As well as the above, we'll also discuss the age requirements, which documents you'll need to provide and the added extras you'll need to consider before you pick up your car from Heathrow.
Travel to places not always accessible by public transport
Try a different car to what you're used to driving
Travel when you want to
Rather than relying on public transport to get you around on your trip, a hire car offers flexibility and comfort at your disposal; pop the sat-nav on and off you go in your air-conditioned vehicle! Make the most of your time on the British roads travelling to visit the local beauty and tourist spots or simply have the convenience of your own transport for food shopping and seeing the family.
Need another reason to hire a car? When you take into consideration all the costs involved with public transport; taxi fares, train passes and tube tickets, hiring a car for a week is likely to be much cheaper.
The car rental providers at Heathrow Airport can be found within the arrival area of each terminal.
* Calls to this number will cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company's network access charge.
When hiring a car abroad, you know that you'll be libable for that car. For instance, if it were to get stolen or damaged, you'll need to pay the rental company when you're returning the car to them. However, with buying car hire excess insurance, you'll be protected from the extra cost as you can claim that money back should an accident occur. Majority of the car hire companies will add some form of insurance but it might not always include excess insurance or all the costs. So make sure to check different provider's policies when booking your car hire!
You will find a rental desk for each provider in the arrivals concourse in your terminal. The branch however may be a short distance away, usually by free shuttle courtesy of the providers. The map details the locations of each branch and in the details about each provider further down the page, we'll tell you how to reach them!
