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Cheap Car Hire in London Heathrow Airport from R208
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in London Heathrow Airport with a pick-up date of 31/8 and drop-off date of 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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London Heathrow Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in London Heathrow Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 August 2025.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | R658 |
Cheapest price per day | R208 |
Popular car types in London Heathrow Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in London Heathrow Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 August 2025.
There are currently 383 hire locations operating at London Heathrow Airport spread across 46 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at London Heathrow Airport is small car at R208 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R384+
Compact
R238+
Full-size SUV
R878+
Mini
R208+
Premium
R724+
Luxury
R933+
Compact SUV
R404+
Intermediate SUV
R506+
Compare car hire deals at London Heathrow Airport by type
Here are the best London Heathrow Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Volkswagen up!R208/day
2
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Hyundai AccentR238/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i10R364/day
4
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A/C
Best car hire deals found at London Heathrow Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in London Heathrow Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in London Heathrow Airport with an average daily rate of R510. Data was last updated on 25 August 2025.
Hyundai VenueR404/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo VivoR384/day
2
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz CLAR938/day
5
4
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for London Heathrow Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in London Heathrow Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at London Heathrow Airport?
For the best savings on car hire at London Heathrow Airport, make your reservation 16 days before pickup. The average price then is just R296/day – about 942% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company at London Heathrow Airport?
DRIVALIA is currently the cheapest car hire company at London Heathrow Airport with deals as low as R284,92/day found in the past two weeks. GREEN MOTION is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R301,82/day.
What is the best car hire company at London Heathrow Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at London Heathrow Airport is Alamo (rated 8.3/10 with 10 reviews). Europcar (rated 7.8/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.3
Europcar
7.8
Sixt
7.8
Avis
7.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport is January, when you can expect to pay R366/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport is December (R732/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R366
February
R436
March
R453
April
R523
May
R436
June
R505
July
R540
August
R558
September
R488
October
R453
November
R418
December
R732
What car do most people hire at London Heathrow Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in London Heathrow Airport are the following: Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar), Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Compact cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at London Heathrow Airport?
Both Budget and Sunnycars have 3 locations at London Heathrow Airport, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in London Heathrow Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in London Heathrow Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in London Heathrow Airport. Reviews were last updated on 25 August 2025.
Alamo
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
8,5
Overall
8,3
Pick-up/drop-off
8,5
Value
7,8
Europcar
8 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,2
Comfort
8,4
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
8,1
Value
7,8
Sixt
28 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,5
Comfort
8,4
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
7,2
Avis
10 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,1
Overall
7,7
Pick-up/drop-off
7,8
Value
7,5
Hertz
24 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
7,8
Overall
7,3
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
7,4
Budget
18 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,0
Comfort
7,0
Overall
6,9
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
6,3
Ace
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6,6
Comfort
5,3
Overall
4,6
Pick-up/drop-off
5,6
Value
4,9
Sunnycars
3 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in London Heathrow Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at London Heathrow Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R635/day when booking a car hire at London Heathrow Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R356/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Aug. 17.
Which car hire providers are at London Heathrow Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at London Heathrow Airport. The following companies can be found near the London Heathrow Airport car hire counter:Allegiance (10,0)keddy by Europcar (10,0)Alamo (8,3)Europcar (7,8)Sixt (7,8)Avis (7,7)National (7,5)Hertz (7,3)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,3)Budget (6,9)
How much does it cost to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport for a week from GREEN MOTION ?
GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at London Heathrow Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R3 267 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month at London Heathrow Airport?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at London Heathrow Airport.
How much does it cost to rent a car at London Heathrow Airport for a month?
The average cost of a car hire at London Heathrow Airport for a month is R14 000. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car hires by fuel type in London Heathrow Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in London Heathrow Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in London Heathrow Airport. Deals were last updated on 25 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in London Heathrow Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R18+).
Electric
R18+
Hybrid
R29+
Petrol/Diesel
R29+