Welcome to the car rental Heathrow Airport information page with information on Heathrow Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local London driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Heathrow Airport car rental options and search for the best available London car rental rates in the search box below.
Heathrow Airport Car Rental Advice & Driving Tips
Heathrow Airport Car Rental Desk Locations
There are several car rental companies represented at Heathrow Airport. Cars are generally stored on the airport northern perimeter and reached by shuttle buses. Desks are situated at all the Heathrow Airport terminals.
Heathrow Airport Car Rental Companies
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt
London Driving Information
Driving is on the left side of the road.
Heathrow Airport rental cars may be either automatic OR manual transmission. Make sure to verify when booking if you are not comfortable with a manual transmission.
Your local drivers' licence is required.
London Driving Stress Level: 7/10
Driving in London has a certain stigma attached to it (especially for those who have never tried it). London is one of the busiest cities in the world and, naturally, traffic can be horrendous but do not let that put you off. As long as you're well prepared and able to stay relatively calm you will be fine.
LHR Heathrow Airport Car Rental Shuttle
Heathrow Airport rental cars are generally stored on the northern perimeter of the airport and reached by shuttle buses.
Car Rental Shuttle Tipping Recommendation: Not required
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