London Heathrow Airport car hire
Car hire Heathrow: Find your perfect airport rental
We know that you will be landing at London Heathrow Airport after an arduous journey. So we aim to get you into your hire car as quickly as humanly possible. Our rental station is just a short shuttle bus ride from terminals 2, 3 and 4.If you're arriving at Heathrow Terminal 2, we now offer a Fast Track pick-up service from right outside T2's arrivals hall. Landing at T5? You can collect your car from Terminal 5's short-stay car park on level 4.
Get the following benefits when you book direct with us:
- Avis Price Promise
You'll always get our best prices when booking on this site, or we’ll refund the difference.
- Free Cancellation
Cancel with no charge up to 24 hours before pick-up for ‘Pay on Collection’ reservations.
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
Comprehensive Zero-Excess cover means no need to pay or claim.
- Speedy collection
Jump the queue with pre-prepared paperwork and your vehicle at the ready.
- VIP Treatment
In some locations, go straight to your car where the keys and paperwork will be waiting.
- Member-only benefits
Unlock money-off vouchers, free weekends, upgrades and inclusive additional driver cover at no extra cost.
Landing at London Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 or 4?
Our central Heathrow car rental station is a short shuttle bus ride from Terminals 2, 3 and 4 (Northrop Road, off the airport's North Perimeter Road; postcode for GPS: TW6 2QA).If time is of the essence, consider our new Fast-track pick-up service at T2.
With Fast Track, passengers can step off their flight, zip through customs and unlock their car rental at Terminal 2. Your ride will be waiting kerbside right outside the arrivals hall. We charge GBP 19.99 for this service.
Whichever method you choose, we'll make sure you're on the open road in no time.
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Car hire at Heathrow Terminal 5
Landing at Heathrow Terminal 5? Avis rental cars can be picked up and dropped off at T5's short-stay car park on level 4.To locate the Avis rental desk, walk through arrivals, turn right and head towards the underground station. This is opposite Marks & Spencer. Continue past the station, through the double doors. Lifts are located to the left and you'll spy a sign directing you to Avis Budget on level 4.
Take the lift to the short stay car park on level 4. We’ll see you there, just to your right.
Members of Avis Preferred who are flying on BA can take advantage of the complimentary Avis Priority Rental Service. Pick up your rental car right outside Arrivals, bypassing the rental station entirely. Once a booking has been made, you will receive further intructions via SMS and email on how to pick up your car. Sign up to Avis Preferred here.
Book your Heathrow Terminal 5 car hire now.
Avis van hire at Heathrow airport - all Terminals
What do you need to shift? Our new van rental fleet spans small hire vans, perfect for that weekend DIY project; medium vans, well suited to hauling rolls of carpet, heavy floor tiles, or moving the kids to university; and large hire vans to accommodate some or all your wordly goods.When you need to carry big loads and people, our six-seater van is the perfect answer. It comes equipped with rear parking sensors and cruise control for a relaxed driving experience, and boasts a multi-function display, USB ports and a plush interior. Just the job for a family adventure or a work trip.
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Introducing Fast-track car rental at Heathrow Terminal 2
How to book the serviceBook in the normal way, using the panel at the top of any page. Once you've chosen your car you can add Fast-track when you come to Choose Your Extras. Don't want to book in advance? Simply make your way to our in-terminal desk and one of our rental agents will be happy to help.
Where to pick up your Avis hire car
Collect your keys from the Avis rental desk in the stunning glass-and-steel Terminal 2. As illustrated on the map (left), head out to the car park and take the second or third lift down to the ground floor. Follow the zebra crossing to the right and you’ll see a row of exclusive Avis parking spaces.
Where to drop off your Avis hire car
Please return your hire car to the main Avis Heathrow rental station located on the Northern Perimeter Road. You'll find us at Northrop Road – you may want to key in the postcode TW6 2QA onto your GPS.
The car you pick is the car you get
Our curated collection of stylish hire cars with attitude, the Avis Select Series offers you the chance to accelerate away from Heathrow Airport in the exact model you fancy.Avis Select Series is available at many major airports and city locations in the UK, Ireland, Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. Book your chosen car in the exact same way as you would our standard fleet.
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Plan your trip from Heathrow
From Heathrow Airport, it’s only a 12-mile drive into Central London and its iconic art and architecture, lavish parkland, unstoppable design, rich theatre and sensational music.After visiting a selection of London’s approximately 30,000 shops, 6,000 restaurants, 7,000 pubs and encyclopaedic list of heritage attractions, you may be ready for adventures further afield.
Beyond Heathrow
Motor for just over an hour up to the tearoom-filled villages of the Cotswolds and steer right for the ancient academy city of Oxford. Or set off due south to explore the wild moors and surfer-friendly bays of the southwest. En route, take in Bath, a spa destination since Celtic times, or cross into Wales for the second-hand bookshop capital of the world, Hay-on-Wye, or Swansea’s sublime, sandy neighbour Rhossili.
Head north from Heathrow for the Minsters and small town charm of Yorkshire, or Wordsworth country nestled in the lush Lake District. Further north, uncover the stunning Northumberland coast.
Pass into Scotland and the golf courses of North Berwick. From Edinburgh it’s a 15 minute hop to hilltop Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by The Da Vinci Code. Glasgow and 16th-century Stirling Castle are nearby. Continue climbing for the Grampian hills, the Cairngorm massif and the jagged west coast.
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We know getting the small details right can make a big difference, so here are some trusted travel tips to help you enjoy your journey from Heathrow.Driving in the UK
Want a quick guide to the rules of the UK roads? We’ve unlocked them for you.
Don’t get lost …
To make your journey even easier, we can include a sat nav with your car so you can relax.
Finish with a smile
Heathrow Airport is clearly signposted from all major motorways. Simply exit the M4 at Junction 4, follow the signs to Heathrow and head towards Terminal 4. You’ll soon see signs for Avis car rental return.
Return your car when it suits you
You can return your hire car out of hours, because we understand flights run through the night. Just tell us in advance.
Your hire car in London awaits … and the open road lies ahead.
Book now to unlock the world.
Don't forget the London Congestion Charge
This hire station is not in the London Congestion Charge zone but drivers travelling into central London between 7am and 6pm on Monday to Friday will have to pay the charge on a daily basis. Drivers should look out for the Congestion Charge signs en route.Find out how to pay the charge. We can process the payment on your behalf for the first day of your hire, so you have more time to relax and enjoy the journey. Just let us know when you collect your car.
Dartford Crossing
You will see notifications about a charge as you pass through the Dartford Crossing. You don’t need to do anything, or pay the fee in advance, as we will make the payment on your behalf. The crossing fee will be charged to the payment card registered to your rental within 14 days of the authority notifying us of the crossing, with no additional costs included.
Driving rules in United Kingdom
Which side of the road?In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
- Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
- There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London
- Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road
Speed Limits
All speed signs will be in mph.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
- Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)
- Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- Children aged under 12 or less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
Please note, it is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.