London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Car & Van Hire
Hours & Services
| Sunday | 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
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| Monday | 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Hiring a car at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Situated near Hounslow, London Heathrow Airport is the focus for a busy schedule of worldwide business flights and connections to domestic routes.
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car counter is located in the arrivals hall of the main terminal building, while the vehicle car park is on the Northern Perimeter Road. Convenient for business appointments and tourist attractions in central London, road access to Heathrow is via the A4 Bath Road. Excellent links to the M4 and M25 enable straightforward journey planning to the south and west of England, Home Counties and other London airports, including Gatwick and Stansted.
Nearby attractions include Windsor Castle and Eton College. Alternatively, there is always something going on in London's West End; this famous part of the capital boasts a diverse choice of culture, entertainment, restaurants and shopping. See busy Oxford Street, characteristic red double-decker buses and famous sights such as the London Eye, River Thames, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben.
Cheap Car Hire at Heathrow Airport
With Enterprise, drivers will find competitive deals on vehicle hire, with extra savings for online pre-paid car hire. By booking and paying in advance you'll pay 10% less and you can still cancel up to 3 days for your car hire dates. The easy-to-use, self-service booking system displays current availability, top hire deals and advance booking discounts.
At London Heathrow, Enterprise offers customers a streamlined hire car collection process. Customer service representatives will complete the necessary arrangements quickly and efficiently so that drivers can continue their onward journey as soon as possible.
One-Way Car Hire
With Enterprise's one-way car hire option, you can head off from Heathrow Airport with your newly rented car and return it to any of the hundreds of other Enterprise branches around the country.
This is much more convenient as you may be leaving from another airport or only need a car for part of your trip. With one-way car hire you don't need to come back to the airport to return your car, you can leave it at any Enterprise branch along your route. You also save time and money on the extra car hire hours required to return the car. Learn more about our one-way car hire service.
A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire
Enterprise has an extensive range of vehicles in all sizes and price ranges, from modern, fuel-efficient minis and compact vehicles with low running costs to mid-sized economy cars and full-size saloons.
SUVs and people carriers are ideal for larger groups or families, especially those with luggage. Car hire customers will find the perfect vehicle to suit their preferences in the modern, comfortable and reliable selection of cars at London Heathrow.
Driving Information at Heathrow Airport
From Heathrow, central London is as little as 30 minutes away by car in light traffic. If driving to the centre, consider leaving as early as possible at peak periods. Be aware that you will probably need to pay the congestion charge so, if you are trying to get to the other side of London, taking the M25 outer ring road is probable a quicker and cheaper option than driving through the centre.
The M25 is easily accessed from Heathrow and intersects with all the main motorways heading throughout the country so, whatever your destination, you can be on your way in good time.
Attractions around Heathrow
If you are staying around Heathrow your hire car will give you easy access to visit the nearby towns of Staines and Hounslow, where there is a variety of shopping opportunities, with a blend of fine restaurants and bars.
Hounslow Urban Farm is great for the whole family and has a range of exotic and farm animals that are used to visitors. Bedfont Lakes Country Park is just a stone’s throw away from Heathrow and is an ideal place to relax and unwind, with the Animal Rescue Centre proving a hit with most visitors.
Places to Visit Near Heathrow
Heathrow is ideally situated to take advantage of several attractions in the surrounding areas, and with fantastic links to all the major motorways in the area, most of them are easily and quickly reached in your hire car.
Thorpe Park is just 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport, so make use of your car hire by taking the whole family on the quick drive to this popular amusement park. With over 30 rides and attractions, including no less than five exciting and hair-raising roller coaster rides, Thorpe Park is family fun guranteed.
Just east of Heathrow lies Windsor Castle, the world's largest and oldest still-to-this-day-occupied castle, belonging to the Royal Family. Eton College, where a large percentage of British Prime Ministers were educated, is just a short drive from here, too, and is worth a visit.
Rental Policies
Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.
AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.
This is a location-specific DROP policy for LHR. It should only appear for LHR.
In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.
Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE/PERSONAL EFFECTS COVERAGE (PAI/PEC) IS OFFERED AT THE TIME OF RENTAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL DAILY CHARGE. IF ACCEPTED THE PAI CONTAINED IN THE POLICY PROVIDES RENTER AND RENTER'S PASSENGERS WITH ACCIDENTAL DEATH, ACCIDENT MEDICAL EXPENSES AND AMBULANCE EXPENSE BENEFITS. THE PEC CONTAINED IN THE POLICY INSURES THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF THE RENTER, ADDITIONAL DRIVERS, OR ANY MEMBER OF THE RENTER'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDES IN THE RENTER'S HOUSEHOLD AND WHO IS TRAVELING WITH THE RENTER AGAINST RISKS OF LOSS OR DAMAGE. BENEFITS ARE PAYABLE IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE THE RENTER OR PASSENGERS MAY HAVE. THIS IS A SUMMARY ONLY. PAI/PEC IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF THE PAI/PEC POLICY UNDERWRITTEN BY EMPIRE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OR EMPIRE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY DEPENDING ON THE RENTAL LOCATION. THE PURCHASE OF PAI/PEC IS OPTIONAL AND NOT REQUIRED TO RENT A CAR. THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY PAI/PEC MAY DUPLICATE THE RENTER'S EXISTING COVERAGE. ENTERPRISE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO EVALUATE THE ADEQUACY OF THE RENTER'S EXISTING COVERAGE; THEREFORE THE RENTER SHOULD EXAMINE HIS OR HER PERSONAL INSURANCE POLICIES OR OTHER SOURCES OF COVERAGE THAT MAY DUPLICATE THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY PAI/PEC. THE FEE FOR PAI/PEC AT THIS LOCATION IS BETWEEN $3.00 AND $7.00 PER DAY.
Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles . If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required.
Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.
Documentation- all drivers must produce a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. All renters must produce photographic ID- this can be a passport or driving license. International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K. Renters who wish to use a debit card may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Car Hire FAQs
The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:
- The length of time you are renting the car
- Car class selected
- Rental location
- Added insurance or protection products
- Additional products selected
- If you have to modify your reservation
- If you have to extend your reservation
- If you have to change your rental drop-off location
For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.
To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:
- To be 25 years old
- A valid driving licence with a photo
- A photo ID (for example: a driving licence or passport)
- Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you're renting from)
Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to:
- An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the licence is written in a language or characters different from those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
- Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK.
As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.
Fuel policy at non-airport locations:
- You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
- A full tank of fuel is not guaranteed.
Fuel policy at airport car rental locations:
- You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
- You may opt to pre-pay for fuel — pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
- You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
- The pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of fuel minus a per gallon discount.
Note: Pre-paid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.
For additional questions, please visit our main car rental FAQs page.