Compare London car hire

Go beyond Big Ben, past the palace and St Paul’s, say so long to the Shard and leave Westminster Abbey in your wake. Sure, central London is packed with a dizzying array of attractions, but book London car hire and let the rest of the country beyond the capital weave its special blend of magic.

You’ll want to explore London itself, of course, ticking off the big attractions, such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the nation’s favourite art galleries. And no first-time visit to London is complete without a spin on the London Eye, a stroll along the River Thames or a show in the West End.

There are plenty of downtown pick-up locations, if you want to rent a car in the city centre. Central parking spots and the peak-time Congestion Charge, however, are costly. Unless you need the car for a business trip, or you’re a Londoner escaping the capital for a few days, it’s wise to keep your car rental for journeys outside of the central zone.

A smart alternative, whether you’ve just landed or want to spend a few car-free days in the capital before venturing further, is to look for budget rental deals with an airport pick up. London’s airports offer a huge selection of car hire deals. Simply search for car hire at Gatwick (LGW), Heathrow (LHR), London City (LCY), Luton (LTN) and Stansted (STN).

If you are thinking of booking car hire, London is a great place to start your road trip. But don’t leave it until you get there to book. By pre-booking car rental in London, you will secure your ideal type of vehicle and make significant savings on the walk-up price.

When you book cheap car hire, London will disappear in the rear-view mirror as you head off for adventures in the celebrated English countryside. So where will you go?

To the east of the capital, the county of Kent, otherwise known as the Garden of England, offers an immediate change of scene and pace from London’s buzz. Check out the garden’s tasty harvest at a vineyard or a brewery, or knock down a few of Whitstable’s famed oysters. Explore Kent’s past at Dover Castle, Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral and then blow the cobwebs away with an amble along the famed White Cliffs.

The iconic pebble beach, shopping lanes and bars of Brighton are within two hours of the capital when you book London car rental. From there, it’s an easy drive into the green vistas of the South Downs or the High Weald – a refreshing antidote to city life.

You’ll definitely need to consider car rental in London if you wish to visit the prehistoric standing stones of Stonehenge, which are located just over two hours by road in Wiltshire. Stay the night nearby, in the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury.

Oxford, the so-called City of Dreaming Spires and famed for its university, is 60 miles northwest of London.

Stretching from the Georgian spa town of Bath up to Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare, the Cotswolds offer a quintessential wedge of English life. Turn off the engine for honey-coloured villages, sheep-dotted hills, castles and a nice cup of tea. Public transport won’t serve you well here, so car hire really is a must.

Car rental from London is also a great idea if you want to see more of the UK. Fancy dipping your toes in the sea in Cornwall, tackling the mountains of Wales, hitting the trail of the Beatles in Liverpool, or searching for Nessie in Scotland’s most famous loch? Road trips are easy in the UK, with an excellent motorway network and great road conditions.

You’re in the right place for a cheap deal on car rental in London. With our powerful search tools, you can compare top rental deals all in one place.

Whether it’s a mini-sized motor for two or a spacious people carrier for family holiday adventures, finding the best deal for you is fast, free and easy with TravelSupermarket.

TravelSupermarket works with more than 20 leading car hire providers as well as brokers to bring you the widest range of car hire options, from pick-up locations that suit you. Compare economy cars for a few pounds a day or book luxury models from the likes of Mercedes. Filter by transmission type if you like, or choose what kind of fuel policy suits your trip.

We feature amazing deals on minibus hire too, as well as super prices on automatic car hire, one-way car hire and long-term car hire.

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A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

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All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.