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Cheap Car Hire in London Heathrow Airport from R237
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 16/10 and drop-off date of 31/10. 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 10 October 2025.
Most popular company | DRIVALIA |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R504 |
Cheapest price per day | R237 |
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 10 October 2025.
There are currently 386 hire locations operating at London Heathrow Airport spread across 47 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at London Heathrow Airport is small car at R237 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R300+
Compact
R284+
Intermediate
R344+
Mini
R237+
Premium
R789+
Luxury
R878+
Compact SUV
R372+
Intermediate SUV
R396+
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!R237/day
2
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A/C
Honda JazzR284/day
4
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A/C
Renault SanderoR300/day
2
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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 R437. Data was last updated on 10 October 2025.
Mini CountrymanR378/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo VivoR300/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Urban CruiserR372/day
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 R292/day – about 924% 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 R229,79/day found in the past two weeks. SURPRICE CAR RENTAL is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R242,66/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). Sixt (rated 7.8/10 with 28 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.3
Sixt
7.8
Avis
7.7
Europcar
7.5
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 R360/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport is December (R721/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
R360
February
R429
March
R446
April
R515
May
R429
June
R498
July
R532
August
R549
September
R481
October
R446
November
R412
December
R721
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 SUV cars (Volvo XC60 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 10 October 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
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
Europcar
9 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,1
Comfort
8,2
Overall
7,5
Pick-up/drop-off
7,7
Value
7,6
Hertz
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
7,8
Overall
7,2
Pick-up/drop-off
7,3
Value
7,3
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
Arnold Clark
1 location
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 10 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at London Heathrow Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R553/day when booking a car hire at London Heathrow Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R340/day from U-Save, booked on Oct. 5.
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)Sixt (7,8)Avis (7,7)Europcar (7,5)National (7,5)Hertz (7,2)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,1)Budget (6,9)
How much does it cost to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport for a week from DRIVALIA ?
DRIVALIA 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 042 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 R13 036. 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 10 October 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 (R19+).
Electric
R19+
Hybrid
R30+
Petrol/Diesel
R20+