Car hire insight and trends in London Heathrow Airport
Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in London Heathrow Airport
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When is the best time to hire a car at Heathrow Airport?
The best car hire deals at Heathrow Airport can be found when booking 13 days out, when prices are $26/day on average. Based on last year’s data, you can expect to pay an average of $71/day if you hire a car on the weekend. Weekday hire prices are $43/day on average. While there are car hire deals to be had year-round at Heathrow Airport, January is usually the best month to hire, when prices average $32/day.
What is the best car hire company at Heathrow Airport?
With an average rating of 7.3 from 43 momondo users, Hertz is the best-rated hire car company at Heathrow Airport. Users also consider GREEN MOTION a reliable car hire agency at Heathrow Airport, giving it a 5.4 average rating from 55 reviews. Based on user feedback, Easirent is the third best company, with an average rating of 4.6 from 56 reviews.
What car do most people hire at London Heathrow Airport?
When hiring a car at London Heathrow Airport, most of our users will opt for the Nissan Qashqai at $96/day on average. The second most popular is the Vauxhall Corsa car hire for an average of $62/day. Our users have found Nissan Qashqai hires at London Heathrow Airport for as low as $25/day and Vauxhall Corsa hires for as low as $33/day.
What is the most popular car to hire at Heathrow Airport?
The most popular type of car to hire at Heathrow Airport is the Intermediate car, according to our data. In the past year, 28% of users searching for a car hire at Heathrow Airport chose Intermediate cars. The Peugeot 5008 and the Ford Mondeo Estate are the two most popular Intermediate car models. If you’re interested in hiring either of these car models, consider booking your hire from Alamo, which is the most popular hire company offering Intermediate cars. The lowest price/day to hire Intermediate vehicles from Alamo is $83.
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Small cars
$46 - $69
All Car Types
$62 - $100
The average price of a small car hire in London Heathrow Airport is $56. The cheapest time to hire a small car in London Heathrow Airport is in March. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $46 per day. A small car rental is typically 29% less expensive than the average rental car in London Heathrow Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Heathrow Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Heathrow Airport small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in London Heathrow Airport is $88. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in London Heathrow Airport is in September. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just $68 per day. A medium car rental is typically 11% more expensive than the average rental car in London Heathrow Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Heathrow Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Heathrow Airport medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in London Heathrow Airport is $140. The cheapest time to hire a large car in London Heathrow Airport is in September. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $92 per day. A large car rental is typically 44% more expensive than the average rental car in London Heathrow Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Heathrow Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Heathrow Airport large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in London Heathrow Airport is $79. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in London Heathrow Airport is in January. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just $56 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% less expensive than the average rental car in London Heathrow Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Heathrow Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Heathrow Airport SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in London Heathrow Airport is $153. The cheapest time to hire a van in London Heathrow Airport is in November. The price is 56% lower than the rest of the year at just $68 per day. A van rental is typically 48% more expensive than the average rental car in London Heathrow Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Heathrow Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in London Heathrow Airport is $156. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in London Heathrow Airport is in June. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just $102 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 50% more expensive than the average rental car in London Heathrow Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Heathrow Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Heathrow Airport luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
Pickup was easy - we were greeted warmly and immediately. Manjit did a nice job explaining the process. We were served quickly at drop off as well.
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
The pick-up and drop-off process was quick and easy. Will rent from Alamo again.
10.0
Wonderful|July 2022
Very personal service and friendly efficient staff. The shuttle to T5 is literally 5 minutes making pick up and return very easy. Would recommend! Oh, and the car was brand new, economical on fuel yet great fun to drive - Nissan Juke.
I was unwittingly involved in what appears to be an insurance scam perpetrated by Raj at the Sixt Heathrow Terminal 2 pickup when I picked up the car. The vehicle had extensive damage to the rear and even though I was happy to take it as long as they documented it - Raj refused to do so and threatened to call the police if I took a photo of it with him in the photo as evidence. The damage was NOT listed in the contract. I got around the scam by emailing your office a photo of the damage BEFORE I drove the car away. Raj was acting like a lunatic and I am sure glad that I did what I did - because sure enough your organization blamed ME at the end of the rental for the damage. Anyone else would have not noticed when they picked up the car and would have been screwed. Its also a good footnote to mention that the vehicle was parked about 1 inch away from the metal barrier, which meant that it would have been impossible to see the damage - I believe this was done on purpose to hide the damage from a renter. I could not get the manager Emilio from Terminal 5 on the phone to discuss this matter, so I remain pretty disgusted by the whole event. Raj is an angry liability and he does your organization no favors. Given this - this is the last time I will be renting from you, it is just too much trouble after a long flight. It took 2 hours from start to finish and Raj made a number of threats and incorrect statements which I am happy to share with you if you are interested.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Excellent pick up and drop off great staff will continue to use them
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Jidit was really helpful with the whole process. She made it easy and pleasant
8.0
Very Good|Mar 2023
Overall it was a good experience. There could have been better signage coming in from the M25.
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
Good customer service
4.0
Mediocre|Jan 2023
System did not see our 11 PM pickup, added large fee, we had to upgrade our car to avoid the fee and ended up paying much more than we were supposed to
We waited forever for a shuttle bus and when it turned up, it had room for 2 people. There were about 8 people in front of us and 7 in our party with 3 little kids. We'd just got off an 8hr overnight flight and the kids were cranky. The party in front of us let us go before them on the 3rd shuttle to show up, but that could only fit 3 people. It took forever to get our whole group to the actual Avis location, over several shuttle busses. The desk was really busy and my pre-booking took forever to process. Not the slickest operation, but the car was new & clean and ready for us. Price was ok, vehicle great, process poor.
2.0
Poor|Jan 2022
They refused citing a irrelevant reason!
2.0
Poor|Dec 2021
Staff are rude. Downgrade my booking without telling me why. Would not choose Avis again
7.9
Good|Aug 2021
The car had a couple of dents which had people asking me what I had done. Drop off not very clear as to expectations. Counter staff very good.
Windscreen washer had been filled with water and remained frozen for my entire visit
8.0
Very Good|Dec 2022
Didn't have any problems with the hire and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2022
Like having a known company. Have rented from other companies where I had to go to some little office well off site. Hertz rental location was easy to find, clean and well staffed. I knew that I could return the car after office hours and find someone there to return the car to. Their choice of car options was also important. Finally they offered a generous mileage allowance - 700 miles for 7 days.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
Lovely experience from pick up to drop off
8.0
Very Good|July 2022
All good but the car was very dirty on the outside as it looks like it had rained and there was dust all over the car. Beautiful inside though
10.0
Wonderful|May 2022
Dropoff was exceptionally smooth, even with the lower staff levels. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful, both at pickup and return.
The employee who assisted us was extremely helpful, and friendly. 10/10
2.0
Poor|Dec 2022
Taking the Delivery was really pathetic and the staff was really rude. Drop in facilities was super easy efficient and comfortable.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
No one at rental return
6.0
Okay|July 2022
Too many hidden fees/charges. 35 per day sounds good until all fees/charges/taxes are added. Renters need all fees included upfront
6.0
Okay|May 2022
Booked a car for driving in London with the given price appearing in dollars. However, the bill from Budget was nearly the same amount in pounds sterling, an unexpected/unwelcome increase in price.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2022
Polite and helpful staff, clean facility, nice car’s
1 out of 6
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Friendly and efficient staff and process. But difficult to contact after. There is no way to speak to a person. The email given was not responded to when I asked for a larger vehicle after pick up. Very frustrating.
2.0
Poor|June 2022
Worst ever. Use a more reputable company. You’ll thank us.
8.0
Very Good|Oct 2021
I couldn't get a hold of the company before traveling to make amendments to the booking. I called Kayak and tried to call Ace and the name of the company was something else entirely. Kayak said to visit their kiosk when I got to Heathrow, there was no kiosk at Heathrow. No phone number would connect me to a human and in the end I showed up to pick up the time I wanted to change it to and they were very accommodating. Shame about the runabout in the lead up.
1.9
Poor|Aug 2021
They didn't accept the insurance on my credit card so the car cost a lot more than I had planned for. The car they gave me had worn through the brake pads and you could hear the rotors rubbing when you braked. I was staying 200 miles away from the rental place so was hard to bring the car back for a replacement. I am upset that they provided me with a car, that I drove my children around in, that was not fit for purpose. To add to this the person at the desk when I returned the car was not polite, barely talked and was not too apologetic about the state of the vehicle. Will never use again or recommend to anyone!
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Car hire at London Heathrow Airport
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car at London Heathrow Airport so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
When did momondo last update prices for cars in London Heathrow Airport?
Prices for cars in London Heathrow Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in London Heathrow Airport?
The number of operators available for cars in London Heathrow Airport is 57 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in London Heathrow Airport?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including London Heathrow Airport. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in London Heathrow Airport?
To hire a car in London Heathrow Airport, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in London Heathrow Airport?
Using momondo to book a car hire in London Heathrow Airport could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in London Heathrow Airport?
momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in London Heathrow Airport by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.
Does momondo show car hire deals in London Heathrow Airport with free cancellation?
Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for London Heathrow Airport and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in London Heathrow Airport on momondo?
Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car hire in London Heathrow Airport.
Can I find a car hire in London Heathrow Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Enhanced cleaning services can be found on all car hire locations on momondo including London Heathrow Airport.
Can I search for car hire in London Heathrow Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car hire options in London Heathrow Airport.
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