Car hire at London City Airport

Cheapest car £23.71/day Compact · £166 for 7 days

Average quote £177.75/day £1244 per 7-day hire

Cars found 59 from 5 rental companies

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Airport codes LCY ICAO EGLC

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

London City Airport sits in the Royal Docks, a few miles east of Canary Wharf. It serves business trips into the capital, and a hire car here makes most sense for journeys out to Essex, Kent or beyond the M25.

Where to collect your car

Avis, Hertz and Sixt are based on Hartmann Road, the airport's own approach road, a few minutes from the terminal. Other suppliers work from branches in Docklands, Barking and Thamesmead, so check whether your offer is at the airport or elsewhere in east London before you book. If you're travelling with heavy luggage, an airport-based desk is the simplest option.

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What a week's hire costs at London City Airport

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Compact £166£23.71/day

SUV £166£23.78/day

Economy £170£24.30/day

Mini £183£26.12/day

Electric £197£28.15/day

Medium £208£29.69/day

Premium £257£36.70/day

Estate £398£56.80/day

People carrier £537£76.73/day

Large £1,475£210.75/day

Luxury £3,953£564.65/day

Convertible £11,482£1,640.27/day

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Who's here

Rental companies at London City Airport

DRIVUS

Fuel policies

Full to full · Same to same

Deposits

£300 - £10,000, depending on car and supplier

Zero excess

Not seen in our search

Free cancellation

100% of offers · 75% automatic · 66% unlimited mileage

Tips

Before you set off

Inside the ULEZ

The airport lies within London's Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers every borough. Recent hire cars generally comply.

Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels

Both river crossings to the south bank charge a user fee. There are no booths, so pay TfL online.

Congestion Charge

Heading west into the City or West End means paying the daily Congestion Charge as well.

Out along the A13

The A13 runs from Docklands to the M25 at junction 30, the quickest way to Essex and the Dartford Crossing.

Good questions

Car hire at London City Airport - FAQ

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How much does car hire at London City Airport cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was a compact at £165.99 (about £23.71 a day), and the average quote there was £1,244.23. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Which car hire companies operate at London City Airport?

Our search found offers from Avis, Budget, Dollar, DRIVUS and Hertz. Availability changes by date, so search your dates for the full list.

Where do I pick up my car at London City Airport?

Several big brands are on Hartmann Road beside the terminal. Others are based elsewhere in east London and may need a short taxi or DLR ride, so check the pick-up address on each offer.

Do I need to pay the Congestion Charge?

Only if you drive into the central London charging zone during its hours; the airport itself is outside it. Pay TfL directly, as hire companies pass on unpaid charges with an admin fee.

Is driving the best way into central London?

Rarely. The DLR stops at the airport and runs to Canary Wharf and Bank in the City. Hire a car for trips out of the capital rather than for getting around it.

Can I hire here and return the car outside London?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" to compare one-way prices to Heathrow, Manchester or any other UK location. Some suppliers charge a one-way fee.

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