There are four public airports that serve London: Heathrow Airport, Luton Airport, London City Airport and Gatwick Airport. Heathrow is the largest and busiest of them all, with 80 airlines flying to 185 destinations around the world. Gatwick is also a busy international airport, which has flights to a range of worldwide destinations. Luton is known as a base for the low-cost carrier EasyJet, while London City is a small airport that offers a handful of flights to destinations in Europe. For many, these airports serve as a stopping point, as a place to rest before heading onto a prettier destination. All of the airports have ample accommodation options that range from budget and basic to high-end luxury, as well as parking facilities.
We have two branches located near to Heathrow Airport, a branch that is several miles from Gatwick in Crawley, two branches in Luton, and a few branches that are within easy reach of London City Airport. This means that you can book your preferred car in advance and then pick up your chosen vehicle within an hour of landing.
The essential items you will need to bring to an Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch when renting a vehicle are a valid drivers license, valid ID, and a credit or debit card. You will also need to prove you are over 25 years of age, and there may be additional documentation required for international drivers. Learn more about what you need when renting here.
No. At Enterprise you don't need to purchase insurance as we provide a damage waiver within the cost of your rental. You can, of course, take option to purchase additional protection products to reduce the excess further to give you complete peace of mind. Visit our car rental insurance page for further details.
All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent full-size MPVs, premium vehicles/exotic cars and Luton vans. Younger drivers might be interested in Enterprise Car Club. Learn more about age requirements for renting a vehicle here.
All drivers must present a full valid driving license. If the driving license is written in a language and characters different to those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Learn more about car rental driving license requirements here.
We accept payment by either a debit or credit card in the name of the renter. A credit card is required if you are renting a People Carrier, Compact Elite, SUV, Premium, Luxury or Executive vehicle. Learn more about our accepted card payment methods here.
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