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Good to know
- IATA code
- LHR
- ICAO code
- EGLL
- Terminals
- 4 (T2, T3, T4, T5)
- To city centre
- 15 mi
- Transport to the centre
- Metro · Train
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 21
- Rental companies
- 12
- Off-airport offices
- 19
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Rental desks at London Heathrow Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Heathrow Terminal 5
Offices 1Terminal 2A
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Rental companies at London Heathrow Airport
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At London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport sits west of Central London. London Heathrow Airport has 4 terminals: T2, T3, T4 and T5. London is 15 mi away; there is also a metro and a train.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
Terminals 2 and 3 can be reached from each other on foot, Terminal 4 has a free transfer service to Heathrow Central, and route H30 links Terminals 4 and 5 free. The driverless Heathrow Pod runs from Terminal 5 to the business car park, and the airside Transit train serves the satellites 5B and 5C. Car parks just outside the airport are linked to the terminals by shuttle buses.
Driving to the airport
The M4 and A4 lead to Terminals 2 and 3, the M25 serves Terminals 4 and 5, and the A30 also reaches Terminal 4. Terminal 5 has its own motorway spur off the M25 between junctions 14 and 15. Every forecourt is for drop-off only, with separate pick-up areas and multi-storey car parks.
Public transport into town
The Piccadilly line has stations at Terminals 2 and 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Heathrow Express trains leave from Terminal 5 station or Heathrow Central, which serves Terminals 2 and 3, and Elizabeth line trains call at Hayes & Harlington for connections to Reading. Buses and coaches use Heathrow Central bus station and stations at Terminals 4 and 5.
Other airports near London
London has 6 more airports: London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Southend Airport (SEN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). London Biggin Hill Airport takes no scheduled flights.
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Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
How far is London from the airport?
15 mi.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Which car rental companies serve London Heathrow Airport?
At the airport: Sixt. Desks are in Heathrow Terminal 5 and Terminal 2A. Outside the airport, nearby: Alamo, Avis, Easirent, Europcar, Arnold Clark, 9 other companies and an independent office.