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Cheap Car Hire in London Heathrow Airport from R281

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London Heathrow Airport car hires in 2026

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R695

Cheapest price per day

R281
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Popular car types in London Heathrow Airport

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There are currently 421 hire locations operating at London Heathrow Airport spread across 56 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at London Heathrow Airport is small car at R281 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R285+

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Compact

Compact

R404+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R357+

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Mini

Mini

R281+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R956+

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Luxury

Luxury

R970+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 017+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R382+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R464+

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Best car hire deals found at London Heathrow Airport

Suzuki JimnyR409/day
Suzuki Jimny
Found 10/01/26
Toyota HiluxR382/day
Toyota Hilux
Found 10/01/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR434/day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 10/02/26

Cheapflights insights for London Heathrow Airport car hires

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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 R282/day – about 889% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company at London Heathrow Airport?

U-Save is currently the cheapest car hire company at London Heathrow Airport with deals as low as R21,36/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVALIA is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R24,84/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 11 reviews). Europcar (rated 8.1/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.3
Europcar
Europcar
8.1
Avis
Avis
7.6
Sixt
Sixt
7.6

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 R348/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport is December (R696/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

R348

February

R414

March

R431

April

R497

May

R414

June

R481

July

R514

August

R530

September

R464

October

R431

November

R398

December

R696

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: Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar), Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar), and Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at London Heathrow Airport?

Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations at London Heathrow Airport at 3.

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Top rental agencies in London Heathrow Airport

Alamo

8,3
Very Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,0

Europcar

8,1
Very Good
11 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,3

Avis

7,6
Good
11 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Sixt

7,6
Good
27 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

Budget

6,9
Okay
18 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

6,4

Allegiance

5,3
Fair
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

6,0

Ace

5,2
Fair
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,6

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

4,8
Mediocre
11 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,4

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at London Heathrow Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R539/day when booking a car hire at London Heathrow Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R198/day from U-Save, booked on Sep. 26.

  • 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:Alamo (8,3)Europcar (8,1)Hertz (7,8)Avis (7,6)Sixt (7,6)National (7,5)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,4)keddy by Europcar (7,3)Budget (6,9)Allegiance (5,3)

  • 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 799 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 R16 281. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car hires by fuel type in London Heathrow Airport

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in London Heathrow Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R23+).

Electric

Electric

R27+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R23+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R120+

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