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Cheap Car Hire in London Heathrow Airport from R278

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London Heathrow Airport car hires in 2026

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R631

Cheapest price per day

R278
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Popular car types in London Heathrow Airport

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There are currently 416 hire locations operating at London Heathrow Airport spread across 54 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at London Heathrow Airport is SUV at R278 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R317+

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Compact

Compact

R373+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R418+

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Standard

Standard

R713+

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Mini

Mini

R300+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R278+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R293+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R451+

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Standard estate car

Standard estate car

R512+

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Best car hire deals found at London Heathrow Airport

Mini CountrymanR381/day
Mini Countryman
Found 08/22/26
GWM Ora Good CatR317/day
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 08/21/26
Toyota HiluxR278/day
Toyota Hilux
Found 08/22/26

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 R272/day – about 857% less than the yearly average.

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

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company at London Heathrow Airport with deals as low as R16,06/day found in the past two weeks. Provider's pick is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R19,56/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 8.4/10 with 11 reviews). Europcar (rated 8.0/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Europcar
Europcar
8.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.7
Avis
Avis
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 R336/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at London Heathrow Airport is December (R672/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

R336

February

R400

March

R416

April

R480

May

R400

June

R464

July

R496

August

R512

September

R448

October

R416

November

R384

December

R672

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: Compact cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar), Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar), and Standard cars (Kia Sportage 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

8,4
Very Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

7,9

Europcar

8,0
Very Good
11 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,2

Sixt

7,7
Good
28 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

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

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 R448/day when booking a car hire at London Heathrow Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R145/day from U-Save, booked on Aug. 15.

  • 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:keddy by Europcar (10,0)Alamo (8,4)Europcar (8,0)Sixt (7,7)Avis (7,6)Hertz (7,6)National (7,5)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,2)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 411 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 618. 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 Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R23+).

Electric

Electric

R25+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R23+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R23+

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