Thrifty, London Heathrow Airport Car hire

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Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
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 hire Instructions & Policies

Address

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

Telephone

+442088976261

Pick-up Instructions

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

You can arrive of Thrifty - London Heathrow Airport car hire 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

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

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of EUR 30.95974 - 38.256042 per day approximately.

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).

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

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

EU Driving Licence

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 with the original IDP at the counter.

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

Extras Prices

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

GBP 11.4/day

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

GBP 11.4/day

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

GBP 11.4/day

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 for Mercedes Glc,

GBP 1000 for Ford Focus,Citroen C3 Aircross Or Similar,Peugeot 2008,Hyundai Tucson Aut,Toyota Yaris,Fiat Mobi,Ford Kuga Or Similar,Jeep Compass,Kia Picanto,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Swb,Fiat Tipo Station Wagon,Vw Golf,Vw Caddy,Ford Galaxy,Ford Focus, Skoda Rapid, Opel Astra Or Simila,Renault Captur,Citroen C-elysee,Nissan Xterra,Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,Peugeot 3008,Renault Kangoo,Skoda Octavia,Mercedes-benz Cla Amg,Traffic 88 M3,Vw Shuttle Lwb,Ford Transit,Ford Tourneo,Opel Insignia,Volvo Xc40,Renault Master 17m3,Iveco Daily 12m3,

GBP 1400 for Citroen C3,Mercedes-benz Classe V,Vw Caravelle,

GBP 1500 for Lexus Lbx,Toyota Fortuner,Ds7,Mercedes Vito Long 2.2 9pax Wt Automatic Or Similar,Description Not Available,Jeep Compass Corolla Cross Taos,Sk Octavia-combi,Volvo Xc40,Mercedes Classe C,Mercedes C 180 Avantgarde,Volvo Xc90-4wd,Audi A4 Avant Automatica,Jaguar Xf Sportbrake-4wd,Mercedes C Class,Jaguar Xe-4wd,Volvo Xc60 Aut,Audi A5 4x4 Convertible Gps,Audi A6 Estate,Bmw X1,Peugeot 5008,Ford Kuga,Toyota Proace,Porsche Panamera Automatic Or Similar,Luton Tail Lift,

GBP 2500 for Kia Niro Ev-electric,Crossback E Tense,Model 3 Sr-electric,Polestar 2,Peugeot E-208 Electric,Mercedes Gle,Chevrolet Camaro,Mercedes Benz Vito,Chevrolet Traverse,Bmw Serie 4 Gran Coupé,Q1 Tesla Model Y Lr,Audi Q5,Mercedes Benz Gle400,Audi E-tron,Porsche Panamera,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,

GBP 3000 for Alpine A110,Lamborghini Urus,

GBP 5000 for Bmw 2 Series Cabrio,Ferrari 812 Gts,

GBP 1000 for Ford Focus,

GBP 1000 for Citroen C3 Aircross Or Similar,

GBP 1000 for Peugeot 2008,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Swb,

GBP 1200 for Fiat Tipo Station Wagon,

GBP 2500 for Kia Niro Ev-electric,

GBP 1500 for Lexus Lbx,

GBP 1200 for Vw Golf,

GBP 2500 for Crossback E Tense,

GBP 1000 for Hyundai Tucson Aut,

GBP 1000 for Toyota Yaris,

GBP 1000 for Fiat Mobi,

GBP 1500 for Citroen C3,

GBP 1200 for Vw Caddy,

GBP 2500 for Model 3 Sr-electric,

GBP 1500 for Toyota Fortuner,

GBP 1500 for Ds7,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes Vito Long 2.2 9pax Wt Automatic Or Similar,

GBP 1500 for Description Not Available,

GBP 1200 for Ford Galaxy,

GBP 2500 for Polestar 2,

GBP 1500 for Jeep Compass Corolla Cross Taos,

GBP 2500 for Peugeot E-208 Electric,

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

GBP 1200 for Renault Captur,

GBP 1200 for Citroen C-elysee,

GBP 1200 for Nissan Xterra,

GBP 1200 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

GBP 2500 for Byd Atto 3-electric,

GBP 1200 for Peugeot 3008,

GBP 1000 for Ford Kuga Or Similar,

GBP 1200 for Renault Kangoo,

GBP 1500 for Sk Octavia-combi,

GBP 1200 for Skoda Octavia,

GBP 1200 for Mercedes-benz Cla Amg,

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 Mercedes Glc,

GBP 1500 for Volvo Xc90-4wd,

GBP 2500 for Chevrolet Camaro,

GBP 1200 for Vw Shuttle Lwb,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit,

GBP 1200 for Ford Tourneo,

GBP 1500 for Audi A4 Avant Automatica,

GBP 1000 for Kia Picanto,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes C Class,

GBP 1500 for Volvo Xc60 Aut,

GBP 1500 for Audi A5 4x4 Convertible Gps,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes Benz Vito,

GBP 1500 for Audi A6 Estate,

GBP 2500 for Chevrolet Traverse,

GBP 1200 for Opel Insignia,

GBP 1500 for Peugeot 5008,

GBP 1500 for Ford Kuga,

GBP 1200 for Volvo Xc40,

GBP 1200 for Renault Master 17m3,

GBP 1200 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

GBP 1500 for Toyota Proace,

GBP 2500 for Bmw Serie 4 Gran Coupé,

GBP 2500 for Q1 Tesla Model Y Lr,

GBP 1400 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

GBP 1400 for Vw Caravelle,

GBP 2500 for Audi Q5,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes Benz Gle400,

GBP 2500 for Audi E-tron,

GBP 2500 for Porsche Panamera,

GBP 3000 for Alpine A110,

GBP 2500 for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,

GBP 3000 for Lamborghini Urus,

GBP 1200 for Luton Tail Lift,

GBP 5000 for Bmw 2 Series Cabrio,

GBP 5000 for Ferrari 812 Gts,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR for Mercedes Glc,

GBP 1000 for Ford Focus,Citroen C3 Aircross Or Similar,Peugeot 2008,Hyundai Tucson Aut,Toyota Yaris,Fiat Mobi,Ford Kuga Or Similar,Jeep Compass,Kia Picanto,

GBP 1400 for Citroen C3,Mercedes-benz Classe V,Vw Caravelle,

GBP 3000 for Alpine A110,Lamborghini Urus,

GBP 5000 for Bmw 2 Series Cabrio,Ferrari 812 Gts,

GBP 1000 for Ford Focus,

GBP 1000 for Citroen C3 Aircross Or Similar,

GBP 1000 for Peugeot 2008,

GBP 1200 for Ford Transit Swb,

GBP 1200 for Fiat Tipo Station Wagon,

GBP 2500 for Kia Niro Ev-electric,

GBP 1500 for Lexus Lbx,

GBP 1200 for Vw Golf,

GBP 2500 for Crossback E Tense,

GBP 1000 for Hyundai Tucson Aut,

GBP 1000 for Toyota Yaris,

GBP 1000 for Fiat Mobi,

GBP 1500 for Citroen C3,

GBP 1200 for Vw Caddy,

GBP 2500 for Model 3 Sr-electric,

GBP 1500 for Toyota Fortuner,

GBP 1500 for Ds7,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes Vito Long 2.2 9pax Wt Automatic Or Similar,

GBP 1500 for Description Not Available,

GBP 1200 for Ford Galaxy,

GBP 2500 for Polestar 2,

GBP 1500 for Jeep Compass Corolla Cross Taos,

GBP 2500 for Peugeot E-208 Electric,

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

GBP 1200 for Renault Captur,

GBP 1200 for Citroen C-elysee,

GBP 1200 for Nissan Xterra,

GBP 1200 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

GBP 2500 for Byd Atto 3-electric,

GBP 1200 for Peugeot 3008,

GBP 1000 for Ford Kuga Or Similar,

GBP 1200 for Renault Kangoo,

GBP 1500 for Sk Octavia-combi,

GBP 1200 for Skoda Octavia,

GBP 1200 for Mercedes-benz Cla Amg,

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 Mercedes Glc,

GBP 1500 for Volvo Xc90-4wd,

GBP 2500 for Chevrolet Camaro,

GBP 1500 for Vw Shuttle Lwb,

GBP 1500 for Ford Transit,

GBP 1500 for Ford Tourneo,

GBP 1500 for Audi A4 Avant Automatica,

GBP 1000 for Kia Picanto,

GBP 1500 for Mercedes C Class,

GBP 1500 for Volvo Xc60 Aut,

GBP 1500 for Audi A5 4x4 Convertible Gps,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes Benz Vito,

GBP 1500 for Audi A6 Estate,

GBP 2500 for Chevrolet Traverse,

GBP 1200 for Opel Insignia,

GBP 1500 for Peugeot 5008,

GBP 1500 for Ford Kuga,

GBP 1200 for Volvo Xc40,

GBP 1200 for Renault Master 17m3,

GBP 1200 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

GBP 1500 for Toyota Proace,

GBP 2500 for Bmw Serie 4 Gran Coupé,

GBP 2500 for Q1 Tesla Model Y Lr,

GBP 1400 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

GBP 1400 for Vw Caravelle,

GBP 2500 for Audi Q5,

GBP 2500 for Mercedes Benz Gle400,

GBP 2500 for Audi E-tron,

GBP 2500 for Porsche Panamera,

GBP 3000 for Alpine A110,

GBP 2500 for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,

GBP 3000 for Lamborghini Urus,

GBP 1200 for Luton Tail Lift,

GBP 5000 for Bmw 2 Series Cabrio,

GBP 5000 for Ferrari 812 Gts,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.3 km from Heathrow Airport T5

2.6 km from Heathrow Airport T1-T4

2.6 km from Heathrow Airport

Railway Stations

21.7 km from Paddington Station

23.7 km from Victoria Station

24.9 km from Euston Station

Hotels

20.5 km from Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

20.7 km from Seraphine London Kensington Garden Hotel

21 km from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London

Other Landmarks

24.9 km from Trafalgar Square

25.1 km from Big Ben

28.4 km from Tower Of London

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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: Monday, April 14, 2025
Booked an X3 but got a Land Rover Discovery Sport, a brand new car with only 1600 miles on it… But the air conditioning was broken! Picked it up on a Sunday and no one could fix it, and there were no other cars to switch to. We had to drive north on the highway with the windows down. Sigh… It's better to choose a big company! The rental company only cares about taking your money and nothing else. Make sure to be well-prepared!
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