Thrifty, London Heathrow Airport Car Rental

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit policy
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - London Heathrow Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

LONDON HEATHROW OFF AP,COLNBROOK BYPASS,N/,0,GB

Telephone

+442088976261

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - London Heathrow Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Thrifty - London Heathrow Airport car rental by free shuttle bus.

PICK-UP: Our location is off airport. Please jump in our shuttle bus to go to the location. T2: Bus Stop 7 & 8 T3: Bus Stop 17 & 18 T4: Bus Stop 2 service currently on request, phone/ iPad Communication available T5: Bus Stop 26 & 27 Once at the location, Gold Customers will go directly to their car.

Drop-off Instructions

RETURNS: When you arrive at our location, follow the signs for "car return" and stay with your vehicle until you are approached by our staff. (If returning to the same location) Return parking Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jtDrLBqiyUt3f2C8 All vehicles must be returned to the Hertz main compound. All vehicles not returned to the main compound will be charged a collection fee of GBP 50.00 plus parking charges. Vehicles parked outside the terminal buildings will be towed and you will be charged all fees relating to the release of the vehicle.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:30 -17:30	08:30 -17:30	08:30 -17:30	08:30 -17:30	08:30 -17:30	08:30 -17:30	08:30 -17:30

Deposit policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards from the following providers are accepted for rentals at this location: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of GBP 26.16908 - 33 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Ford Transit

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

EU/EEA Driving License

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）

In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Must-not:

Towards any countries, taking rental cars crossing border is not allowed.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 0 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Volvo Xc90,

GBP 1000 for Nissan March,Renault Megane,Renault Captur,Peugeot 2008,Suzuki Swift,Ford Fiesta,Peugeot 3008,Jeep Compass,Peugeot 108,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Swb,Ford Transit Swb-diesel,Description Not Available,Bmw 1 Series,Vw Caddy,Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,Renault Trafic,Ford Focus, Skoda Rapid, Opel Astra Or Simila,Skoda Octavia,Ssangyong Tivoli,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Sportage,Nissan Kicks,Renault Kangoo,Toyota Corolla,Series Gran Coupe,Traffic 88 M3,Custom 9 Pax,Ford Transit,Toyota Quantum,Vw Passat,Kuga Winter Tyres,Daily 35c14c 125m3,Renault Trafic,

GBP 1400 for Hyundai Venue,Vw Caravelle,Vw Caravelle,

GBP 1500 for Fiat 500x,Jaguar F Pace-diesel,Mercedes New Gla,Renault Trafic-diesel,Seat Alhambra,Audi Q3,Dacia Jogger 5+2,Vw Tera Comfort Tsi,Mercedes E Class,Mercedes C 180 Avantgarde,Toyota Fortuner,Mercedes Cla Shooting Brake,Volvo V90 4x4--4wd,Mercedes-benz C Class,Jaguar Xe-4wd,Porsche Macan,Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,Mercedes E250 Convertible,5 Series,Mahindra Xuv700,Ford Kuga,Kia Sportage,Opel Combo Life,Porsche Panamera Automatic Or Similar,Ford Transit Custom,

GBP 2500 for Leaf 500e Icon Mini Cooper,Crossback E Tense,Model 3 Sr-electric,Polestar 2,Mini Cooper Se,Mercedes Gle,Mercedes Vito 9seater Aut. Or Similar,Sport Utility Automatic (or Similar),Mercedes-benz Cle Coupé,Model Y Lr-electric,Volvo Xc60,Bmw X5 Xdrive 45e 394cv Hyb,Audi E-tron,Porsche Panamera,Nissan Armada,

GBP 3000 for Alpine A110,Maserati Grecale,

GBP 5000 for Mini Cooper Automatic Or Similar,Ferrari 812 Gts,

GBP 1000 for Nissan March,

GBP 1000 for Renault Megane,

GBP 1000 for Renault Captur,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Swb,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Swb-diesel,

GBP 1200 for Description Not Available,

GBP 2500 for Leaf 500e Icon Mini Cooper,

GBP 1500 for Fiat 500x,

GBP 1200 for Bmw 1 Series,

GBP 2500 for Crossback E Tense,

GBP 1000 for Peugeot 2008,

GBP 1000 for Suzuki Swift,

GBP 1000 for Ford Fiesta,

GBP 1500 for Hyundai Venue,

GBP 1200 for Vw Caddy,

GBP 1200 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

GBP 2500 for Model 3 Sr-electric,

GBP 1500 for Jaguar F Pace-diesel,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes New Gla,

GBP 1500 for Renault Trafic-diesel,

GBP 1500 for Seat Alhambra,

GBP 1200 for Renault Trafic,

GBP 2500 for Polestar 2,

GBP 1500 for Audi Q3,

GBP 2500 for Mini Cooper Se,

GBP 1200 for Ford Focus, Skoda Rapid, Opel Astra Or Simila,

GBP 1200 for Skoda Octavia,

GBP 1200 for Ssangyong Tivoli,

GBP 1200 for Nissan Qashqai,

GBP 1200 for Kia Sportage,

GBP 2500 for Byd Atto 3-electric,

GBP 1200 for Nissan Kicks,

GBP 1000 for Peugeot 3008,

GBP 1200 for Renault Kangoo,

GBP 1700 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

GBP 1500 for Dacia Jogger 5+2,

GBP 1200 for Toyota Corolla,

GBP 1200 for Series Gran Coupe,

GBP 1000 for Jeep Compass,

GBP 1200 for Traffic 88 M3,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes C 180 Avantgarde,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes Gle,

GBP 2000 for Volvo Xc90,

GBP 1500 for Toyota Fortuner,

GBP 1200 for Custom 9 Pax,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit,

GBP 1200 for Toyota Quantum,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes Cla Shooting Brake,

GBP 1000 for Peugeot 108,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes-benz C Class,

GBP 1500 for Porsche Macan,

GBP 1500 for Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes E250 Convertible,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes Vito 9seater Aut. Or Similar,

GBP 1500 for 5 Series,

GBP 2500 for Sport Utility Automatic (or Similar),

GBP 1200 for Vw Passat,

GBP 1500 for Ford Kuga,

GBP 1500 for Kia Sportage,

GBP 1200 for Kuga Winter Tyres,

GBP 1200 for Daily 35c14c 125m3,

GBP 1500 for Opel Combo Life,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes-benz Cle Coupé,

GBP 2500 for Model Y Lr-electric,

GBP 1400 for Vw Caravelle,

GBP 2500 for Volvo Xc60,

GBP 2500 for Bmw X5 Xdrive 45e 394cv Hyb,

GBP 2500 for Audi E-tron,

GBP 2500 for Porsche Panamera,

GBP 3000 for Alpine A110,

GBP 2500 for Nissan Armada,

GBP 3000 for Maserati Grecale,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Custom,

GBP 5000 for Mini Cooper Automatic Or Similar,

GBP 5000 for Ferrari 812 Gts,

GBP 1470 for ,

GBP 2100 for ,

GBP 2625 for ,

GBP 3150 for ,

GBP 5250 for ,

GBP 1700 for ,

GBP 2800 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR 0 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Volvo Xc90,

GBP 1000 for Nissan March,Renault Megane,Renault Captur,Peugeot 2008,Suzuki Swift,Ford Fiesta,Peugeot 3008,Jeep Compass,Peugeot 108,

GBP 1400 for Hyundai Venue,Vw Caravelle,Vw Caravelle,

GBP 3000 for Alpine A110,Maserati Grecale,

GBP 5000 for Mini Cooper Automatic Or Similar,Ferrari 812 Gts,

GBP 1000 for Nissan March,

GBP 1000 for Renault Megane,

GBP 1000 for Renault Captur,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Swb,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Swb-diesel,

GBP 1200 for Description Not Available,

GBP 2500 for Leaf 500e Icon Mini Cooper,

GBP 1500 for Fiat 500x,

GBP 1200 for Bmw 1 Series,

GBP 2500 for Crossback E Tense,

GBP 1000 for Peugeot 2008,

GBP 1000 for Suzuki Swift,

GBP 1000 for Ford Fiesta,

GBP 1500 for Hyundai Venue,

GBP 1200 for Vw Caddy,

GBP 1200 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

GBP 2500 for Model 3 Sr-electric,

GBP 1500 for Jaguar F Pace-diesel,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes New Gla,

GBP 1500 for Renault Trafic-diesel,

GBP 1500 for Seat Alhambra,

GBP 1200 for Renault Trafic,

GBP 2500 for Polestar 2,

GBP 1500 for Audi Q3,

GBP 2500 for Mini Cooper Se,

GBP 1200 for Ford Focus, Skoda Rapid, Opel Astra Or Simila,

GBP 1200 for Skoda Octavia,

GBP 1200 for Ssangyong Tivoli,

GBP 1200 for Nissan Qashqai,

GBP 1200 for Kia Sportage,

GBP 2500 for Byd Atto 3-electric,

GBP 1200 for Nissan Kicks,

GBP 1000 for Peugeot 3008,

GBP 1200 for Renault Kangoo,

GBP 1700 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

GBP 1500 for Dacia Jogger 5+2,

GBP 1200 for Toyota Corolla,

GBP 1200 for Series Gran Coupe,

GBP 1000 for Jeep Compass,

GBP 1200 for Traffic 88 M3,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes C 180 Avantgarde,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes Gle,

GBP 2000 for Volvo Xc90,

GBP 1500 for Toyota Fortuner,

GBP 1500 for Custom 9 Pax,

GBP 1500 for Ford Transit,

GBP 1500 for Toyota Quantum,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes Cla Shooting Brake,

GBP 1000 for Peugeot 108,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes-benz C Class,

GBP 1500 for Porsche Macan,

GBP 1500 for Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes E250 Convertible,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes Vito 9seater Aut. Or Similar,

GBP 1500 for 5 Series,

GBP 2500 for Sport Utility Automatic (or Similar),

GBP 1200 for Vw Passat,

GBP 1500 for Ford Kuga,

GBP 1500 for Kia Sportage,

GBP 1200 for Kuga Winter Tyres,

GBP 1200 for Daily 35c14c 125m3,

GBP 1500 for Opel Combo Life,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes-benz Cle Coupé,

GBP 2500 for Model Y Lr-electric,

GBP 1400 for Vw Caravelle,

GBP 2500 for Volvo Xc60,

GBP 2500 for Bmw X5 Xdrive 45e 394cv Hyb,

GBP 2500 for Audi E-tron,

GBP 2500 for Porsche Panamera,

GBP 3000 for Alpine A110,

GBP 2500 for Nissan Armada,

GBP 3000 for Maserati Grecale,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Custom,

GBP 5000 for Mini Cooper Automatic Or Similar,

GBP 5000 for Ferrari 812 Gts,

GBP 1470 for ,

GBP 2100 for ,

GBP 2625 for ,

GBP 3150 for ,

GBP 5250 for ,

GBP 1700 for ,

GBP 2800 for ,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.8 mi from Heathrow Airport T5

1.6 mi from Heathrow Airport

1.6 mi from Heathrow Airport T1-T4

Railway Stations

13.5 mi from Paddington Station

14.8 mi from Victoria Station

15.5 mi from Euston Station

Hotels

12.7 mi from Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

12.9 mi from Seraphine London Kensington Garden Hotel

13.1 mi from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London

Other Landmarks

10.6 mi from Hyde Park

15.5 mi from Trafalgar Square

15.6 mi from Big Ben

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 51.4831123 -0.48600307

Location Images

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The Shuttle Bus

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The Rental Desk

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The Sign

Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.0 / 10 Average

Vehicle condition: 0.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

Truman Colclough
London
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, March 1, 2026
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What's the address of the rental location?

LONDON HEATHROW OFF AP,COLNBROOK BYPASS,N/,0,GB

What is the Telephone Number?

+442088976261

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - London Heathrow Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Thrifty - London Heathrow Airport car rental by free shuttle bus.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of GBP 26.16908 - 33 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Ford Transit

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

EU/EEA Driving License
EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）
In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).
For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports
0.8 mi from Heathrow Airport T5
1.6 mi from Heathrow Airport
1.6 mi from Heathrow Airport T1-T4
Railway Stations
13.5 mi from Paddington Station
14.8 mi from Victoria Station
15.5 mi from Euston Station
Hotels
12.7 mi from Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
12.9 mi from Seraphine London Kensington Garden Hotel
13.1 mi from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London
Other Landmarks
10.6 mi from Hyde Park
15.5 mi from Trafalgar Square
15.6 mi from Big Ben

Thrifty, London Heathrow Airport Car Rental

Thrifty - London Heathrow Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Must-not:

Cross Islands

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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Location Images

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What's the address of the rental location?

What is the Telephone Number?

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports

Railway Stations

Hotels

Other Landmarks