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Vehicle Hire,
Heathrow Airport & Hounslow

UK Car & Van Rental is an independent vehicle hire company that can offer those arriving at any of Heathrow’s terminals a fantastic selection of vehicle rentals, including cars, vans, MPVs, minibuses and electric vehicles. Whatever you have planned for your time in the UK, you’re sure to find the perfect car or van for your needs.

Of course, you don’t have to be on holiday to take advantage of our great prices and flawless customer service. We’re also here for locals in and around Hounslow looking for a friendly local vehicle hire company that can offer free breakdown cover, unlimited mileage and flexible contracts. Take a look at our reviews on Google and reviews.co.uk to see what our recent customers have been saying about their experience with us.

Branch Details

Heathrow Airport

450 Bath Road, Heathrow, UB7 0EB

02033 764 882

Business Hours

Monday – Friday : 6am – 10pm

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

Services available at our branch

Car Hire

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MPV & People Carriers

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Van Hire

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Minibus Hire

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Car Hire

including electric cars and premium cars

There’s no better choice for quality car hire at Heathrow Airport and Hounslow than at Heathrow Car & Van Rental, your local car hire company. With everything from small, family and premium car hire to automatic and eco-friendly electric car hire, we’re proud to offer exceptional value, friendly service and a large fleet of modern makes and models.

If you are arriving at the airport, then whichever terminal you’re passing through, our meet and greet car rental service will either collect you at the door when you land to help you on your way or drop you off at your terminal ready for your flight out.

  • 24-hour airport pick up & drop off
  • Small, medium & estate cars
  • Manual & automatic transmission
  • Eco-friendly electric cars available
  • Child car seats available for hire
  • Options for short, long-term & one-way rental
  • 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

Browse our Car Hire Fleet…

SMALL THREE DOOR
  • MANUAL
  • 4 People
  • Yes
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SMALL COMPACT
  • Manual
  • 5 People
  • Yes
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MEDIUM COMPACT CAR
  • Manual
  • 5 People
  • Yes
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MPV and People Carriers

Families and larger groups can enjoy greater comfort and even better value with a people carrier hire car. Available to those arriving at any of Heathrow’s four terminals, as well as for local journeys in the Hounslow area, an MPV hire car from Heathrow Car & Van Rental is the perfect solution for ensuring a relaxed and pleasurable journey.

Our people carrier rental cars can be hired on a long or short-term basis, with both manual and automatic options available. We also give you the option and convenience of collecting your people carrier hire car at Heathrow and dropping it off at one of London’s other major airports.

  • 7-seater vehicles & pick up trucks
  • 24-hour airport meet & greet service
  • Cost-effective options for larger families or group travel
  • Options for short or long-term hire
  • Child car seats available to hire
  • Manual & automatic MPVs

Browse our MPV & People Carrier Fleet…

7 Seater MPV
  • Automatic
  • 7
  • Yes
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MINI MPV
  • Manual
  • 7
  • Yes
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Mini MPV Auto
  • Automatic
  • 7
  • Yes
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Van Hire

including electric vans

Van hire from UK Car & Van Rental gives the same levels of service, value and choice that you get with the rest of our services. With everything from Transporter and Luton van hire to Transit and tipper truck hire, we’re certain to have the right van rental for you and your requirements.

We’re a van hire company that is proud to service all of Heathrow’s terminals as well as the area around Hounslow. We offer short and long-term hire deals on our full range that includes manual and automatic vans, small, medium and large vans and even environmentally-friendly electric van hire.

  • Weekend & bank holiday hires available
  • Short or long-term hire
  • Out of hours drop off available
  • Pick up & drop off at different locations
  • Luton vans, Transit tippers & Transporters
  • Eco-friendly electric van options
  • Small, medium & large vans
  • Manual & automatic vans
  • Air-conditioning in all vans

Browse our Vans Fleet…

LUTON WITH T/LIFT
  • Manual
  • 3
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TRANSIT TIPPER
  • Manual
  • 3
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TRANSPORTER KOMBI
  • Manual
  • 5
  • No
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Minibus Hire

For parties of 9-17 people, self drive minibus hire offers exceptional value together with the convenience of free pick-up and drop-off service at Heathrow Terminals 2-5. You’ll always travel in comfort as there is air-conditioning in all our minibus hire vehicles, while you can also take advantage of sat nav and child car seat hire.

Discover more about Heathrow Car & Van Rental in and around Heathrow Airport and Hounslow by getting in touch with our friendly team today or book your hire vehicle online now.

  • 9, 15, 17-seater vehicles
  • Air-conditioning in all minibuses
  • Sat nav rental available
  • 24-hour airport pick up & drop off
  • Local hires for businesses & schools welcome
  • Weekend & bank holiday hires available

Brian R

Always efficient, polite and friendly. I use this company for my regular trips down south via Gatwick airport. I have never had to wait long for a pick up or drop off. Would definitely recommend

Anonymous

Excellent service as always

Dougie Tremayne

I only use Gatwick Car and Van rental for the last 10 years locally as they always have a Van or Car available, iNew and Clean ( which is important also ) With Competitive prices . And Friendly fast service . I highly recommend this company.

James Loye

I had been using another company for a year until they let me down. Luckily I came across Gatwick car and Van rental. They have been amazing help, nothing is too much, very competitive prices. And the staff constantly go out of there way I honestly wouldn’t use anyone else now. I use them

Jason

Excellent service and fantastic price. Highly recommend!

Maria Georghiou

We have been using Gatwick Car and Van Rental for several years now a few times a year at times for both short and long periods. All of their staff are very professional yet friendly and warm each time we hire a car. Very easy to pick up and return cars with minimum waits time and queuing. Very

Muhammad Fayaz

Recently started using this company and they are brilliant representative was very helpful explained everything definitely use them again. Thanks

Mo

Their customer service was exceptional, providing prompt assistance. The prices were good,offering great value for money. van was in excellent condition.highly recommend Gatwick Car & Van Rental to future customers.

Jeremy

I needed to hire a van at the last minute. Gatwick Car & Van rental were still just open and were able to hire me the van. The hire process was completed quickly and efficiently. The van was amazing! It was brand new – 160 miles old. Brilliant to drive and more than sufficient to complete my t

Anonymous

Good prices and even better customer care,everything explained.I have used them several times with no problems. Regards Richard

Jennifer Siegers

I was very well looked after by Gatwick Car rental and enjoyed my Fiat 500 tremendously. I can highly recommend this company

Tara

Excellent customer service after requesting invoices

Dougie Tremayne

The best service with the best vans – every time. Very relaible

Gabriel

it’s amazing hazzle’free experience renting a van all here and professional customer service…refund can be worked on and made abit faster to process if possible…overall A+++

Julian C

The best car hire firm I have ever used, that is for sure. I used to fly into Gatwick regularly pre-Covid and always used Gatwick Car & Van. Excellent customer service, good vehicles and all at a very competitive price. After a break of a few years I flew into Gatwick again today. Lots of things hav

Anonymous

Really helpful and flexible

Anonymous

Excellent service

Sharon Campbell

It’s the first time I have really been comfortable hiring a car. I felt as though I had known the partners for years. Each was so gently personable and relaxed, with a no fuss attitude. There was no pressure, everything was explained simply. The extra service to be picked up and dropped off at the

Richard

Very professional company, very friendly staf, nice cars, reasonable deposits, a example for the major companies, keep up the good job!

S

Kind, honest and hospitality. Called at night but they kindly answered the phone and helped us for the next day’s early morning rental. Not located so close to us but we will come back to you next time, too. Staff never get us worried. The car is also clean and comfy. Thank you very much.

Karoline goss

Very happy with the service we received and for the very clean Luton van we hired for a house move. It all went very smoothly and we would highly recommend them for anyone needing a van. Thank you once again.

Monique M.

After multiple years of hiring cars with Gatwick Car and Van Rental, they have consistently been an incredible company to work with. They provide the highest level of service at all times, are flexible and easy to speak to. The cars and vans have always been in great condition and when problems have

Farhad B

I feel that writing a review for this company and team cannot fully express how great a service GCVR gives. You have to experience it first hand, from speaking to the office or having the car dropped off to you. Cars are always clean and in top condition. We have been loyal customers for over ten ye

Robin Sydney

Excellent service and great car. Will use again and recommend to anybody. Super helpful team. Thanks 🙏

Anonymous

Very good customer service. Prompt reply to my phone request. Staff were helpful, respectful and polite. Smooth admin. Car delivered and collected as agreed and on time. Car in good condition and appropriate for need. A fair rental price. I would use them again. Thank you to the Team who worked

Tom Dyer

Top draw across the board Second time I have used Gatwick Car & Van Rentals and it won’t be the last First time I rented a van. I saw they had a nice fleet of cars so this time I rented a car for my family and I Great customer support before the booking to rest my mind as it was a trip wit

Chet Arya

Raz always delivers excellent service and makes renting a vehicle swift and easy. Thankyou for your great customer service Gatwick Car &Van Rentals Five stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alex V

Excellent service in all respects. Easy booking, terms & conditions made clear, van almost new, picked up at local hotel and taken to airport after rental. Would definitely use again

Lyn Bacon

This was the 3rd time I’ve used this company. The guys on the desk are friendly and helpful. Great new cars, no hard sell to purchase extra insurance. Excellent swrvice and I highly recommend.

Grant

Excellent customer service, with a very good fleet. I’ve been using this company for around 2years now and will not go to other hire agencies. I use their vehicles for my work. Abdul is s very friendly and competent. Definitely 5 stars.

We offer a free airport pick up and drop off service

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a collision damage waiver?

A collision damage waiver (CDW) is provided in case you have a collision or your car suffers damage during the rental period. Essentially it means that we waive the right to charge you for damage to your rental vehicle. All our rentals include CDW as standard.

Can I hire a vehicle if I have points on my licence?

We will generally accept your booking as long as you have no more than six points on your licence. However, we do reserve the right to refuse if your endorsements are for a more serious offence.

Do I need insurance to book a vehicle?

Our prices are inclusive of insurance, so you do not need your own insurance when you hire one of our vehicles.

Do you offer long-term hire?

Yes, car rentals of more than 21 days are possible.

Do you offer unlimited mileage? / What is the mileage policy?

Mileage is included in our standard daily rental. There are exclusions: rentals that exceed 21 days and also rentals where the vehicle is being taken out of the UK.

Is a deposit required when you book a vehicle?

Our deposits vary dependent on the category of vehicle. £250 for a standard vehicle to £1250 for our prestige vehicles.

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