Alamo, Gatwick Airport Car hire

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

Alamo - Gatwick Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

GATWICK AIRPORT SOUTH TERMINAL LOWER FORECOURT HORLEY,GATWICK,ENG,RH6 0NP,GB

Telephone

+441293221659

Pick-up Instructions

The Alamo - Gatwick Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

Serviced by Enterprise. All flights are currently operating out of North Terminal at Gatwick Airport. The check in desk is located within the Terminal by Domestic Arrivals, with the car collection a 2-3 minute walk from this desk. For all of those arriving on International flights, the desk can be found at the far end of the arrivals hall.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time when you pick up the car.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00

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 issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: 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

25 - 80 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

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 Driving License issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Paid:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Countries	Charges
Austria Belgium Croatia Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Show More Austria Belgium Croatia Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Poland Slovakia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Portugal Ireland	GBP 325 per rental

European Travel Coverage is required to drive from the UK mainland to Ireland or mainland Europe. 72h advance notice and branch approval are required. Only credit card payments accepted. Not valid for Premium, Luxury, or Executive cars. Fee: £325; £27 for NI to ROI. Non-UK license holders may face extra checks.

Depending on car models, bringing rental cars to below countries would cost differently:

Representative Car Models	Countries	Charges
Renault Traffic	Ireland	GBP 300 per rental

Customers who collect a vehicle from the UK mainland and wish to drive within mainland Europe are required to purchase European Travel Coverage. European Travel Coverage provides the customers with our written consent (VE103B form) to drive the vehicle in the countries stated below and to access 24/7 international breakdown cover through the AA. In all cases, customers must inform the rental branch of their intention to leave the UK mainland with the vehicle and require our authorization. Customers are required to inform the rental branch with no less than 72 hours’ notice prior to collecting the vehicle to arrange their European Travel Coverage. European Travel Coverage is only available to customers paying with a credit card and the vehicle must only be used in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, UK. This includes the destination and any countries customers might travel through. Premium, Luxury and Executive vehicles are excluded from the European Travel Coverage product and are therefore not allowed to leave the country. The charge for European Travel Coverage is £300.00 per rental for all cross border travels. Customers renting from Northern Ireland wishing to cross the border into the Republic of Ireland will only be charged £25.53

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to the countries that are not listed in Paid is not allowed.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 1200 for Opel Astra,Kia Cerato,Opel Crossland X /1.5 Automatic Or Similar,Cupra Leon,Renault Clio, 3 Door, Automatic,,Vauxhall Corsa,Ford Fiesta,Vauxhall Corsa,Volkswagen Polo Or Similar,Peugeot 208,Bmw 2 Series,Mercedes Classe A Automatique,Kia Picanto,Toyota Aygo,Hyundai Accent Blue Aut. Diesel,Toyota Corolla,Opel Insignia,Volkswagen Passat,

EUR 1350 for Fiat Ducato,7 Seater At,Volkswagen Sharan,Renault Kangoo,Nissan X-trail,Peugeot 5008,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.8mâ³,Peugeot Rifter,Nissan Primastar Kombi,

EUR 1400 for Au Q2,Mercedes A-class,

GBP 2000 for other car models.

GBP 2000 for Au Q2,Mercedes A-class,Vauxhall Mokka Ev,Bmw Ix3,Toyota Kluger,Dacia Duster,7 Seater At,Volkswagen Sharan,Bmw 2 Series,Mercedes Classe A Automatique,Mazda Mx30,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Ford Kuga,Description Not Available,Peugeot 5008,Kia Optima,Mercedes E Class,Tesla Model X,Bmw X5,Renault Traffic,Ford Transit Custom,Audi A6 E-tron,Honda Civic,Bmw 5 Series,Skoda Karoq Suv Aut,Mercedes C-class,Mercedes Eqc,Volvo Xc60,Hyundai Accent Blue Aut. Diesel,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla,Opel Insignia,Volkswagen Passat,Mercedes-benz Eqb,Ford Kuga,Volvo Xc40,Ford Kuga,Nissan Primastar Kombi,Audi E-tron 55 Electric,Mercedes S-class,Mercedes S-class,Landrover Range Rover Sport,Range Rover Sport,

GBP 1500 for Nissan Leaf,Toyota Auris Hybrid,Hyundai Ioniq,Opel Crossland X /1.5 Automatic Or Similar,Hyundai Accent,Cupra Leon,Opel Mokka,Renault Captur,Hyundai Kona,Jeep Avenger,Renault Clio, 3 Door, Automatic,,Vauxhall Corsa,Peugeot 208 Electric,Toyota Yaris Hybrid,Volkswagen Polo Or Similar,Peugeot 208,Toyota Aygo,

GBP 1500-2000 for Fiat Ducato,Renault Kangoo,Mercedes Sprinter Luton With Tail-lift,Mercedes Sprinter Long Wheelbase,Mercedes Sprinter Luton,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.8mâ³,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

GBP 1500-2000 for Fiat Ducato,Renault Kangoo,Mercedes Sprinter Luton With Tail-lift,Mercedes Sprinter Long Wheelbase,Mercedes Sprinter Luton,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.8mâ³,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.6 km from Gatwick Airport

40.5 km from Heathrow Airport

40.5 km from Heathrow Airport T1-T4

Railway Stations

18.2 km from Woodmansterne

22.5 km from Carshalton Beeches

22.8 km from Wallington

Hotels

37.6 km from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London

38.3 km from Boutique Tower Bridge Apartment

38.3 km from Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Other Landmarks

35.5 km from Eltham Palace

35.7 km from Lewisham

37.8 km from Hyde Park

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Map view of Alamo Store Location

coordinates: 51.155628 -0.159821

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.6 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 10.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 9.0
Spaciousness: 9.0
Counter staff: 10.0
Pick-up location: 10.0
Drop-off location: 10.0
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

A.Williams
London
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, June 26, 2026
Great service and great car, extortionate extra insurance cost to cover all eventualities.
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A.Bentley
London
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, June 26, 2026
Richard the pick up Agent was particularly helpful. Kudos to him!!!!
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

GATWICK AIRPORT SOUTH TERMINAL LOWER FORECOURT HORLEY,GATWICK,ENG,RH6 0NP,GB

What is the Telephone Number?

+441293221659

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

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time when you pick up the car.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

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 Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

25 - 80 years old

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

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 Driving 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
1.6 km from Gatwick Airport
40.5 km from Heathrow Airport
40.5 km from Heathrow Airport T1-T4
Railway Stations
18.2 km from Woodmansterne
22.5 km from Carshalton Beeches
22.8 km from Wallington
Hotels
37.6 km from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London
38.3 km from Boutique Tower Bridge Apartment
38.3 km from Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Other Landmarks
35.5 km from Eltham Palace
35.7 km from Lewisham
37.8 km from Hyde Park

Alamo, Gatwick Airport Car hire

Alamo - Gatwick Airport Information, Car hire 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

Paid:

Must-not:

Cross Islands

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

What is the Telephone Number?

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 hire Store?

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

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

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