Find your perfect hire car at London Bridge Station
Whether you're sightseeing around London's most famous landmarks, on a business trip to the City of London or looking for an easy car rental near London Tower Bridge, booking your hire car from Avis London Bridge puts you right where you need to be.
From London Bridge Station you're right in the heart of things with attractions like bustling Borough Market, The Shard, Tower Bridge and Southwark Cathedral all close by.
Pick up your Avis rental near London Bridge Station and you'll find renting a car gives you easy access to stunning sights outside the capital. Swap the city streets of South East London for the open road and you'll find stunning countryside, coastal towns and villages all within easy reach.
Book direct with Avis and you'll benefit from flexible booking with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road quickly. Plus, we've a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you'll love.
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Where to find Avis at London Bridge Station and London Tower Bridge
You'll find our Avis rental station conveniently located between London Bridge Station and London Tower Bridge at Q Park Tower Bridge London, 46-50 Gainsford Street, SE1 2NE.
The rental desk is a short walk of around 10min from London Tower Bridge Station. Please leave the station via the Tooley Street exit and you'll find Gainsford Street a short distance along on the left hand side.
Avis services at London Bridge Station
Our Avis London Bridge Station car rental location near London Tower Bridge offers a wide variety of car hire options along with an Avis Preferred Service and an out-of-hours key drop at the return office.
Our range of rental cars at Avis London Bridge Station has got you covered with compact vehicles for easy parking; practical economy options like the Volkswagen Polo that are small but spacious; mid-size automatics that are perfect for road trips and holiday adventures; hatchbacks that are comfortable and stylish with plenty of space for the kids; as well as large cars, estates and people carriers when you've the whole family along (plus all their gear).
Explore London and the South East by hire car
From the Avis rental desk near London Tower Bridge and London Bridge Station, a short drive across the River Thames takes you right into the heart of the City of London. There's so much to explore in the City but you'll never run out of things to do in London's historic Southbank from the modern masterpieces at Tate Modern to the artisan treats and legendary coffee on sale at Borough Market.
If you want to leave the city behind, hiring a rental car in London makes that easy. Swap the skyscrapers for the seaside and in 90min you can reach the pebble beaches of the south coast. Choose from the vibrant city of Brighton or the elegance of Eastbourne and drive back to London on the scenic route over the rolling hills of the South Downs.
London Bridge Station FAQS
Can I cancel or amend my booking?
Yes, you can cancel, amend or extend your Avis London Bridge Station car hire with us via the manage your booking section online or on our Avis app. Avis offers free cancellations up to 48h before pick-up.
What are the age requirements for hiring a rental car at Avis London Bridge Station
The minimum age to rent a car with Avis from London Bridge Station is 23. In the UK, a young driver surcharge will apply to drivers the age of 25. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.
There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car but you’ll be told if there are any age restrictions for the vehicle you request on booking.
What documents do I need to hire a car from London Bridge Station?
To hire a car at London Bridge Station, you just need to bring your:
- Driving licence – held for at least 1 year from the date of pick-up.
- The credit card used for your booking.
- Photo ID such as a passport or driving licence taken in the last 10 years.
Can I pick up my rental car at Avis London Bridge Station and return it at another location?
One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from London Bridge Station and then return it to another Avis office in the United Kingdom. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel.
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, unless indicated by road signs:
- Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
- Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)
- Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
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
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.
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.
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.
