Car Hire at London Airport Heathrow
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
GBP
Dialing code
44
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
97 km/h
60 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
30 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Airport Car Hire
London Heathrow is by far the busiest airport in the United Kingdom. It is a popular entry point for both international passengers and Brits either returning or that live abroad. If you're one of the latter and want to know what you could see around London with a hire car, here are some ideas:
- Stonehenge. The legendary mystical site is only about an hour's drive to the west of Heathrow Airport. It will finally reopen on April 12, and demand may soar, so be sure to book tickets in advance.
- Brighton. Arguably the most famous resort town in the United Kingdom, Brighton is a great place to visit. Even if you’re in England during the autumn or winter months, the city has plenty of reasons to visit including not only the beaches and famous Brighton Pier, but also many historic streets and buildings, the lavish Royal Pavilion, the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, and the Brighton Fishing Museum. Located some 80 miles south of London, Brighton can be reached in less than two hours.
- Oxford. Home to the world-famous university, the historic city of Oxford is but 45 miles from Heathrow. Go for the historic architecture, stay for the student atmosphere, and enjoy the gorgeous countryside around it.
Top international routes
- New York City
- Dubai
- Dublin
- Amsterdam
Main airlines
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Air India
Terminals
The four passenger terminals are Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, and Terminal 5. You can walk between Terminals 2 and 3. To move between Terminal 4 and Terminal 5, take the free shuttle bus number 482 or 490. To move between Terminal 2 or 3 to Terminal 4 or 5, take the free shuttle train. Get a free Inter-Terminal Transfer ticket from a ticket machine in the airport’s railway station — see the airport’s guide for any other questions you might have.
Location
London Heathrow Airport is 23km (14 miles) west of the centre of London. Great West Road and Cromwell Road are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of hire car
- Station wagons - starting at £ 47 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 38 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 26 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 160 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 22 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 49 per day
Car hire desks
Those car hire companies with on-airport locations have desks in the terminals. You, however, must take a shuttle bus to pick up the car, though.
Those car hire companies not located at the airport provide a shuttle service from the terminals to their locations.
Those car hire companies not located at the airport provide a shuttle service from the terminals to their locations.
Services and facilities
London Heathrow Airport is huge and has plenty to offer. You’ll find many bars, cafeterias, and restaurants, shopping centres, and various lounges. There are cashpoints in every terminal before and after security. There are also children’s play areas and other family facilities, a lost property office, pharmacies, medical help, showers, a fitness centre, a prayer room, a free Power Pole for charging electronic devices, and countless other services and entertainment opportunities. There are left luggage services on the ground floor of each terminal, all open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Nearest petrol station
Which petrol station is most convenient to fill up at prior to returning your hire car depends on which company you hire from. Most will find that a Texaco station located on Bath Rd. (the A4) is the most convenient. The station is near the M4 exit to the airport and requires only a slight detour if returning a car to Alamo, Europcar, Keddy, Enterprise, or Easirent.
If returning a car to Green Motion (and Ace, whose rentals are serviced by Green Motion), then a Shell station located on Holloway Lane, one block west of the Holiday Inn where Green Motion is located is the best station to fill up at. It is less than a mile away from the Holiday Inn.
If returning a car to Sixt’s location, you can conveniently fill up at the BP station that you must drive through anyway to reach the rental return gate.
If returning a car to Green Motion (and Ace, whose rentals are serviced by Green Motion), then a Shell station located on Holloway Lane, one block west of the Holiday Inn where Green Motion is located is the best station to fill up at. It is less than a mile away from the Holiday Inn.
If returning a car to Sixt’s location, you can conveniently fill up at the BP station that you must drive through anyway to reach the rental return gate.
Airport information
London Airport Heathrow (LHR)
- IATA: LHR
- ICAO: EGLL
- Name: London Airport Heathrow (LHR)
- Size: Large Airport
- Flights per year: 475,783
- Passengers (per year): 78,047,278
- Distance from the city centre: 13.7 miles / 22 km W of town
- Phone: +44 (0) 20 3368 8968
- Email: info@heathrowairport.com
Top 17 Destinations around London Heathrow Airport
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London Paddington Railway Station starting at £ 14.95 per day
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London Edgware Road starting at £ 14.95 per day0.5 km / 0.3 miles away
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London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 17.65 per day3.2 km / 2.0 miles away
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London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £ 17.65 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £ 17.65 per day4.3 km / 2.7 miles away
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Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 8.91 per day4.7 km / 2.9 miles away
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London Fulham starting at £ 8.91 per day4.7 km / 2.9 miles away
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London Hammersmith Railway Station starting at £ 40.91 per day4.8 km / 3.0 miles away
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London Cricklewood starting at £ 36.50 per day5.3 km / 3.3 miles away
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London Kennington starting at £ 37.39 per day5.5 km / 3.4 miles away
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London Edgware starting at £ 19.76 per day12.3 km / 7.7 miles away
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London Stratford Railway Station starting at £ 22.68 per day12.4 km / 7.7 miles away
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London Lewisham starting at £ 30.21 per day13.3 km / 8.3 miles away
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London Southgate starting at £ 36.50 per day13.3 km / 8.3 miles away
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London Kingston starting at £ 37.39 per day14.5 km / 9.0 miles away
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London Ilford starting at £ 8.91 per day18.1 km / 11.2 miles away
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London Woodford Green starting at £ 30.21 per day18.2 km / 11.3 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at London Airport Heathrow?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car at London Airport Heathrow fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at London Airport Heathrow
The cheapest month to hire a car at London Airport Heathrow is November with prices starting at £ 13.57 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is May with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 35.65. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 26. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What’s the most popular hire length at London Airport Heathrow?
Hirers picking up a car at London Airport Heathrow keep them for an average of 9 days during in September, while those picking up their cars in August keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length at London Airport Heathrow
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at London Airport Heathrow?
Though London Heathrow Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in May. June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprice | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 3 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Fiat 500 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Top 12 Hire Companies at London Airport Heathrow in 2022
Enterprise
+442088972100
Northern Perimeter Rd, Heathrow, Longford, Hounslow TW6 2RY
£ 27 - £ 102
+442088972100
Northern Perimeter Rd, Heathrow, Longford, Hounslow TW6 2RY
£ 22 - £ 102
SIXT
+442070188246
Great South West Road Heathrow Airport, Feltham TW14 0PR
£ 26 - £ 117
Keddy
+443713843410
Northern Perimeter Road West Heathrow Airport, Longford, Hounslow TW6 2QE
£ 17 - £ 20
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Avis
+4403445446000
Central Heathrow Loc
£ 19 - £ 52
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
02088972100
Enterprise Rent A Car
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Europcar
+4403713843410
NORTHERN PERIMETER ROAD WEST
£ 22 - £ 77
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
GreenMotion
+4402086197000
239 Sipson Rd, Sipson, West Drayton UB7 0HW
£ 15 - £ 41
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:00-19:00
Sun:07:00-19:00
+442031300447 / +442031300448
804-834 Bath Road Heathrow, Airport, Hounslow TW5 9UH
£ 8 - £ 137
Working hours
Mon:05:00-00:30
Tue:05:00-00:30
Wed:05:00-00:30
Thu:05:00-00:30
Fri:05:00-00:30
Sat:05:00-00:30
Sun:05:00-00:30
Goldcar
+442078621732
56-99 New Rd, Harlington, Hayes
Ace Rent a car
+442086197000 / +443172487251
Holiday Inn M4 J4, Sipson Rd, West Drayton
£ 18 - £ 1294
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:00-19:00
Sun:07:00-19:00
Surprice
+443300949033 / +447944418666
450 Bath Road, Longford Heathrow, London Greater London, UB7 0EB, United Kingdom
£ 25 - £ 48
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59