Will use them again at the Gatwick location.
10.0 ExcellentApr 7 2022
Better information regarding the shuttle to LHR upon returning the vehicle would have been useful. I did not realize that they only ran 1 per hour, could have been a huge issue.
8.0 ExcellentFeb 24 2022
When picking the vehicle up there was a lot of pressure to pay for extra insurance. Perhaps they should make people aware of this at the time of booking. This was necessary as I demonstrated I had the excess covered. This did not stop them scrutinizing my documents. Returning the vehicle was trouble free. The guy who checked the vehicle back in was called Mark and he couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you Mark. Not sure why it takes up to 14 days to refund the somewhat excessive deposit of GBP 2,500! Green motion where quick to take the money but it seems not too keen to give it back!
Rated no. 8
Ace
4.4 Okay (34 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Ace
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Holiday Inn M4J4+44 20 8619 7000
Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:00
  • 5.5
  • 5.3
  • 3.9
  • 3.7
  • 4
Recent reviews
8.0 ExcellentOct 30 2021
I couldn't get a hold of the company before traveling to make amendments to the booking. I called Kayak and tried to call Ace and the name of the company was something else entirely. Kayak said to visit their kiosk when I got to Heathrow, there was no kiosk at Heathrow. No phone number would connect me to a human and in the end I showed up to pick up the time I wanted to change it to and they were very accommodating. Shame about the runabout in the lead up.
1.9 HorribleAug 17 2021
They didn't accept the insurance on my credit card so the car cost a lot more than I had planned for. The car they gave me had worn through the brake pads and you could hear the rotors rubbing when you braked. I was staying 200 miles away from the rental place so was hard to bring the car back for a replacement. I am upset that they provided me with a car, that I drove my children around in, that was not fit for purpose. To add to this the person at the desk when I returned the car was not polite, barely talked and was not too apologetic about the state of the vehicle. Will never use again or recommend to anyone!
2.8 MediocreMar 13 2020
Very confusing process. Ended up paying triple of what I thought I was going to. I would suggest a more reputable brand. Might cost more on paper but not worth the headache of this rental experience.Shuttle to the car park. Clear terms and conditions.
3.6 MediocreFeb 11 2020
The car I requested was not available, the insurance I prepaid I was told was not god enough. I had to pay an extra 350GBP on pick up
6.8 GoodSep 8 2019
Clean new car.More information about the true costs incurred with the rental (e.g. insurance, milage).
2.0 MediocreJul 30 2019
Bad customer serviceBetter communication
2.0 MediocreJul 18 2019
The drop off was fast.I had a reservation for a car which the sales staff completely ignored to start a new transaction. They proceeded to ignore pricing to push their insurance plan, and basically wouldn't let you leave until you had purchased it. I literally told them what I thought they were doing was a scam.
3.6 MediocreJul 9 2019
Terrible pickup and dropoff. Hidden fees
2.0 MediocreJul 8 2019
There is not a normal car shuttle and the Hopper would not take me to pick up car....you have to 6lb for Hopper. The rental place is impossible to find because it’s not called Ace.
2.0 MediocreJun 30 2019
Staff were not friendly nor helpful there was no shuttle from the airport for rental pu. We had to pay for a hotel bus to drop us off .The whole set up could be better. Ace could do with revamping their entire system.
Rated no. 9
keddy by Europcar
10 Excellent (1 review)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
keddy by Europcar
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport+44 371 384 3410
  • 10
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Rated no. 10
National
10 Excellent (2 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
National
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Enterprise Rent A Car+44 20 8897 2100
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
  • 10
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Rated no. 11
Alamo
8.6 Excellent (17 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Alamo
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Enterprise Rent A Car+44 20 8897 2100
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
  • 8.5
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  • 8.4
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2.0 MediocreJun 3 2022
I booked in good faith with Alamo at the London Heathrow airport depot via Kayak, actually made a costly and far too lengthy (waiting on hold to get an agent and representative) telephone call from Canada to Alamo in the UK after the reservation was made and accepted by Alamo, and went over the details regarding my age and the reservation, and was assured there would be no problem with my being 71 years of age as the primary driver and my wife at 70 being the secondary on the rental, both of us with international drivers licenses, because, according to two reps contacted, Alamo had no restrictions on age other than a minimum age. However, when I needed to made a change to the pick up and drop off times for our month long car rental, I was advised that the reservation was not accepted because of my age. When I tried to contact Alamo customer service I was told it was not their department and to try a series of telephone numbers that got me nowhere. Even when I tried to advise Alamo that I wanted the non-existent reservation cancelled, just in case they tried to pull some stunt, I was unable to do that after numerous attempts and telephone calls. To make matters worse, it was so close to our departure date that we were unable to get a reservation at another rental agency for the vehicle required to accommodate my height. In the end I had to settle for a small vehicle that caused me extreme neck pain and resulted in contacting an elite rental company to provide a suitable vehicle at a price I should never have had to pay if Alamo had been upfront and cooperative in the first place. Interestingly, I just returned from a two week trip where I booked through another rental company and had absolutely no issues whatsoever. I feel Alamo has a lot to learn about customer service and business protocol. They not only cost me a lot of money and time, but a great deal of frustration and physical pain. Which, undoubtedly, they could care less about.
10.0 ExcellentApr 19 2022
Fast pickup and really nice car. Easy drop off and fast shuttle service.
10.0 ExcellentJan 11 2022
I booked an manual car by mistake and they were very helpful in finding an automatic for me.
8.0 ExcellentJan 2 2022
Pick and drop off were very easy and car was in excellent condition. At pick up they tried to convince me that my insurance wasn’t good enough since it was not purchased through Alamo, even though it was full coverage.
6.0 GoodNov 12 2021
Car had been poorly cleaned internally on pickup. Spills and dirt present from last rental
10.0 ExcellentOct 27 2021
I normally dread renting a car at Heathrow but this was a really good experience. The staff met me off the bus so no waiting at all. It was raining so the staff brought my car to the covered area for me to load up. I was checked out and ready to go within a few minutes. The car was clean and comfortable. On returning the car, the staff immediately checked me back in and arranged for the shuttle bus to take me to the airport, even though I was the only person on it. Great service all round.
2.0 MediocreJan 29 2019
Staff were unhelpful & were rude
10.0 ExcellentOct 12 2017
Quick and EfficientI received an upgraded vehicle. The staff were very pleasant.I booked through CarTrawler who themselves wherever good. The only probably with booking through an agency is that it is very difficult if not impossible. The upside is that the rates are very good.
10.0 ExcellentJul 30 2017
In comparison to EuropcarCustomer service was excellent at Alamo, having rented from Europcar twice and on each occasion experienced a truly awful customer experience this was a pleasant surprise. I will never rent from Europcar again, Alamo has my business
Rated no. 12
Avis
7.2 Good (15 reviews)
2 locations in London Heathrow Airport
Avis
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Central Heathrow Loc+44 344 544 6000
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
Heathrow Apt T5 Bus Stop 25+44 344 544 6000
Monday04:45 - 23:59
Tuesday04:45 - 23:59
Wednesday04:45 - 23:59
Thursday04:45 - 23:59
Friday04:45 - 23:59
Saturday04:45 - 23:59
Sunday04:45 - 23:59
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6.0 GoodApr 30 2022
We waited forever for a shuttle bus and when it turned up, it had room for 2 people. There were about 8 people in front of us and 7 in our party with 3 little kids. We'd just got off an 8hr overnight flight and the kids were cranky. The party in front of us let us go before them on the 3rd shuttle to show up, but that could only fit 3 people. It took forever to get our whole group to the actual Avis location, over several shuttle busses. The desk was really busy and my pre-booking took forever to process. Not the slickest operation, but the car was new & clean and ready for us. Price was ok, vehicle great, process poor.
2.8 MediocreDec 31 2019
I will never use Avis again - ever. In Jan 2019 I booked a car for pick up at LHR Dec 16, making the mistake that my flight out of SFO was actually getting into LHR Dec 17. Had I picked up the car Dec 16, I would have been paying $460 for my rental period. With zero flexibility they wanted me to now pay £2000 for the same rental package (1 day less in fact). After a long haul flight with 4 biggish bags - which the Avis shuttle driver gave no help with - I had to go back to T2 and get a car from National for £600. Same size as my original Avis booking, help with baggage into and off of bus and even into my car! Enterprise rocks. Avis sucks big time.
2.0 MediocreSep 21 2019
I made the mistake of not bringing my passport to the rental counter. Although not explicitly stated anywhere in the terms and conditions, a passport for foreign tourists is required to rent a car from Avis Heathrow. A driver's license is not sufficient documentation.
9.2 ExcellentMay 13 2019
Pick up/drop off at T5 was awesome - not little bus. Very convenientCheckIn process is long winded. Don’t know why the Avis rep (who was very helpful) has to go through so many steps to release the car?
4.8 OkayMar 11 2019
The staff seemed nice, but didn't inform you of extra things (like paying extra for wifi or navigation which are standard in all cars now). Also signage to get to location is HORRIBLE in the airport + no employees of the airport really know how to tell you to get there.
9.6 ExcellentMar 6 2019
I booked online and the auto booking had me pick up at T5 as it was my flight out. But I landed at T3 and didn’t realize. T3 Avis staff excellent sorting it out.Is it me or is there a clear deliberate check in pick up and drop off location? Small point.
2.0 MediocreOct 8 2018
DisapointedCar was clean inside.Night time flight tried to reduce the hassle of insurance early in the a.m. Made reservation on line with car rentals .com for a Hyundai -I 30 at he same time I purchased the collision damage coverage. This was through Allianz insurance. At check in at Avis they would not accept this insurance, they allowed me to call Allianz in the US their rep was helpful and was sorry the insurance was not accepted, a refund was offered and accepted. Bottom line I wound up paying about $ 100 more for this rental. And the car supplied was smaller than the model I requested.
6.0 GoodJul 4 2018
I was inadvertently upsold to a more expensive rental than I had reserved on line. The end price was almost twice as much. I will need to strategize how to avoid that in the future if I look at renting from Avis again.
10.0 ExcellentOct 2 2016
Good service fair priceWe got a upgraded car that included GPS and and free second driver.
Rated no. 13
Dollar
6.4 Good (5 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Dollar
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Sheraton Heathrow Hotel+44 20 8897 6261
Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday08:30 - 17:30
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5.2 OkayAug 28 2020
easy pickup.extremely long wait for shuttle. charged over GBP 300 for a tiny scuff which they insisted as a "deep scratch".
6.8 GoodJul 16 2019
Take too long for serving customers at check in and check out. The airport pick up point information is not accurate. All customers were getting irritated with waiting time. I think its not staff issue, but seems like company policy might be too strict on staff on any mistakes. Will avoid in future
6.0 GoodNov 23 2016
Car was good, price just OKI had to take a larger car that I ordered. Waiting to get the car was longer than it should have been.
Rated no. 14
Thrifty
5.1 Okay (5 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Thrifty
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Off Ap+44 20 8897 6261
Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday08:30 - 17:30
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Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentJan 5 2018
Great car & value for money. Super slick pick up and drop off. Deposit was back in my account within a couple of hours.
5.2 OkayJun 29 2017
Pickup/drop off process too slow.
5.6 OkaySep 23 2016
0ne and a quarter hours waiting at terminal 5Car good, service goodBack to waiting 1 1/4 hour outside in the cold waiting for pickup
2.8 MediocreAug 8 2016
These are bait and switch bandits, avoid like theI booked a car online for 13 pounds a day for 10 days. On arrival I was told I would have to pay an additional 13.25 per day basic insurance. As it was nearly midnight I told them I would take the car for 1 day. When I returned the car I heard them doing the same con on another customer. I rented a better car for less at Europecar just down the road.
2.0 MediocreAug 7 2016
NothingI will never use Thrifty again, absolutely the worst customer service I have ever experienced.
Rated no. 15
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
2 Mediocre (2 reviews)
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Unit 6, Jetsave LTD, Sovereign Court, 633 Sipson Rd+44 7367 584241
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
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2.0 MediocreMay 26 2022
I was unable to contact the rental company on my arrival to Heathrow. All phone numbers provided to me were not answered. I had to cancel reservation and book a new rental at the airport. Worst car rental experience ever
2.0 MediocreApr 30 2022
They never answered the 15+ calls we made for the shuttle to come get us from the airport. We had to cancel it, then pay money for an Uber and couldn’t rent a car the whole time we were there. It was a joke.
Sunnycars
3 locations in London Heathrow Airport
Sunnycars
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Bath Road
Northern Perimeter Road West
Northern Perimeter Road
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City Car & Truck Rentals
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
City Car & Truck Rentals
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport
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Firefly
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Firefly
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport, Northern Perimeter Road+44 843 309 3009
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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FLIZZR
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
FLIZZR
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Northern Perimeter Road West Hounslow, Middlesex+44 844 248 6604
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Genie Rentals
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Genie Rentals
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport
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Goldcar Rental SP
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Goldcar Rental SP
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
79 New Road+44 203 898 0140
Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday09:00 - 21:00
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Move Mee
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Move Mee
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Holiday Inn M4J4, Sipson Road+44 20 8619 7000
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PEUGEOT
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
PEUGEOT
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
London H'row - Left Hand Drive
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Practical Car & Van Rental
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Practical Car & Van Rental
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Northern Perimeter Road West Hounslow, Middlesex+44 208 759 6974
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Renault rent a car
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Renault rent a car
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport
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Rhodium
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Rhodium
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Northern Perimeter Road West Hounslow, Middlesex+44 208 759 0185
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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Unit 6 Sovereign Ct 633 Sipson Road+44 330 094 9033
Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:00
Thursday06:00 - 23:00
Friday06:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:00
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Virtuo
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
Virtuo
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
Ibis Heathrow, Middlesex, 112 Bath Rd, Hayes, London
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YourRent
1 location in London Heathrow Airport
YourRent
Locations in London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport
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GREEN MOTION

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Mini

Average price

R1 092/day

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R856/day

Top tips for hiring a car at London Heathrow Airport

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) serves much of the UK, which means whether you’re visiting the south of England or wanting to journey further north to the Lake District and beyond, Heathrow is likely to be your flight’s destination. That’s why car hire at London Heathrow Airport is so convenient. Located outside central London and along the UK’s network of motorways, hiring a car lets you get on your way as quickly as possible.
  • When hiring a car and looking to get onto the rest of your journey, it’s important to note that the M25, which sits alongside London Heathrow, circulates London. When navigating the M25 near Heathrow, in general you will find that main roads that contain the number 1, M1 and A1 for example, are most likely heading north or northeast, main roads beginning with the number 2 will most likely be heading southeast. Similarly, roads with the number 3 will most likely be heading southwest, and roads with number 4 will most likely be heading west or northwest.
  • Being one of the busiest airports in Europe, Heathrow is always active with passengers flying in and out. When returning your car hire at London Heathrow Airport, try and return it in the early afternoon if possible as that is when there is more likely to be a lull in foot traffic to and from the car rental desks. Rush hour at the airport tends to be mid to late morning and again late afternoon to early evening.
  • After you hire your car and pack in all your luggage, you’ll want to find your way out of the airport as smoothly as possible. There are four perimeter roads, north, south, east, and west, that circle the airport and all other roads in and around the airport begin with either a N, S, E, or W to help you navigate your way out and on to your destination.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire at London Heathrow Airport for R837 or less
  • Book your car hire at London Heathrow Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

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