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Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and across other areas of London. You might find a better price, or somewhere that suits you better.Bethnal Green
41 car hire locations
London Borough of Waltham Forest
41 car hire locations
West Ham
1 car hire locations
Whitechapel Station
9 car hire locations
London Luton Airport
22 car hire locations
London Gatwick Airport
29 car hire locations
Driving in London: What to expect on the road
Documents you'll need You’ll need a valid licence and possibly an IDP. To drive in London, you’ll need a driving licence held for at least a year. If it’s not in English, an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be required. Most car hire companies also ask for a passport and credit card. |
Navigating city driving Expect one-way streets and left-hand driving. Driving in London means handling narrow roads, bus lanes, and one-way systems. Use navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze to avoid restricted zones and live traffic hotspots. |
Tolls, emissions zones and charges Central London has tolls and emissions charges. The Congestion Charge and ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) apply in central London. Not all rental cars are exempt, so always check. Most fees can be paid online or in the TFL app. Some routes include toll roads.
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Parking your car in London Parking is limited and often expensive. Many parking areas in London are residents-only or require pay-by-app. Look for multi-storey car parks, park-and-ride options, or hotels with parking. Avoid red routes, bus lanes, and loading zones to dodge fines. |
Finding fuel or charging points Fuel is available — EV charging needs planning. Petrol stations in London are common but pricier in central zones. For electric vehicles, use Zap-Map or PlugShare to find EV charging stations in London. Some require local apps or cards — check access before your trip.
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Local driving style and tips Traffic moves fast and cameras are everywhere. London drivers are direct and fast-paced, especially during peak hours. Give way at zebra crossings, take care at roundabouts, and avoid yellow box junctions. Traffic cameras are widespread and fines apply for hire cars. |
Hiring a car in East End: Fast facts
Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.| Most popular car | Small |
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| Cheapest price found | 10 € per day |
| Cheapest month to rent | March |
How to book the best car rental deals in East End
We use the same magic that powers our flight search to scan the web for car hire deals from most major providers in over 18,000 locations. So say you can say goodbye to juggling multiple tabs, and having to note down prices, and hello to every East End rental car price in one place. We account for any extra fees including insurance, local taxes and airport surcharges in the price shown when you search.Consider travelling to nearby areas
It often pays to catch public transport to a pick-up point that's cheaper than ones nearest to you. West Ham, Isle of Dogs and Shadwell may have lower daily prices than the car hire deals in East End.
Book now, cancel later
We clearly highlight car and van hire options in East End that have free cancellation – so you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.
Consider East End van hire
If there's more than five people travelling, look for van hire in East End, as it could be cheaper than hiring two cars.
Take that trip in October
We crunched our calendar and found the cheapest month to hire a car in East End is October. Another tip on when to book? Most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book a week in advance.
Compare fuel policies
To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from East End, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.
Skip the queues
Keyless pick-up is a relatively new concept that lets you turn up at your preferred car hire location, hop in and hit the road without having to queue at a desk. If it's available anywhere in East End, we'll highlight it when you search.
