Car Rental in London

Monthly rentals in London start from £249 per month, that's the Volkswagen UP or Toyota Aygo (both manual), includes 2000 miles per month, with a £750 refundable deposit.

For affordable car rental near Heathrow, SelfDrive offers monthly options starting from £249/month, including Volkswagen Up or Toyota Aygo with 2,000 miles per month. Customers can choose counter pickup near Heathrow with applicable airport charges or doorstep delivery for £50. Larger options such as the Nissan Juke, MG3, Fiat 500 and Peugeot 2008 are available from £299/month.

For UK residents, you need a full UK driving licence, valid photo ID, two proofs of address and a credit/debit card in your name. International travellers need a valid home-country driving licence, passport and payment card, plus an IDP where required. A provisional licence is not accepted.

Yes, absolutely! You can rent a car in London with a foreign driving licence.

The minimum age to rent a car in London is 25 years. You'll also need a full driving licence (not provisional) with 1-2 years of driving experience.

Yes, a refundable security deposit is required when renting a car in London. Charged on your credit or debit card before you collect the car. It is fully refundable and released within 30 working days after you return the car. Cash is not accepted, must be paid by card.

Yes. Insurance coverage is included in daily and weekly car rentals for 1–29 days. For monthly rentals, customers can choose basic insurance or use their own insurance policy, depending on the rental arrangement.

Daily/Weekly rentals: 100 miles per day. Monthly/Subscription (1+ months): 1,500–2,500 miles per month (depends on the car). If you go over, it's up to £5 per mile (varies by car — your e-ticket will show the exact rate). Unlimited mileage is available on some cars, subject to approval.

Yes, you can add an additional driver; they just need to be registered in the rental contract before they drive. They'll need to meet the same requirements as you (valid UK driving licence, etc.). You can add them during booking, or contact the support team if you need to add one after pickup (subject to approval).

Yes, absolutely — you can drive anywhere within the UK (England, Scotland, Wales).

Yes, you can extend your rental. Just let us know before your rental period expires. If you don't extend or return the car within 3 days of the expiry date, it'll auto-extend for a minimum of 30 days (for monthly bookings) at current rates + a £250 late payment charge, with no refunds for early return after that.

If you return the car late, you'll be charged a late return fee — 1 day's rental or £25, whichever is higher.

Yes. SelfDrive offers airport car rental services at major airports. Customers can book online and arrange airport pickup for their rental vehicle.

Yes, a few key restrictions: You can drive anywhere within the UK (England, Scotland, Wales). Outside the UK - no driving to France, Ireland, or any other country. And you can't use the car for: Off-road driving, racing, or safari. Teaching driving lessons. Towing or pushing objects. Renting it out to others Basically, it's for normal road use within the UK — keep it sensible and you're all good!

Yes, toll charges are your responsibility, including the London Congestion Charge and any other tolls. If you use a toll road or enter the congestion zone, you'll need to pay it directly. If it's charged to us and we handle it, there's a £2 service charge per crossing on top of the actual toll cost. So best to sort those yourself to avoid the extra fee!

Contact at 02045786860 and confirm whether the car you're interested in is ULEZ-compliant and whether any charges apply. Most of our cars are 2024 models or fairly new, so many should meet ULEZ standards but best to confirm for your specific car.

To confirm whether a specific car is ULEZ-compliant, give our team a call at 02045786860, so they can check the registration details for you before you book.