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Our top branches in London

4.5
Heathrow
24h Return
Terminal 2 Landside Arrivals
London
TW6 1EF
United Kingdom
4.5
Heathrow T5
24h Return
Terminal 5 Sofitel London Heathrow T5
London
TW6 2GD
United Kingdom
4.5
Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
24h Return
Hilton London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
Horley
RH6 0LL
United Kingdom
4.5
Stansted Airport
24h Return
Car Rental Village Coopers End Road
Stansted
CM24 1SJ
United Kingdom
4.7
London St. Pancras/King's Cross
24h Return
Pancras Rd/Eurostar
London
N1C 4QP
United Kingdom
4.7
London Shepherd's Bush
24h Return
West12 Shopping Centre 16 Shepherds Bush Green
London
W12 8PH
United Kingdom
4.4
London Stratford International Station
24h Return
International Way
London
E20 1YY
United Kingdom
4.2
London Battersea/Vauxhall
24h Return
275 Queenstown Road
London
SW8 3NP
United Kingdom
4.4
London Victoria Station
24h Return
Victoria St
London
SW1E 5ND
United Kingdom
4.7
Luton Airport
24h Return
Essex House, Proctor Way
Luton
LU2 9PE
United Kingdom

Our services at London

Car Hire London

Our car rental fleet in London comprises of a full and diverse range. We carry hatchbacks, MPVs, luxury cars as well as low-emission hybrids. Hire a compact car to navigate the city streets in comfort. Alternatively, choose a luxury

for plenty of space for passengers and luggage. We also offer small to large
vans
, which are ideal for transporting materials or for a stress-free home move in the city. With a large network of convenient branches across the city, it's easy to find a London car hire near you. We cover London's major airports, including
Gatwick
,
Heathrow
,
Luton
and
Stansted
, as well as the transportation hubs St. Pancras, Victoria and Stratford. Many of our branches offer extended opening hours and 24-hour returns, allowing you to flexibly pick your car up and drop it off at a time that suits you.

Great deals on London car rental with SIXT

Enjoy the attractions of London or head out to the countryside in a luxurious sports car or convertible from premium brands that include BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar. Should you need to tailor your vehicle to your needs, our attractive range of extras and add-ons are sure to add convenience to your driving experience in the city. Navigate London's A to Z of busy streets or tackle the motorways in confidence with a sat nav while child seats keep your whole party at ease. Exploring as far as you like is easy with additional drivers and unlimited mileage packages.

Explore London with your rental car

  • Theme parks: Pack up the hire car and take the kids for a day of thrills and rides. Thorpe Park is one of the best theme parks in the UK with record-breaking rollercoasters. Chessington World of Adventures is particularly great for younger children. Both are just outside London and easily accessible by car.
  • High-end shopping: If you want some of the best shopping in Europe, London has it all. A hire car can come in handy after a spree. Enjoy a trip to Selfridges on Oxford Street or Harrods in Knightsbridge knowing you’ll have plenty of space to carry your bags home.
  • Head to the seaside: If the weather is nice or you simply want to get out of the city, Brighton is just under two hours away from London in your hire car. Famous for its Victorian era pier and general architecture, the seaside resort is full of interesting shops, cafes and pubs.

Winter in London

Winter temperatures are generally around 9° and it’s good to be prepared for rain. There are so many things to see and do you may not even notice if the weather is inclement. As most tourists visit London during the summer, most popular tourist attractions are quieter. Nevertheless, be sure to book tickets in advance if this is on your to-do list. Trafalgar Square always has a nice Christmas Tree and after viewing that you can head to one of the many Christmas markets like Winterville in Victoria Park or the Southbank Centre Wintertime Festival. Or you can just go to a pub and have a pint and some hearty food. The roads in London should be fine in winter, so rent a luxury saloon to see the city in style.

Driving information for London

  • National and international flights land at London's Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports, all of which are located between 20 and 40 miles out of town and have fast motorway links into the city. SIXT has branches at each of these airports, so you'll be able to pick up your hire car wherever you land.
  • London has its own traffic restrictions, one-way systems and roadworks, navigating these can be made easier with a sat nav that guides you on less congested routes. Transport for London have
    live status updates
    so you can always keep up to date and plan your drive accordingly.
  • Don't risk a street parking fine with your car hire in London but choose from multistorey and underground parking available across the city and its districts. Please be aware that London operates both a congestion charge and a low emission zone within the centre. The congestion charge will not be covered by SIXT - but our friendly staff in branch can let you know how to pay.
  • Always be extra cautious when driving and parking in London, as there are many pedestrians, buses and cyclists which you can come across unexpectedly. The city itself covers a huge area and is bordered in many places by the M25 motorway which grants you easy access to the rest of the UK.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.5
4.459611
Based on 8922 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.6
At the SIXT branch
4.6
Vehicle handover
4.5
Vehicle return

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in London. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in London

Can I hire a car in London if I'm under 25?

Yes, unlike with many other car rental companies in London, SIXT is able to offer a wide variety of

. You are able to hire a car from as young as 21 years of age with a discount available for students. All drivers under the age of 28 will have to pay a young driver surcharge.

Do I have to pay the London Congestion Charge?

Yes, you will have to pay the congestion charge for each day you are driving within the congestion zone in London. It is your responsibility to register your hire vehicle when you pick your car up from a branch inside the congestion zone or whenever you drive within the zone. Learn more about the congestion charge

.

Can I book a one-way car rental in London?

It is possible to pick your hire car up at one of our London branches and return it to another SIXT location elsewhere in the country, including in Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. On our booking form you can enter the London branch you'd like to collect your vehicle from in and then choose an alternative return branch to check if your selection is possible.

Yes, it is possible to pick up a hire car in London and drive it in many European countries. Find more detailed information

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