Automatic Car Hire | London | UK Car & Van Rental

Automatic car hire in London

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Over 40 years experience

All-inclusive rates

No vehicle over 2 years old

Cancellation & flexible contracts

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Automatic Car Hire

If you prefer the easiest and most relaxing driving experience possible, you can enjoy automatic car hire from UK Car & Van Rental.

We have a great range of high-quality modern automatic cars for hire from some of the biggest and best manufacturers in the world, featuring all the latest tools and technology that will ensure you have a smooth and comfortable ride throughout your hire period.

With options available for all tastes and budgets, we can offer superb value on both long and short-term automatic car hire, with further fantastic extras such as free breakdown cover, collision damage waiver and unlimited mileage also available.

But our automatic car rental isn’t just about value – our commitment to unbeatable customer care means that we also strive to make it as convenient as possible every time. Our ‘meet and greet’ service means we can be waiting with your rental vehicle of choice at your airport terminal when you arrive, whether that’s at Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted or one of the other major airports around the capital.

Find out more about great deals on short and long-term automatic car hire from UK Car & Van Rental by getting in touch with our friendly team today. Alternatively, you can book your automatic vehicle online now.

What’s Included

  • Full insurance & breakdown cover
  • Collision damage waiver
  • Third party liability insurance
  • Cancellation & contract flexibility
  • Local taxes
  • 24 hour emergency line
  • 24 hour airport pick up & drop off
  • Generous mileage allowance
  • Excellent customer service

Why Choose Us?

  • Small, medium & large automatic cars
  • Options for short, long term or one day rentals
  • Modern, low-mileage, well maintained vehicles
  • Eco-friendly electric cars available
  • 24 hour airport pick up & drop off
  • Child car seats available for hire
  • In built sat navs or option for sat nav rental
  • Local car hire for businesses, schools & colleges
  • Upgrade to premium cars under 1 year old
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Elite Electric
  • automatic
  • electric
  • Yes
  • 5
  • 5
  • 2
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Intermediate Plug In Hybrid
  • automatic
  • hybrid
  • Yes
  • 5
  • 5
  • 2
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Compact Electric
  • automatic
  • electric
  • Yes
  • 3
  • 4
  • 2
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Anonymous
Great service friendly and helpful team
Ray Sutherland
Usual excellent service that I have come to expect from these guys. So accommodating. Car was excellent, I know I will be back again and again
Ian Phillips
Good service. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean vehicle. And competative price.
Anonymous
Gatwick Car & Rental set the standard which the competition need to take an example. There service is 5 star, I would recommend without hesitation.
William Turner
A warm welcome from reception when picking up the van. A fantastic new vehicle with more bells and whistles than my car. Very comfortable and easy to drive. They were just as friendly when returning the van. Thank you
Gerrie Chadwick
Excellent service.
Richard Brewer
Guys are very helpful and I have used them for over 18yrs. They collected us from Gatwick and pixk up and drop off is easy. Thx guys will keep on using you Regards Richard
Nigel
Car was delivered to a destination further than what was originally agreed without any hesitation. Any issues we had were dealt with promptly and to my total satisfaction. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended
Ms Robins
The car was spotless and a pleasure to drive plus the Customer Service was superb with advice regarding collection, extending the hire, return, etc. Will def use again. Thanks
Shoeb @ Kwik Move
This rental company is superb, you’re willing to accommodate your request are very short notice and the process in the office is quick and simple! Their vehicles are new, well looked after and very clean. I have used them numerous times and will continue to do so in future.
Maria Georghiou
Amazing service always as a frequent repeat customer. Very professional and easy quick service. Highly recommend them.
David Charlton
Fantastic service and communication from beginning to end. Will definitely use you again in the future.
Anonymous
Awesome service. Thank you very much you made my relocating very easy. I will definitely hire again from you.
Anonymous
Excellent, friendly customer service.
Mark Stuart Temple
Quick, efficient, friendly and helpful. Nice clean new cars. Great work guy’s. Keep up the good work.
David Charlton
From beginning to end our experience with your company has been first class. We loved the vehicle.
Brian
I am a regular (private) customer and find Gatwick Car and Van rental very friendly, helpful and obliging. Also good value compared to other car hire companies.
Pete Burgess
These guys are great. Personal service, realistic rates, will always use.
First time customer

Genuine good guys, consistently great to deal with and very helpful/responsive. Rental car was great and size exactly as needed and at a very reasonable and fair rental price. Being spotless on picking it up I was just sorry that it got so dirty on returning it. Will certainly use again and very ha

Robert Corden
Excellent service from first contact to last. Decent car, decent price. The only reason I wouldn’t use them every time I need a car at Gatwick is that they are off airport so it is a bit more time consuming to collect and return the car.
Clive
Good value rentals and excellent service – highly recommend.
Terry. Heath
I have used Gatwick car and van rental for about 5 years when in the UK I have always found then very polite and helpful and the cars are always perfect condition their prices are really good value and you. Don’t get ripped off with insurance would definitely recommend them
Jaime
Brilliant service polite helpful staff. Ran through minor issues with van and got me in road quickly. Easy drop off.. using again today 😁
Paul Robinson

We’ve hired cars from Gatwick Car and Van hire for the last 3 years, we wouldn’t go anywhere else, the cars are brand new, and the customer service is second to none. They are very attentive and cannot do enough to make your trip better. Raz is amazing and very friendly, and they pick you up and d

Anonymous
Friendly and excellent service and we had a great, like-new car. We will be back next year and can easily recommend it. Super helpful team. Thank you very much 🙏
Velislav Ivanov
Best Car rental Professional service and friendly . Highly recommend
Ian
Friendly, helpful and adaptable service with everything clearly explained.
Anonymous
Excellent service, brand new automatic van. Thank you.
Anonymous
Super convenient, very helpful and quick to find solutions to my problems.
Anonymous
Excellent service fast and had everything ready for pick up. the after hours drop help was helpful especially with a Sunday. I will be definitely be using Gatwick car and van rental again

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the vehicle be inspected before and after the hire period?

Yes. When you arrive to collect, we will have already inspected the vehicle and taken photos of its existing condition, which we will share with you at that time. We would strongly advise you to carry out your own inspection at this time and advise us of any concerns before driving away. Another inspection will be carried out when the vehicle is returned – we would prefer you to be present for this. However, if you are dropping off the vehicle out of hours, we will carry out the inspection the following working day and share the report and photos with you once it has been completed.

Where can I find information on how to operate my vehicle during the hire period?

Before you drive away with your rental vehicle, we will give you a full run through of everything you need to know to operate it safely and how to make the most of all its features. If you require further assistance or advice during the period of your hire, you can always get in touch with us on the phone. 

I have sustained damage to the vehicle, what should I do?

If you have a mechanical issue that means you are unable to drive your vehicle, contact the breakdown service. You can then get in touch with us and we will advise what you should do next. For minor damage, if it has been sustained in an incident involving another vehicle, inform the police via the incident number provided, then contact us directly for further advice.

If I have an emergency during the hire period, what should I do?

When you collect your vehicle, we will provide you with our full contact information, along with breakdown and incident report numbers.

What is the process when I pick up the vehicle?

When you make your booking, select the date, time and location at which you’d like to collect your vehicle. If you’re collecting after flying into one of the airports we serve (Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Southend and City), we can be there at your terminal to meet you and take you straight to your vehicle. Read more about our car hire process by clicking here.

What if my flight is delayed and I am unable to get to you on time for my booking?

We track flights so that we will know if yours has been delayed and when you are expected to land. If you are delayed in the airport, we can wait free for up to one hour, after which a charge will be imposed.

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