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.

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.

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.

This hire station is not in the London Congestion Charge zone, but drivers entering central London must have permits when driving within the congestion zones between 7am and 10pm, 7 days a week (look out for the Congestion Charge signs). The charge is payable on a daily basis. The official site has maps and details on how to pay the charge.

Dartford Crossing
You will see notifications about a charge as you pass through the Dartford Crossing. You don’t need to do anything, or pay the fee in advance, as we will make the payment on your behalf. The crossing fee will be charged to the payment card registered to your rental within 14 days of the authority notifying us of the crossing, with no additional costs included.

• 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

• Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
• Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)
• Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)

• 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