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Book Budget car hires at London Heathrow Airport

Driver's age: 26-65
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Budget car hire prices at London Heathrow Airport

Economy$67/day
Compact$62/day
Intermediate$112/day
Mini$109/day
Premium$151/day
Compact SUV$72/day
Intermediate SUV$90/day
2 Adults, 2 Bags
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4 Adults, 2 Bags
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5 Adults, 3 Bags
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5 Adults, 5 Bags
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Reviews

Pros

"The staff were great, the "(in 3750 reviews)
"The were friendly and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Clean, "(in 3750 reviews)

Cons

"I will never book another with Budget."(in 3893 reviews)
"They advertised a they don't even have on their fleet."(in 3893 reviews)
"Was falsely over charged because they did not have that "(in 3893 reviews)
Overall rating6.7 OkayBased on 18 reviews
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.7
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.3

Recent reviews

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4.0
The hidden fees and what I was charged vice what I paid was outrageous. I was quoted less than half of what I ended up paying. I was deeply disappointed in this type of activity. I would much rather have upfront and honest prices and not feel like I was ripped of and taken advantage of.Reviewed 21 Apr 2024
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8.0
Pros:Very friendly and quick serviceReviewed 31 May 2021
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9.2
Pros:The staff were great, the car was great.Cons:We arrived in terminal 2 and there are only shuttles from terminal 3. With a toddler and all the bags and car seats that entails it was a long walk .Reviewed 5 Jan 2020
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2.0
Pros:Budget changed the reservation from a Premium vehicle to a compact car , with an increase in price without notifying me. When I logged onto the Budget website the reservation had been changed. I was told the rate was no longer available!!! I will not use Budget again!!!!!!!Cons:Why was my original reservation changed? They did not want to honor the original ruling entail rate!Reviewed 21 July 2019
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2.0
Pros:NothingCons:They advertised a car they don't even have on their fleet. So we wasted an hour before finding this out and had to go somewhere elseReviewed 28 June 2019
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6.0
Cons:Was falsely over charged because they did not have that carReviewed 4 Mar 2019
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6.8
Cons:1. heck of a long line to get the car; why does it take such a long time to rent a car when it's pre-ordered and it's just some basic paperwork. 2. I'm still waiting for a bill; haven't even received one by email. Their system was down when I returned the car and yet I've been charged more than was quoted with no explanation at the time of return.Reviewed 17 Sept 2018
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4.0
Outrageous over chargesPros:StaffCons:They charged me $160 for a minor chip on the windshield and refused to send me a copy of the completed repair. Since I was paying for it thought I should receive a copy. Won’t be renting for these againReviewed 17 June 2018
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8.0
No real problemsPros:Brand new carCons:Minor stuff: didn't know how to open rear hatch initially (VW), windshield washer inop, as fluid completely frozen at -3° C.Reviewed 23 Jan 2018
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5.2
Bad CommunicationPros:Clean, good car.Cons:Had questions about the rental, both before and during. NEVER GOT REPLY from email I sent before rental started. Called during rental, after 20 minutes on hold I was hung up on. Very bad. Also, at pickup I was pushed too much to upgrade, when I finally got them to understand "NO!" they got very abrupt. "There's your key. The car's out there in slot 8."Reviewed 31 Dec 2017
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8.4
Excellent rate and no issues with carPros:Cost of the car was very good. Return was a breeze. Good sized car for the narrow roads we used. Traveled from London to Scotland to Belfast down west coast of Ireland to Dublin. Over to UK a couple stops and back to London. Great trip with car.Cons:I requested a Continental pass when renting. The agent and I both forgot and left without it. I called Budget and was told to go to Budger N. Ireland and get ont to continue on into The Irish Rep. The N. Ireland Budget systems do not talk with the LHR Budget systems. They talked on the phone but concluded that I could not get this in Belfast. I continued without it with no one asking for it. Upon returning nothing was said so I saved that cost.Reviewed 7 Aug 2017
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10.0
Great ServicePros:Very impressed with the process to collect (a little less slick dropping off). Everyone I spoke to was very polite, couldn't fault the staff, vehicle or the overall experience.Cons:Drop off process was not as easy as pickup, wasn't clear where to return the car and I was given conflicting information about who would see me and where I needed to park.Reviewed 1 Aug 2017
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Other car hire agencies at London Heathrow Airport scored

Budget car hires near London Heathrow Airport

Address

Heathrow Apt T5 Bus Stop 25

Hours

Monday04:45 - 23:59
Tuesday04:45 - 23:59
Wednesday04:45 - 23:59
Thursday04:45 - 23:59
Friday04:45 - 23:59
Saturday04:45 - 23:59
Sunday04:45 - 23:59

Phone

+44 344 544 6000

Address

Central Heathrow Location

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Phone

+44 344 544 4600

Address

The Causeway

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+44 344 544 3926

Address

The Causeway

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+44 344 544 3926

Address

Tesco Car Park

Hours

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00

Phone

+44 344 544 7821
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Top tips for hiring a car from Budget at London Heathrow Airport

  • Book Budget hire cars at London Heathrow Airport to take advantage of easy transport to and from the local attractions like Big Ben, Tower of London, or the British Museum. London has an efficient transport system but is also one of the busiest public transport systems in the world and choosing a Budget car means you'll be able to get around on your own schedule without trying to figure out how public transport works or paying high taxi fees.
  • When you book Budget hire cars at London Heathrow Airport, you'll be choosing one of the most reliable international car hire companies in the world. Budget offers worry-free and flexible car hire with special sanitation protocols in place to offer safe and flexible options to all of their customers. Budget also offers fully-flexible car hire so if your plans change you won't have to worry about amending or cancelling your trip.
  • If you want to save time at the airport, book Budget hire cars at London Heathrow Airport online and opt for the online check-in option to speed up the process. You will be met at the airport by a Budget representative and escorted directly to your vehicle without filling in any forms or doing any paperwork. This eliminates the need to find the car hire desk at whatever terminal you land at and saves you time. Booking online is also cheaper than booking in person at the airport.
  • If you plan on driving your London Heathrow Airport Budget car hire from the airport to the city centre, you need to be aware that there is a Congestion Charge for the London Congestion Charging zones, which you as the customer will be responsible for paying. Be aware that you must pay the fee by midnight and that if there are any unpaid charges, Budget will recover the fees from you.
  • 25% of our users found hire cars from Budget at London Heathrow Airport for $61 or less
  • Book your hire car at London Heathrow Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars from Budget at London Heathrow Airport are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at London Heathrow Airport

  • Where to find Budget car hire desks at London Heathrow Airport?

    The Budget car hire desk is located at the nearby Holiday Inn Hotel London Heathrow along Bath Road and your route there will depend on the terminal you land at. If you land at Terminal 2, proceed down to the ground level and make your way to bus stops 7 and 8 to grab the bus to the offices. The bus stop for Terminal 3 is Stop 17 on the ground floor, while the stop at terminal 5 is Stop 25. From these bus stops, you'll catch the free Avis Budget shuttle to the offices where you'll collect your vehicle. If you've chosen online check-in, you'll be met in the Arrivals hall.

  • What documents do I need to book a Budget hire car at London Heathrow Airport?

    The legal age for driving a car in London is 18 years old, but Budget car hire at the airport will require that you're at least 21 and have held your license for a full year. If you're under the age of 30, you may be limited in your choice of vehicles. You'll need a full UK license or an international driving license, as well as a valid ID and a credit card with your name on it or the name of someone else who is present. If you've booked online, make sure you have the confirmation details handy.

  • What types of vehicles are available through Budget at Heathrow Airport?

    Budget has one of the largest available fleets at London Heathrow, so you'll be able to get any kind of car you like. If you're travelling alone or with one other person, consider getting a smaller, compact model to help with traffic, and to lower fuel costs. Those with a larger family can always rely on SUVs, which are a popular choice. If you're travelling around the UK, you might want to try a 4X4, especially if you're heading off-road.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at London Heathrow Airport?

    On average a hire car from Budget at London Heathrow Airport costs $61 per day.

  • What is the most popular hire car from Budget at London Heathrow Airport?

    Intermediate (MG ZS or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type from Budget at London Heathrow Airport.

  • Where can I find Budget hire cars at London Heathrow Airport?

    Heathrow Apt T5 Bus Stop 25 is the closest Budget hire car location to London Heathrow Airport. The telephone number for this location is +44 344 544 6000.

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    Yes