Good to know
- IATA code
- LPL
- ICAO code
- EGGP
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 8 mi
- Transport to the centre
- Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 3
- Rental companies
- 2
- Off-airport offices
- 3
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Rental desks at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 3
Rental companies at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Sixt
- Offices
- 1
At Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport sits south-east of Liverpool city centre, on the estuary of the River Mersey. It is also known as Speke Airport. Liverpool John Lennon Airport has 1 terminal. Liverpool is 8 mi away; there is also a bus.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
Drivers from the south reach the airport via the A533 and the Runcorn Widnes Bridge or the Mersey Gateway Bridge, while from the north the approach is by the M57 and the Knowsley Expressway.
Public transport into town
The airport lies in Merseytravel Area C for local tickets, and Plusbus tickets are also available. Hunts Cross is the closest Merseyrail Northern Line station, with frequent trains to Southport and Liverpool Central, and Liverpool South Parkway is the nearest intercity station. Bus 81A also serves the airport but runs round Queens Drive to Bootle instead of into the centre.
Popular searches at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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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 Liverpool from the airport?
8 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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport?
Near the airport: Easirent, Enterprise and Sixt.







