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London Heathrow Airport

Cheap Car Hire in London Heathrow Airport from $15

London, United Kingdom - Heathrow (LHR)
29 Apr — 6 May
Driver's age: 26-65
London, United Kingdom - Heathrow (LHR)
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London Heathrow Airport car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in London Heathrow Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 April 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$15

Popular car types in London Heathrow Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in London Heathrow Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 22 April 2024.

There are 39 hire agencies servicing London Heathrow Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 347 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at London Heathrow Airport with prices from $15 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire at London Heathrow Airport:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in London Heathrow Airport

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in London Heathrow Airport to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 April 2024.

Small cars

$48 - $92

All Car Types

$61 - $124

To hire a small car in London Heathrow Airport, you would pay an average price of $64/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in London Heathrow Airport (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$92/day). In fact, April is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for London Heathrow Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London Heathrow Airport, hiring a small car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best London Heathrow Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in London Heathrow Airport, you would pay an average price of $81/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in London Heathrow Airport (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$143/day). In fact, January is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for London Heathrow Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London Heathrow Airport, hiring a medium car is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best London Heathrow Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in London Heathrow Airport, you would pay an average price of $140/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in London Heathrow Airport (~$108/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$203/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for London Heathrow Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London Heathrow Airport, hiring a large car is 45% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best London Heathrow Airport large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in London Heathrow Airport, you would pay an average price of $88/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in London Heathrow Airport (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$177/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for London Heathrow Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London Heathrow Airport, hiring a SUV is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best London Heathrow Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in London Heathrow Airport, you would pay an average price of $137/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in London Heathrow Airport (~$119/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$226/day). In fact, July is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for London Heathrow Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London Heathrow Airport, hiring a van is 44% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in London Heathrow Airport, you would pay an average price of $159/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in London Heathrow Airport (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$251/day). In fact, August is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for London Heathrow Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London Heathrow Airport, hiring a luxury car is 52% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a commercial car in London Heathrow Airport, you would pay an average price of $34/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a commercial car in London Heathrow Airport (~$35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$68/day). In fact, June is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a commercial car hire for London Heathrow Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in London Heathrow Airport, hiring a commercial car saves you 56% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai Accent Hatch$15/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai Accent$16/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch$19/day
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Tips for hiring a car in London Heathrow Airport

Browse helpful tips for hiring a car in London Heathrow Airport including age restrictions, car type suggestions and more. Tips were last updated on 22 April 2024.
  • When you arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can find a range of hiring options at the car hire desks. As this airport is the largest in the United Kingdom, you can conveniently access a car hire desk in Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. You can find various local and international companies such as Easirent, Green Motion, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz.
  • You must understand the local speed limits when driving overseas. There are standard speed limits throughout the United Kingdom unless otherwise signed. These are typically 30 mph (48 km/h) in all built-up areas, 60 mph (96 km/h) on roads designated as single-carriageways and 70 mph (112 km/h) on streets designated as either motorways or dual-carriageways.
  • Central London has a congestion charge, which requires payment. You must know about this fee when heading into the city centre. The area includes the regions of Marylebone, Shoreditch, Elephant and Castle and Victoria. The operating (charging) hours are 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Top hire agencies in London Heathrow Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in London Heathrow Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in London Heathrow Airport. Reviews were last updated on 22 April 2024.

Sixt

7.8
Good
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

Hertz

7.4
Good
62 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Budget

6.7
Okay
36 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.3

GREEN MOTION

5.3
Fair
53 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.3

Ace

4.0
Mediocre
35 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

4.1

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.9

Europcar

7.9
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Avis

7.4
Good
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Best London Heathrow Airport car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in London Heathrow Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in London Heathrow Airport with an average daily rate of $36. Data was last updated on 22 April 2024.
Toyota Corolla$20/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Accent$16/day
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Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent Hatch$15/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in London Heathrow Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 April 2024.
  • What local places can I visit near London Heathrow?

    Driving from Heathrow Airport is a great way to discover the British countryside and the surrounding cities close to London. You can visit the seaside town of Brighton, which is around 64 miles from London, the royal home of Windsor Castle, which is about 8 miles away, and the historical landmark Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument and well-known tourist destination approximately 70 miles from London.

  • What is the difference between the types of single and dual carriageways in London Heathrow?

    The United Kingdom has a few abbreviations in the roadsigns that are simple yet critical. A single-carriageway is a road with a paved surface, with one lane on each side. These roads are signalled with the letter S and a number indicating the lanes: S2 has two lanes, WS2 is wider and S3 has an overtaking lane. There are also S2+1, two lanes in one direction, one in the other, and S4, four lanes, two in each direction. A dual-carriageway is similar to an S4. However, there is a division and separation between the two sets of lanes. Dual-carriageways are shown as D2 and D2H; the difference is that D2H has an extra buffer between the lane and the edge. A D3H is the same as the D2H, with three lanes instead of two.

  • Where can I park my hire car at Heathrow Airport and in London?

    London Heathrow Airport provides a range of parking solutions, including Short Stay, Long Stay, Business, Meet and Greet, Pod Parking in Terminal 5 and Valet Parking. There are plenty of street parking solutions in London and some rules to remember. You cannot park on red, double-yellow or zig-zag lines. Single yellow-lined parking spaces are valid for certain times of the day. You may also park in the dashed white and dashed red areas. Check for restrictions such as hours of the day and residency areas.

  • What documentation do I need to hire a car in London Heathrow?

    Australians can use their valid driving licence from any state or territory to hire a car in the United Kingdom. Australians are not required to submit an international driving licence, because of the arrangement between the United Kingdom and Australia. However, you have to provide several documents when you hire a car. These include a credit or debit card, passport and driver's licence from Australia. Depending on the hire company you have selected, your payment card may be a debit or credit card. Check your agency's terms and conditions to make sure you may use either card. It is advised to carry documentation of your hire agreement. You may find this in the email you received after booking a car.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at London Heathrow Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a car hire at London Heathrow Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $24/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Apr. 21.

  • Which car hire providers are at London Heathrow Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at London Heathrow Airport. The following companies can be found near the London Heathrow Airport car hire counter:National (10.0)Alamo (8.5)Europcar (7.9)Sixt (7.8)Avis (7.4)Hertz (7.4)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.0)Budget (6.7)Dollar (6.2)SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (5.7)

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest at London Heathrow Airport?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car at London Heathrow Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($15/day), GREEN MOTION ($25/day), and DRIVALIA ($62/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best at London Heathrow Airport?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at London Heathrow Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car hire companies at London Heathrow Airport, offering car hire for around $321 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car at London Heathrow Airport for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 48% at London Heathrow Airport - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at London Heathrow Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at London Heathrow Airport for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire at London Heathrow Airport is $1,374 ($46/day) on average.

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Car hires by fuel type in London Heathrow Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in London Heathrow Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in London Heathrow Airport. Deals were last updated on 22 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in London Heathrow Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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