Hire a car at Heathrow Airport
We know that you will be landing at London Heathrow Airport after an arduous journey. So we aim to get you into your hire car as quickly as humanly possible. Our car rental station at Heathrow Airport is just a short shuttle bus ride from terminals 2, 3 and 4.
If you're arriving at Heathrow Terminal 2, we now offer a Fast Track pick-up service from right outside T2's arrivals hall. Landing at T5? You can collect your vehicle from Terminal 5's short-stay car park on level 4.
Get the following benefits when you book direct with us:
- Avis Price Promise
You'll always get our best prices when booking on this site, or we’ll refund the difference.
- Free Cancellation
Cancel with no charge up to 24 hours before pick-up for ‘Pay on Collection’ reservations.
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
Comprehensive Zero-Excess cover means no need to pay or claim.
- Speedy collection
Jump the queue with pre-prepared paperwork and your vehicle at the ready.
- VIP Treatment
In some locations, go straight to your vehicle where the keys and paperwork will be waiting.
- Member-only benefits
Unlock money-off vouchers, free weekends, upgrades and inclusive additional driver cover at no extra cost.
Landing at London Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 or 4?
Our main Heathrow car rental station is located within the airport perimeter and is open 24/7, so you can collect and drop-off your hire car at any time. To make your journey as easy as possible, we also have a fleet of dedicated Avis Budget shuttle buses which will whisk you to and from Terminals 2, 3 and 4.
From Terminal 3 you can get the shuttle from bus stop 17 and from Terminal 4 it's bus stop 2. If you are landing at Terminal 2 you can either take the shuttle from bus stops 7/8 or pick up directly from the terminal with our exclusive Fast Track pick-up service.
Returns
All cars, regardless of which terminal you picked up from, should be returned to our main base at Northrop Road, TW6 2QA (for your GPS) just off the airport's North Perimeter Road.
Exit the M4 at Junction 4, follow the signs to Heathrow and head towards Terminal 4. You'll soon see signs for Avis Car Rental return.
Introducing Fast Track for your hire car at Heathrow Terminal 2
If you are landing at Terminal 2 and time is of the essence, consider our exclusive Fast Track pick-up service.
With Fast Track, passengers can step off their flight and head straight to our in-terminal desk at the end of the Arrivals hall to pick up their keys. Your gleaming new hire car will be waiting for you just outside, in our dedicated parking bays, near bus stop 19. We charge GBP 19.99 for this service.
How to book the service
From the booking panel on this page, or via our Call Centre. Once you've chosen your car online, just add Fast Track when you come to Choose Your Extras. Don't want to book in advance? Simply make your way to our in-terminal desk when you arrive and one of our rental agents will be happy to help.
Where to drop off your Avis hire car at Heathrow Airport
Please return your hire car to the main Avis Heathrow rental station located on the Northern Perimeter Road. The address for your GPS is Northrop Road, TW6 2QA.
Rent a car at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Landing at Heathrow Terminal 5? Avis rental cars can be picked up and dropped off at T5's short-stay car park on Level 4.
To locate the Avis rental desk, walk through arrivals, turn right and head towards the underground station. This is opposite Marks & Spencer. Continue past the station, through the double doors. Lifts are located to the left and you'll spy a sign directing you to Avis Budget on Level 4.
Take the lift to the short stay car park on Level 4. We’ll see you there, just to your right.
Members of Avis Preferred who are flying on BA can take advantage of the complimentary Avis Priority Rental Service. Pick up your rental car right outside Arrivals, bypassing the rental station entirely. Once a booking has been made, you will receive further intructions via SMS and email on how to pick up your car. Sign up to Avis Preferred here.
Plan your trip from Heathrow
From Heathrow Airport, it’s only a 12-mile drive into Central London and its iconic art and architecture, lavish parkland, unstoppable design, rich theatre and sensational music.After visiting a selection of London’s approximately 30,000 shops, 6,000 restaurants, 7,000 pubs and encyclopaedic list of heritage attractions, you may be ready for adventures further afield.
Beyond Heathrow
Motor for just over an hour up to the tearoom-filled villages of the Cotswolds and steer right for the ancient academy city of Oxford. Or set off due south to explore the wild moors and surfer-friendly bays of the southwest. En route, take in Bath, a spa destination since Celtic times, or cross into Wales for the second-hand bookshop capital of the world, Hay-on-Wye, or Swansea’s sublime, sandy neighbour Rhossili.
Head north from Heathrow for the Minsters and small town charm of Yorkshire, or Wordsworth country nestled in the lush Lake District. Further north, uncover the stunning Northumberland coast.
Pass into Scotland and the golf courses of North Berwick. From Edinburgh it’s a 15 minute hop to hilltop Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by The Da Vinci Code. Glasgow and 16th-century Stirling Castle are nearby. Continue climbing for the Grampian hills, the Cairngorm massif and the jagged west coast.
Discover more …
We know getting the small details right can make a big difference, so here are some trusted travel tips to help you enjoy your journey from Heathrow.
Don’t get lost …
To make your journey even easier, we can include a sat nav with your vehicle so you can relax.
Finish with a smile
Heathrow Airport is clearly signposted from all major motorways. Simply exit the M4 at Junction 4, follow the signs to Heathrow and head towards Terminal 4. You’ll soon see signs for Avis car rental return.
Return your rental when it suits you
At Heathrow Airport, you can return your hire car or van out of hours, because we understand flights run through the night. Just tell us in advance.
Driving rules in United Kingdom
Which side of the road?In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
- Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
- There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London
- Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road
Speed Limits
All speed signs will be in mph.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
- Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)
- Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- Children aged under 12 or less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
Please note, it is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.