Heathrow has car hire desks in the arrivals areas of Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Complete the paperwork at the desk, then the company usually takes you to your car on its own transfer bus.
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Returning the car
Your rental company tells you where to return the car. Many companies’ car parks are on the roads around the airport (see each company’s address below), so allow time for the transfer bus back.
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Straight onto the motorway
Heathrow sits beside the M25, the motorway that circles most of Greater London, so you can reach the rest of the UK easily.
Each company’s own pick-up directions
As the companies give them on DiscoverCars (read 12 October 2026). Check your voucher too: directions change.
KKeddyShow directions
Northern Perimeter Road West Heathrow Airport, Longford, Hounslow TW6 2QE
Take the shuttle bus from: T1- Bus stop 2. T2- Bus stops 7 and 8. T3- Bus stop 17. T4- Bus stop 2. T5- Bus stops 26 and 27. Buses run from 04:30 - 00:00. Outside of these hours please make your own way to the office.
UU-SaveShow directions
Holiday Inn M4J4, 239 Sipson Rd, West Drayton UB7 0HW
For local customers:
If not flying into Heathrow use Overground to West Drayton or Tube to Hounslow West. From either station use bus 222 to The Plough bus stop. If arriving by car, taxi or Uber use postcode UB7 0HW.
Customers flying into Heathrow terminals only:
Use Hourly Hotel Hoppa Services from Terminal Bus Stops. Please make the driver aware you are hiring from Green Motion. Green Motion customers travel for free on this service.
Terminal 2 - Bus stops 9 & 10 – Bus H2B - Departs 30mins past the hour every hour (an extra on the hour service runs between 6am & 12noon).
Terminal 3 - Bus stops 12 & 13 – Bus H2B - Departs 6mins past the hour every hour (an extra 36mins past the hour service runs between 6am & 12noon).
Terminal 4 - Heathrow express to T2 – Bus stops 9 & 10 - Bus H2B - Departs 25mins past the hour every hour.
Terminal 5 - Bus stop 17 & 18 – Bus H5B - Departs 25mins past the hour every hour.
Important notes
Heathrow bus transfer time tables are regularly changed. Customers are advised to visit www.hotelhoppa.co.uk/routes-timetables/ to plan their arrival. When collecting the vehicle please proceed to the rental office at the FRONT of the Holiday Inn. DO NOT GO TO THE RETURNS OFFICE AT THE REAR.
AAddCarShow directions
Vista Building, 50 Salisbury Road Hounslow, Tw4 6Jq
Free transfers inside the airport are available. Use your payment card to open the train barriers.
Follow the yellow “Underground” signs from the arrivals area. Take the Piccadilly Line train to Hatton Cross:
• From Terminals 2 & 3 – Platform 2 (1 stop)
• From Terminal 4 – Platform 1, train to Cockfosters (2 stops)
• From Terminal 5 – Platform 6 (2 stops)
At Hatton Cross:Go upstairs, turn left, exit through the bus station, then turn left again.
Walk to the bike shed on the main road. Look for blue “Pick-up/Drop-off Point” signs.
Call 00442032815888 or +447534179119 (WhatsApp) when you arrive to the pick up point.
The Car Rental Square shuttle bus is free and comes every 15 minutes.
GreenMotionShow directions
239 Sipson Rd, Sipson, West Drayton UB7 0HW
If not flying into Heathrow, use the Overground to West Drayton or the Tube to Hounslow West. From either station, take bus 222 to ‘The Plough’ bus stop. For those arriving by car, taxi, or Uber, use postcode UB7 0HW. Customers flying into Heathrow terminals can use Hourly Hotel Hoppa Services from Terminal Bus Stops. It is important to inform the driver that hiring is from Green Motion.
At Terminal 2, bus stops 9 & 10, the bus H2B departs 45 minutes past the hour every hour, with an extra service at 7 AM and 10 AM. At Terminal 3, bus stops 12 & 13, the bus H2B departs 51 minutes past the hour every hour, with an extra service at 7 AM and 10 AM. At Terminal 5, bus stop 17 & 18, the bus H5B departs 15 minutes past the hour every hour. At Terminal 4, take the Heathrow Express to T2, where bus stops 9 & 10 will have the bus H2B departing 30 minutes past the hour every hour.
CCarwizShow directions
Vista Centre, Salisbury Road 50 -Hounslow, United Kingdom
Free transfers inside the airport are available. Use your payment card to open the train barriers.
Follow the yellow “Underground” signs from the arrivals area.
Take the Piccadilly Line train to Hatton Cross:
From Terminals 2 & 3 – Platform 2 (1 stop)
From Terminal 4 – Platform 1, train to Cockfosters (2 stops)
From Terminal 5 – Platform 6 (2 stops)
At Hatton Cross:
Go upstairs, turn left, exit through the bus station, then turn left again.
Walk to the bike shed on the main road. Look for blue “Pick-up/Drop-off Point” signs.
Call 00442032815888 or +447534179119 (WhatsApp) when you arrive to the pick up point. The Car Rental Square shuttle bus is free and comes every 15 minutes.
DrivaliaShow directions
804-834 Bath Road TW5 9UH LONDON
Arriving from air:
The transfer from the airport to Drivalia is operated by National Express – Hotel Hoppa.
Please note: You will require your Drivalia Voucher to use the Hoppa (Either Printed and / or Digital Voucher proof Accepted). There is no bus services from Terminal 4, either use the free airport shuttle service to T5 and catch the bus or use a taxi service.
Heathrow Terminal 2 – H2D Bus. Departs every 15 and 45 minutes past every hour 0414 to 2215 (bus stops 9 and 10 – bus number H2D).
Heathrow Terminal 3 – H2D Bus Departs every 19 and 50 minutes past every hour 0519 to 2219 (bus stops 12 and 13 – bus number H2D).
Heathrow Terminal 5 – H5D Bus. Departs every 15 and 45 minutes past every hour 0448 to 2215 (bus stops 17 and 18 – bus number H5D).
Non-Airport Collection: Please collect from our office located at 804-834 Bath Road, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW5 9UH.
Arriving on train:
For a fast connection via rail service to London every 15 mins, boarding Heathrow Express is a cheap, fast and convenient way of travelling to and from the airport to central London.
Arriving on bus:
Multiple bus services operate to and from the airport and connect to the National rail network. Transport for London operates a cash-free service where you would need to purchase an Oyster card, use contactless payment, or prepaid ticket for your bus journey.
Postcode for satellite navigation TW5 9UH. Pull into the car park and head to the reception. If you are arriving out of hours please call the branch to ensure no concerns with your return. "
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23 car hire companies at Heathrow Airport, by rating
Ratings are from customers who booked through DiscoverCars, out of 10, read 12 October 2026. Prices are their range per day in euros.
30 mph (48 km/h) in built-up areas, 60 mph (96 km/h) on single carriageways and 70 mph (112 km/h) on dual carriageways and motorways, unless signs say otherwise.
Driving in central London’s Congestion Charge zone costs £18 a day (£21 if paid up to 3 days later), 07:00–18:00 on weekdays and 12:00–18:00 at weekends and bank holidays.
The Ultra Low Emission Zone covers all London boroughs (not the M25), 24 hours a day. Cars that don’t meet its emission standards pay £12.50 a day, so ask your rental company if the car meets them.
Heathrow has car hire desks in the arrivals areas of Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Complete the paperwork at the desk, then the company usually takes you to your car on its own transfer bus.
How much does car hire at Heathrow Airport cost?
DiscoverCars showed an average of €37 per day at Heathrow Airport on 12 October 2026, from about €26 a day in November to €57 in July. Your price depends on the car, dates and how far ahead you book.
When is car hire cheapest at Heathrow Airport?
November, at an average of €26 a day. July is the most expensive month (€57), and December is when most people search for a car here.
Which car hire company is best rated at Heathrow Airport?
Arnold Clark, rated 9.2/10 from 131 DiscoverCars customer ratings, followed by Alamo (8.9) and Enterprise (8.9).
How long do people rent a car for at Heathrow Airport?
8 days on average, according to DiscoverCars booking data.
Do I pay the Congestion Charge driving from Heathrow?
Only if you drive into the central London Congestion Charge zone during its hours (07:00–18:00 weekdays, 12:00–18:00 weekends and bank holidays): £18 a day, or £21 if you pay up to 3 days later. The zone is in central London, not at the airport.
Which side of the road do you drive on in the UK?
The left. Speed limits for cars are 30 mph in built-up areas, 60 mph on single carriageways and 70 mph on dual carriageways and motorways, unless signs say otherwise.