Car hire at London Heathrow Airport
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Cheap car hire at London Heathrow Airport
| Economy | R289/day |
| Compact | R300/day |
| Intermediate | R317/day |
| People carrier | R1 140/day |
| Full-size SUV | R1 267/day |
| Mini | R284/day |
| Premium | R1 014/day |
| Luxury | R1 216/day |
| Intermediate SUV | R326/day |
| Compact SUV | R377/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 R521 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
FAQs about hiring a car at London Heathrow Airport
Where can you find car hire at London Heathrow Airport?
In Terminal 2, the car hire desk is located on Level 1, just to the side of the Information Desk to the right of the Customs exit. Terminal 3 car hire is similarly located in the Arrivals area, near the Emirates Chauffeur Drive Lounge. In Terminal 4, it is located to the right of the terminal on Level 0. And in Terminal 5, car hire is located to the right of the terminal on the near wall upon exiting.
How do I get to the main motorways from Heathrow?
When travelling to most destinations from Heathrow you will need to gain access to either the M25 or the M4. From Terminal 4 and Terminal 5, gaining access to the M25 is as easy as following the Terminal exits, which lead you directly to the M25. With Terminal 5 you will need to go over the roundabout and then gain access to the ramp. From all other Terminals, you will first gain access to the M4 after travelling north under the tunnel and continuing straight at the roundabout. Journey west along the M4 to reach the M25.
What documents do I need to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport?
When hiring a car at Heathrow Airport you will definitely need to bring with you your driving license, passport, and credit/debit card. If you booked online you will also need proof of your booking, usually through a receipt or confirmation number. Make sure to check with your specific car hire company as certain companies also ask for documents, such as proof of address.
What petrol stations are near Heathrow?
Different rental companies offer different fuel policies and you may need to fuel your car either after you leave the airport or before your return. There are several petrol stations that serve Heathrow Airport. An ESSO is located just after the tunnel along the Bath Road near Terminal 2 and 3. To the east of the airport is located a Texaco service station. And to the southeast, running along the A30, Great South West Road, is BP petrol station. Make sure to double check if your car takes diesel or petrol to avoid any damage.
How much does it cost to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport?
On average a car hire at London Heathrow Airport costs R724 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company at London Heathrow Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at DRIVALIA (R307/day), SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (R324/day) and GREEN MOTION (R405/day).
What is the best car hire company at London Heathrow Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire company at London Heathrow Airport is Hertz (7,6, 54 reviews).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at London Heathrow Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from London Heathrow Airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION , Europcar, Alamo, INTERRENT , and Dollar.
London Heathrow Airport car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7,5
Good
102 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.2
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
6,0 Okay
Jan 2022
4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
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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
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I still have my car rental. Not sure why I am receiving this email now.10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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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
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.Easirent
4,6
Mediocre
131 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
5.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.0
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2019
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
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
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
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.2,4 Poor
Jul 2019
Pros:
Terrible experience. They wanted to give us a much smaller car than we reserved and we did not fit. They wanted to charge us more than double for a bigger car. They were so rude and did not care. We had 2 small children and a disabled person with us. Money wasted. Day ruined.Cons:
Everything2,0 Poor
Jun 2019
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Although I had checked in online in advance, all customers had to wait in the line to set up the car hire insurance. It took 45 minutes to get through the line, and the booked automatic car never came after 2 hours. The man checking customers in kept making rude comments about them.Sixt
7,8
Good
50 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.1
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
2,0 Poor
Sep 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,7
Good
50 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.4
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10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Pros:
Quick service, very friendly staffCons:
Everything is been perfect:)))7,6 Good
Oct 2019
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The staff was very friendly and efficient both at pickup and drop off.Cons:
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 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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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 Okay
Jul 2018
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Friendly greetings at pick up and drop OffCons:
Gross 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 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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It'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 Very Good
Aug 2017
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staff were helpful about getting us a bigger car that met our needs for not too much more than original priceCons:
description of car size we reserved didn't match what we were offered on arrivalBudget
5,7
Fair
37 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
5.0
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9,2 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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The staff were great, the car was great.Cons:
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 Poor
Jul 2019
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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!!!!!!!Cons:
Why was my original reservation changed? They did not want to honor the original ruling entail rate!2,0 Poor
Jun 2019
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NothingCons:
They 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 else6,0 Okay
Mar 2019
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Was falsely over charged because they did not have that car6,8 Okay
Sep 2018
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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.4,0 Mediocre
Jun 2018
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They charged me $160 for a minor chip on the windshield and refused to send me a copy of the completed repair. Since I was paying for it thought I should receive a copy. Won’t be renting for these againGREEN MOTION
5,5
Fair
55 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.5
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6,0 Okay
Mar 2020
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Couldn't tell you, had to cancel our trip due to the coronavirus. I did get a refund nice and easily that was convenient.2,0 Poor
Jan 2020
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They are a corrupt business that rip off customers, just see news articles online (e.g false damage claims, not honoring rates). Because they appear on Kayak they also damage Kayak’s brand too).2,8 Poor
Jan 2020
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They say free shuttle but you have have to pay for tickets both ways and email them receipt when you get home to get reimbursed( as far as I’m concerned that’s not free). Car exterior was very dirty on pickup and they require you to go out alone and look for additional damage on a dirty car to see if you can find something they missed. Standard legally required insurance was not included in price of car through booking site( or that’s what they said when I got there). Overall it felt like a dirty slimy operation that is designed to rip people off every chance they get. Every body re ting there was angry and seemed to feel the same way. Staff was for most part indifferent to the negativity by the customers and you can tell they just deal with it all day due to the companies for policies. Definitely worth layyng a little extra to go with a sta and brand such as enterprise or Alamo etc....6,8 Okay
Oct 2019
Pros:
We were surprised at the extra costs at the point of sale from when we did the online booking. The staff were very helpful in giving us options and a better deal though.Cons:
They need to advertise the extra costs beyond what is quoted online. There were two other customers just while we were there very angry with the rise in quote.4,0 Mediocre
Sep 2019
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They were grilling me for a small scratch on the car. Luckily I had a picture showing the scratch existed before I picked the car. Lot of hidden charges almost double the amount.2,8 Poor
Apr 2019
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Nothing at allCons:
Rude staff Hidden extras Ridiculous deposits required unless you paid more hidden extra fees. If it seems too cheap to be true, it probably is. Dirty car Not given the car class that was booked Queues queues queues Requirement for so many forms of ID Make sure you read ALL the T’s & C’s.Ace
4,1
Mediocre
35 reviewsCleanliness
5.1
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.7
Value for money
3.9
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2,8 Poor
Mar 2020
Pros:
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.Cons:
Shuttle to the car park. Clear terms and conditions.3,6 Poor
Feb 2020
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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 up6,8 Okay
Sep 2019
Pros:
Clean new car.Cons:
More information about the true costs incurred with the rental (e.g. insurance, milage).2,0 Poor
Jul 2019
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Bad customer serviceCons:
Better communication2,0 Poor
Jul 2019
Pros:
The drop off was fast.Cons:
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 Poor
Jul 2019
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Terrible pickup and dropoff. Hidden feesAlamo
10,0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.4
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10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
Avis
7,1
Good
17 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
7.2
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10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2,8 Poor
Dec 2020
Cons:
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 Poor
Sep 2019
Cons:
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 Wonderful
May 2019
Pros:
Pick up/drop off at T5 was awesome - not little bus. Very convenientCons:
CheckIn 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 Mediocre
Mar 2019
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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 Wonderful
Mar 2019
Pros:
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.Cons:
Is it me or is there a clear deliberate check in pick up and drop off location? Small point.Europcar
6,5
Okay
3 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
5.3
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7,6 Good
Sep 2019
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Staff friendly; car was new and clean.Cons:
Check in process very slow, more staff needed.6,4 Okay
May 2019
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The lady who served me when I picked up my car was incredibly helpful, understanding and patient. She made the whole experience amazing5,6 Fair
May 2019
Pros:
Nice car but you can get that at any rental shop.Cons:
Took about an hour to check in and there were only two people in line in front of me and I was there during weekday business hours. Despite listing that they offer baby carseats, no one from that department was there so they couldn’t offer us one. Manager ignored us as he was too busy.Dollar
6,2
Okay
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.6
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5,2 Fair
Aug 2020
Pros:
easy pickup.Cons:
extremely long wait for shuttle. charged over GBP 300 for a tiny scuff which they insisted as a "deep scratch".6,8 Okay
Jul 2019
Cons:
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 future6,0 Okay
Nov 2016
Pros:
Car was good, price just OKCons:
I had to take a larger car that I ordered. Waiting to get the car was longer than it should have been.SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
5,6
Fair
3 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
6.4
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8,0 Very Good
Aug 2023
2,0 Poor
Apr 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
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Unit 6, Jetsave LTD, Sovereign Court, 633 Sipson Rd
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+44 843 309 3009
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+44 843 309 3009
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+44 20 8619 7000
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79 New Road
+44 203 898 0140
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Northern Perimeter Road West Hounslow, Middlesex
+44 208 759 0185
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London Heathrow Off Ap
+44 20 8897 6261
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5,2 Fair
Jun 2017
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Pickup/drop off process too slow.5,6 Fair
Sep 2016
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Car good, service goodCons:
Back to waiting 1 1/4 hour outside in the cold waiting for pickup2,8 Poor
Aug 2016
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I 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 Poor
Aug 2016
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NothingCons:
I will never use Thrifty again, absolutely the worst customer service I have ever experienced.3 locations in London Heathrow Airport
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804-834 Bath Rd
+44 20 3130 0448
Northern Perimeter Road West Hounslow, Middlesex
+44 20 3130 0448
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Holiday Inn M4J4, Sipson Road
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Northern Perimeter Road West Hounslow, Middlesex
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Good to know
Most popular agency | DRIVALIA |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | R655/day |
Good deal | R478/day |