Car Rental London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Collect your Heathrow Airport car rental and enjoy the stunning architecture, magnificent towers, and iconic sites that make London dreamy. We have a wide range of Heathrow Airport car rental options: from 4X4s, SUVs, electric cars and more.

Where is the Hertz Heathrow Airport Rental Desk?

The Heathrow Airport car rental desk is located within Terminal 3. Once you’ve collected your Heathrow Airport car rental, head over to our car park located next to Terminal 5.  It takes about 10 minutes on foot to get to Terminal 5, or you can take the Elizabeth Line train which provides free inter-terminal transfers.

Heathrow Airport also provides inter-terminal assistance and accessibility services to persons with disabilities. Head over to any of the assistance area desks in each terminal, located just before the Security departures.

NOTE: Terminals are further constructed with moving walkways and lifts for easy access. There are also Staxi wheelchairs, i-caddies, and help shuttles to facilitate movement.

Here’s a more detailed guide for getting to the Hertz Car rental from your arrival terminal:

• Terminal 1, 2 and 3: Once you claim your baggage, use the terminal shuttle if you’re at Terminal 1 or walk from Terminal 3 to the Hertz pick-up point by exiting via Chester Road and turning left towards Cromer Road until you reach Terminal 3 waiting area.
• Terminal 4: Exit baggage claim and head onto bus stop 11. Take Bus 482 and exit onto Terminal 5 stop and change to Bus 423. Ride until Pinglestone Close (stop G) and exit. The Hertz car park is a 10 min walk south of the bus stop.
• Terminal 5: Exit baggage claim and take Bus 423. Ride until Pinglestone Close (stop G) and exit. The Hertz car park is a 10 min walk south.

How to get from Heathrow Airport to London City Center

While the city of London is expansive and has tons of places to explore, the city center is a great place to start your journey. Here’s how you get there in your Heathrow Airport car rental: 

1. Leave the lot on Northern Perimeter Road (West), turn right onto Nelson Road and right again to Newbury Road.
2. Continue on Newbury Road to join the M4 motorway.
3. Follow the signs for M4 Central London/M25/Gatwick Airport.
4. Continue on the M4, which becomes the A4 after 7.5 miles.
5. Follow the A4 through Chiswick and Hammersmith, and it will take you into Kensington and Piccadilly

What Cars Can I Rent from Heathrow Airport?

Whether you’re looking for a Heathrow Airport car rental for a solo adventure or a weekend getaway with the family, find the perfect car with Hertz.

Family car rental

Enjoy family time and make memories with your loved ones with a Hertz family car rental. Choose from options such as the Vauxhall Astra to experience London in comfort.

SUV car rental

Are you looking to tour the sights and sounds of Greater London and beyond? Then do so with SUV options such as the Jaguar F-Pace, perfect for handling tough terrain and carrying plenty of luggage.

Compact Cars

Choose a compact car rental that’s ideal for navigating the narrow streets and tight corners of London’s central and Soho districts. Compact options like the Kia Creed can help you maneuver swiftly through London’s busiest streets, securing parking much quicker.

EV Car rental

Avoid congestion charges while touring London by going electric with Hertz. Choose from a wide range of Heathrow Airport electric car rentals such as the Tesla Model 3 and the Polestar 2.

Economy car rental

Looking for the perfect balance between pricing and comfort? Our Heathrow Airport car rental offers options such as the Ford Fiesta to get you where you need to go

Time to drop off your car rental back at Heathrow Airport? Here’s everything you need to know.

Where to return your rental car

When you’re finished with your journey you can drop off the Car back at our Heathrow car rental locations. Here’s how to get to them when you’re coming back from London:

Hertz rental location at Terminal 3 (Ideal if you’re going to Terminal 1,2,3 or 4)

1. Take the M4 motorway towards Heathrow Airport.
2. Follow the signs for Heathrow Airport and exit the motorway at Junction 4.
3. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A408 towards Uxbridge.
4. At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Sheffield Road.
5. Follow Sheffield Road for approximately 0.3 miles and take the first right onto Longford Close.
6. Follow Longford Close to the end and turn right onto Bath Road.
7. From Bath Road head straight and turn left onto Nene Road.
8. Take the second exit from the roundabout and merge left into Tunnel Road.
9. Exit the tunnel Road and follow the route onto Cromer Road.
10. The Hertz drop-off location will be on your left.
11. Note for Terminal 4 passengers: You can take a direct shuttle to Terminal 4 near the drop-off point.

Hertz rental location at Northern Perimeter Road (Ideal for Terminal 5 passengers)

1. Take the M4 motorway towards Heathrow Airport.
2. Follow the signs for Heathrow Airport and exit the motorway at Junction 4.
3. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A408 towards Uxbridge.
4. At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Sheffield Road.
5. Follow Sheffield Road for approximately 0.3 miles and take the first right onto Longford Close.
6. Follow Longford Close to the end and turn right onto Bath Road.
7. Turn left onto Northern Perimeter Rd.
8. Head on straight for about 1.8 mile
9. Turn left into the Hertz car park to return your car.

What to do when you return your rental car

Once you arrive at the lot you can drop off your Heathrow Airport car rental. Our team will collect your keys and inspect your vehicle.

Get more information on returning your car rental.

How To Extend Your Hire Car Booking

You can extend your Heathrow Airport car rental online via our website. Or let our staff about when you pick up your vehicle that you would like to extend your rental. You can also contact the Hertz team over the phone at (+44) (0)20 3970 2737 for leisure reservations, and (+44) (0) 843 309 3009 for corporate reservations and long-term rentals.

You’ll need your car hire record number (this will be on your original receipt) as well as your driver’s license.

FAQs

Does Hertz offer liability protection?

A standard car hire includes a collision damage waiver and theft protection which limit the excess in the event of damage or theft. For total peace of mind consider purchasing Supercover with Hertz which eliminates the excess in the event of an incident.

Are there late fees for airport car hires?

You may be charged late fees on your Heathrow Airport car rental if you fail to return the vehicle at the designated time. Most EU locations offer a grace period of 29 minutes, but if you complete your return later than this, you may be charged for an extra day’s rental.

What payment methods does Hertz accept?

Hertz accepts most major debit and credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Maestro, Hertz Charge Cards (HCC) and One Trip Travel Orders (OTTO). If payment is via Credit/Debit Cards, they must be in the driver's name. Check our Forms of Payment for a detailed guide. Read more about our payment options.