Car Rental London City Airport (LCY)
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Economy Elite
Mini Cooper or similar
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- Yes
- Man.
$58.59
/ per day
Compact Elite
BMW 1 series or similar
- 5x
- 1x
- 4x
- Yes
- Man.
$58.59
/ per day
Intermediate
Volvo V40 or similar
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- Yes
- Man.
$58.59
/ per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
- 5x
- 2x
- 4x
- Yes
- Auto.
$97.38
/ per day
The above prices are approximate only. They are based on bookings made during the last 48 hours and depend on booking dates, length of rental and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
GBP
Country code
44
Average car rental length
6 days
Economy car rental price
$44.74 / per day
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
97 km/h
60 mi/h
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
30 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Airport Car Rental
Did you know? London City Airport is the airport closest to the City of London, both the original settlement of London and Britain’s leading financial district.
Top international routes
- Amsterdam
- Edinburgh
- Dublin
- Zurich
- Milan
- Frankfurt
Main airlines
British Airways, Flybe, CityJet, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, and TAP Air Portugal
Terminals
London City Airport has a single passenger terminal. It has two floors and serves all domestic and international flights.
Location
London City Airport is in East London, in the London Borough of Newham. It’s about 11 km (6.9 mi) from the City of London, while the Canary Wharf area and many other important London locations and attractions are even closer.
Most popular types of rental car
Economy, Mini, Compact, Van, SUV
Top car rental companies
Europcar, Keddy, and GreenMotion
Car rental desks
Most offices are located in a separate area right next to the airport terminal. Just follow the signs and you’ll reach them in a couple of minutes walking.
Services and facilities
Despite the airport’s small size, you’ll find a nice choice of cafés, restaurants, and bars, as well as shops, a bookstore, and a duty-free outlet for passengers leaving the EU. There are also ATMs, two lounges, a pharmacy, and a spa. The left luggage room is in Security Zone A, behind the check-in counter area. The airport is fully accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. Do keep in mind that London City Airport is not open 24/7—business hours are 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on workdays, 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 5:00 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. on Sundays. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Texaco at 200 High Street can be reached in about 12 minutes and is open 24/7. While there are other gas stations even closer to London City Airport, travelers give this Texaco station the highest rating.
Popular one-way rentals
- Edinburgh (648 km / 403 mi)
- Luton (55 km / 34 mi)
- Manchester (317 km / 197 mi)
- Birmingham (183 km / 114 mi)
- Bristol (167 km / 104 mi)
- Winchester (172 km / 107 mi)
- Gatwick Airport (84 km / 53 mi)
- Canterbury (95 km / 59 mi)
- Crawley (84 km / 52 mi)
Airport info
London City Airport (LCY)
- IATA: LCY
- ICAO: EGLC
- Airport name: London City Airport (LCY)
- Airport type: Public / Civil
- Airport Size: Medium Airport
- Elevation AMSL: 6 m / 19 ft
- Runway Surface: Asphalt / Grooved
- Aircraft movements (per year): 80,490
- Passengers (per year): 4,530,439
- Distance from City: 6.8 miles / 11 km E of town
- Phone: +44 (0)20 7646 0088
- Email: csc1@londoncityairport.com
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When are car rental prices cheapest at London City Airport?
The cost of renting a car at London City Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at London City Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at London City Airport is January when prices for an Economy class start from $18.40. You can see that this is 75% cheaper than the yearly’s average and 84% cheaper than renting a car in November (when rental prices start at $116.41 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at London City Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in November the average rental period is 7 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average Rental Length at London City Airport
Which is the busiest car rental month at London City Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at London City Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in June.
London City Airport Car Rental Popularity by Monthly Searches
Top 5 Suppliers for London City Airport in 2019
SIXT
+44-844-4993399
London Regatta Centre,Dockside
Avis
0044 03 445 446 030
London City Airport
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