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Car hire London

EasyTerra Car Hire London is an independent car hire comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car hire companies so as a customer you can always book your hire car through us at a competitive rate.

Popular rental locations in London

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in London

Car rental offers in London

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in London.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in London

Below are the car rental companies in London with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Alamo

    9.2 (8619)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Europcar

    9 (8061)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Budget

    8.9 (9604)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    8.9 (3331)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Sixt

    8.8 (3316)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Hertz

    8.6 (6852)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.4 (1921)
    From £ 20 / day
  • Avis

    8.1 (5940)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.1 (5438)
    No rates available
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8 (4314)
    From £ 16 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8 (402)
    From £ 22 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.7 (3811)
    From £ 31 / day
  • Flizzr

    7.2 (305)
    No rates available
  • Drivalia

    7.1 (535)
    From £ 10 / day
  • SurPrice car rentals

    7 (471)
    From £ 10 / day
  • InterRent

    6.6 (5827)
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    6.5 (1887)
    From £ 9 / day
  • Easirent

    6.3 (516)
    No rates available
  • City Inter-Rent

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • McRent

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • Localiza Car Rentals

    8.3 (36)
    No rates available
  • Apollo Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Goldcar

    6.8 (5469)
    No rates available
  • City Car Rent a Car

    7.9 (16)
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around London

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London

EasyTerra Car Hire London compares prices of car hire companies at the following locations:

1 Brewery Road
101-103 Brentfield Road
133 Stonecot Hill
145 Battersea Park Road
156 Southampton Row
168 Lee High Road
200A Buckingham Palace Rd
240 Kingsbury Rd
35 Edgeware Road
379 N Circular Rd.
628 Streatham High Road
68-86 Clapham Road
7-23 Bryanston Street
711-713 Old Kent Road
979 High Rd
Courtenay Rd, East Ln
Elms Mews
North End Road

Location information for London

Introduction

The British capital is also called ‘Europe's most swinging city’. London is (together with New York, Paris and Tokyo) one of the four main capitals of the world. The city is full of history, has several major museums (the majority with free entrance), accommodates one of the best club scenes on earth and comprises an incredible offer of restaurants. Moreover, the city is a shopping paradise with large department stores, designer shops and small boutiques. 

Population

London city has 7.5 million inhabitants, however the entire London Metropolitan Area has more than 12 million inhabitants, which makes it the largest metropolis of the European Union.

Location

London was founded by the Romans in 43 BC. The city is situated in the southeast of England on the River Thames, which flows through London from west to east. It is a very large city, Greater London comprises more than 1,500 square kilometers.

Economy

London is one of the most important trade centers on earth and the most important financial center of Europe. Many large banks and corporations have their (European) head office in the British capital. The city is also an important media center, the BBC is the most important employer, but also other radio stations and television channels are based in London, together with large newspapers and publishers.

Furthermore, tourism is important for London's economy with 16 million annual visitors.

For a long time now, the Port of London is not the largest port of the United Kingdom anymore, nevertheless the trans-shipment volume is still considerable, a yearly amount of 50 million (metric) tons.

Airports

The city has as many as five airports. Heathrow Airport (24 kilometers to the west of the city center) is the largest airport, thereafter comes London Gatwick, 45 kilometers to the south of the city, along the M23 highway, and Stansted Airport, about 50 kilometers to the northeast of London. Luton Airport is located 51 kilometers to the north of the city and is mainly used by budget airlines. The smallest City Airport is the most centrally located of all (in the east part of town, near the Docklands) and is mainly used by business travelers.

Public transport

Public transport in the British capital is excellent. First of all there is the subway (‘The Tube’), the fastest and most convenient way to reach your destination in London. Even though the subway system is already very extensive, in the next few years a further extension is being worked on for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. 

It is impossible to imagine London without its red double decker buses, it is certainly not the fastest means of transport, but great fun and nice for sightseeing at the same time.

At night almost all buses leave from Trafalgar Square, be aware that these buses only stop on request.

Traffic and parking

Although you can perfectly use the car outside the center of London, it is definitely not recommendable to go downtown by car. The city also seeks to discourage this by charging a toll (‘Congestion Charge’) for entering the downtown area, additionally, it is hard to find parking spaces and the parking rates are high.

Hotels

London does not have any lack of hotels, which ranges from friendly bed & breakfasts to classic and elegant hotels and hypermodern and luxurious accommodation. You need to take into account that London is not only a major tourist attraction, but also an important business center, therefore it is recommendable to book your room well in advance if you wish to have an accommodation close to the city center.

External sources

For more information about London, we recommend Google and the following sources:

Practical information

  • Currency
    British pound
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    48 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    96 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Hire the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Hire at this location?
  • Alamo
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Sixt
  • Hertz
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • National Car Rental
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Flizzr
  • Drivalia
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • InterRent
  • Green Motion
  • Easirent
  • City Inter-Rent
  • McRent
  • Your Rent
  • Localiza Car Rentals
  • Apollo Car Rental
  • Goldcar
  • City Car Rent a Car