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Car hire at London Heathrow Airport

Cheapest car £11.04/day SUV · £77 for 7 days
Average quote £50.34/day £352 per 7-day hire
Cars found 631 from 20 rental companies
To the city centre 14 mi Car hire in London →
Airport codes LHR ICAO EGLL

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.

Heathrow is the UK's busiest airport and a natural starting point for Windsor, the Cotswolds or the West Country, with the M4 and M25 on the doorstep. Compare suppliers serving all four terminals in one search and see the full price before you book.

Where to collect your car

A few suppliers have desks landside in the arrivals areas, for example at Terminal 2. Most major brands work from depots on the airport's northern perimeter roads or from hotels on Bath Road, reached by courtesy bus from the terminals. Each offer shows its pick-up type, and your voucher gives the meeting point for your terminal.

  • In Terminal
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  • Transfer Service
Map of car rental offices

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Prices by car type

What a week's hire costs at London Heathrow Airport

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SUV £77£11.04/day
Compact £77£11.04/day
Mini £78£11.19/day
Economy £79£11.22/day
People carrier £82£11.70/day
Medium £86£12.25/day
Estate £118£16.92/day
Electric £127£18.19/day
Large £207£29.56/day
Premium £248£35.40/day
Luxury £329£47.01/day
Convertible £12,063£1,723.23/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 Heathrow Airport

AddCarAllegiance Mobility GroupArnold ClarkCarwizDrivaliaDRIVUSFairview Vehicle HireFinalrentalsGreenMotionKeddyU-Save
Fuel policies

Full to full · Same to same

Deposits

£0 - £10,000, depending on car and supplier

Zero excess

Available on some offers - filter by "Excess"

Free cancellation

100% of offers · 66% automatic · 59% unlimited mileage

Tips

Before you set off

Junctions by terminal

Terminals 2 and 3 sit closest to M4 junction 4; Terminals 4 and 5 connect to the M25 at junction 14.

ULEZ covers the airport

All of Greater London, Heathrow included, is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Recent hire cars normally meet the standard.

Congestion Charge

Driving into central London adds the daily Congestion Charge. Pay TfL yourself - unpaid charges come back via the hire firm.

Allow time to return

Most depots are outside the terminals, so leave extra time to drop the car and ride back for check-in.

Good questions

Car hire at London Heathrow Airport - FAQ

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How much does car hire at London Heathrow Airport cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was a suv at £77.26 (about £11.04 a day), and the average quote there was £352.37. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Which car hire companies operate at London Heathrow Airport?

Our search found offers from AddCar, Alamo, Allegiance Mobility Group, Arnold Clark, Avis, Budget, Carwiz, Dollar, Drivalia, DRIVUS, Enterprise, Europcar, Fairview Vehicle Hire, Finalrentals, GreenMotion, Hertz, Keddy, National, SIXT and U-Save. Availability changes by date, so search your dates for the full list.

Where do I collect my hire car at Heathrow?

It depends on the supplier. A few have desks in the terminal arrivals areas, while most use depots on the airport perimeter served by courtesy buses. The pick-up type is on every offer and on your voucher.

Do I have to pay the ULEZ charge at Heathrow?

Only if the car doesn't meet the emission standards, which is rare for modern hire cars. The zone covers every London borough, including Heathrow, so ask at the desk if you're unsure.

Is it worth driving into central London from Heathrow?

Usually not. Traffic, the Congestion Charge and parking make it hard work. The Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express run into town, so many visitors collect a car only when leaving the city.

Can I return the car somewhere other than Heathrow?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" for one-way prices to Manchester, Edinburgh or any other UK location. Suppliers may add a one-way fee, so compare the totals.

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