Car hire at London Heathrow Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for London Heathrow Airport it puts 178 offers from 14 rental companies within 10 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess.
178 offers from €14/day · prices for 9 Nov → 12 Nov
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Car-hire desks in arrivals, then a transfer bus
At Heathrow you complete the rental formalities at your car-hire company's desk in the arrivals area of your terminal; the company then usually takes you to the car on its own transfer bus. The rental company tells you where to return the car.
Source: Heathrow Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
Motorway junctions for each terminal
For Terminals 2 and 3, leave the M4 at junction 4 or the M25 at junction 15. Terminals 4 and 5 are reached from junction 14 of the M25; from the M4, exit at junction 4b and follow the M25 south to junction 14 for Terminal 5.
Source: Heathrow Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
£7 Terminal Drop-Off Charge
A £7 charge applies every time a vehicle enters a terminal drop-off area, 24 hours a day, all year. It is paid online or by phone, by midnight the next day at the latest, and cannot be paid at the airport; non-payment leads to an £80 Parking Charge. Dropping off is free at the Park & Ride car parks, which have a free bus to the terminals.
Source: Heathrow Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
No EV charging in Heathrow car parks
Heathrow does not currently provide electric-vehicle charging in any of its car parks, so if you return an electric hire car here, plan a charge before you arrive.
Source: Heathrow Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
Heathrow is inside the ULEZ
Heathrow has been part of Transport for London's Ultra Low Emission Zone since 29 August 2023. Vehicles that do not meet the ULEZ emissions standards must pay £12.50 to drive in the zone.
Source: Heathrow Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
Central London Congestion Charge
Driving in central London's Congestion Charge zone costs £18 a day if paid on the day or in advance, or £21 if paid by midnight of the third day after travel. It applies 07:00-18:00 Monday to Friday and 12:00-18:00 at weekends and on bank holidays, with no charge from Christmas Day to the New Year's Day bank holiday.
Source: Transport for London · Checked on 30 October 2026
Dartford Crossing: Dart Charge
Cars using the Dartford Crossing over the Thames between 6am and 10pm must pay the Dart Charge, every day including weekends and bank holidays. A car costs £3.50 per crossing, or £2.80 with a pre-pay Dart Charge account.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire at London Heathrow Airport
How much does a hire car cost at London Heathrow Airport?
The cheapest offer we found costs €14 per day (€41 for 3 days, 9 Nov → 12 Nov): Fiat 500 or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic at London Heathrow Airport?
Yes: 97 offers with automatic transmission within 10 km, from €60 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at London Heathrow Airport?
Yes: 27 offers with 7 or more seats within 10 km, from €79 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at London Heathrow Airport?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of €360 or less; 32 of 169 ask for €300 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
178 of the 178 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in euros on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
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178 offers from 14 rental companies within 10 km of London Heathrow Airport, for a 3-day rental (9 Nov → 12 Nov). Prices updated: 2 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Citroen e-C3 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · London Heathrow Airport - T5, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€140 for 3 days€47/day
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€47/day
Peugeot e-5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · London Heathrow Airport - T5, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€197 for 3 days€66/day
View offer€197 for 3 days
€66/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 1 km · 12 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240 · Customer rating 8.5/10
€135 for 3 days€45/day
View offer€135 for 3 days
€45/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 1 km · 12 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240 · Customer rating 8.5/10
€148 for 3 days€49/day
View offer€148 for 3 days
€49/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 1 km · 13 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240 · Customer rating 8.5/10
€124 for 3 days€41/day
View offer€124 for 3 days
€41/day
Jeep Avenger or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
free cancellation
€89 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€89 for 3 days
€30/day
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
free cancellation
€94 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€94 for 3 days
€31/day
Jeep Avenger or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€96 for 3 days€32/day
View offer€96 for 3 days
€32/day
Kia Niro or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
free cancellation
€106 for 3 days€35/day
View offer€106 for 3 days
€35/day
Kia Niro or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€118 for 3 days€39/day
View offer€118 for 3 days
€39/day
MG HS or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä - Terminaali 5, 2 km · 23 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€121 for 3 days€40/day
View offer€121 for 3 days
€40/day
MG HS or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä - Terminaali 5, 2 km · 23 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.5/10
€150 for 3 days€50/day
View offer€150 for 3 days
€50/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€126 for 3 days€42/day
View offer€126 for 3 days
€42/day
Toyota C-HR or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240 · Customer rating 8.3/10
€126 for 3 days€42/day
View offer€126 for 3 days
€42/day
MG HS or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€150 for 3 days€50/day
View offer€150 for 3 days
€50/day
MG HS or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€158 for 3 days€53/day
View offer€158 for 3 days
€53/day
Citroen e-C3 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 2 km · 28 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€147 for 3 days€49/day
View offer€147 for 3 days
€49/day
Peugeot e-5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 2 km · 28 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€207 for 3 days€69/day
View offer€207 for 3 days
€69/day
Citroen e-C3 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 4, 3 km · 34 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€147 for 3 days€49/day
View offer€147 for 3 days
€49/day
Peugeot e-5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 4, 3 km · 34 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€207 for 3 days€69/day
View offer€207 for 3 days
€69/day
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Harlington / Hayes Keskusta, 3 km · 36 min walk
free cancellation
€56 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€56 for 3 days
€19/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Harlington / Hayes Keskusta, 3 km · 36 min walk
free cancellation
€66 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€66 for 3 days
€22/day
Peugeot e-5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 5 bags · SUV
In town · Harlington / Hayes Keskusta, 3 km · 36 min walk
free cancellation
€89 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€89 for 3 days
€30/day
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€56 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€56 for 3 days
€19/day
Kia Sportage or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 3 km
free cancellation
€58 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€58 for 3 days
€19/day
MG HS or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 3 km
free cancellation
€66 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€66 for 3 days
€22/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€66 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€66 for 3 days
€22/day
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Lontoo – Hounslow, 3 km
free cancellation
€56 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€56 for 3 days
€19/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Lontoo – Hounslow, 3 km
free cancellation
€66 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€66 for 3 days
€22/day
Peugeot e-5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 5 bags · SUV
In town · Lontoo – Hounslow, 3 km
free cancellation
€89 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€89 for 3 days
€30/day
Renault Kadjar or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€137 for 3 days€46/day
View offer€137 for 3 days
€46/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Hounslow Lentokenttä, 5 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240
€207 for 3 days€69/day
View offer€207 for 3 days
€69/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Hounslow Lentokenttä, 5 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240
€226 for 3 days€75/day
View offer€226 for 3 days
€75/day
Ford Kuga or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Hounslow Lentokenttä, 5 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240
€238 for 3 days€79/day
View offer€238 for 3 days
€79/day
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Heathrow Lentokenttä, 5 km
free cancellation
€57 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€57 for 3 days
€19/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Feltham Keskusta, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€133 for 3 days€44/day
View offer€133 for 3 days
€44/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Feltham Keskusta, 7 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240 · Customer rating 9.7/10
€133 for 3 days€44/day
View offer€133 for 3 days
€44/day