Where can I pick up my rental car in London?

Rental companies on this route offer 10 pickup locations in London: ST Pancras Station Office London Waterloo Train Station Office London Liverpool Street Office London St. PancrasKings Cross Office London Bloomsbury Office London Marylebone Office London Islington Office London Victoria Station Office London Stratford Int. Station Office London Park Lane Office

When is the best time of year to visit London?

Late spring and early autumn are the best times for London, when the weather is milder and parks are at their best. Summer is lively but busier, and winter is colder and wetter.

What does petrol cost in London (EUR per litre)?

Petrol around London currently costs roughly 1.62 EUR per litre.

What is parking like in central London?

Central London has many parking garages, but availability is tight and hourly rates are very high, often £5–£10+ per hour. Park-and-ride is generally the better option for most visitors driving in.

Are there road tolls or vignettes when driving from London?

Generally no road tolls or vignettes are needed leaving London on major routes. However, there are congestion/charge zones in parts of central London, not on the outbound motorways.

Does London have a low-emission or restricted traffic zone?

Yes. London has the ULEZ and Congestion Charge, which can affect many rental cars.

What are scenic stops worth a detour near London?

Short detours: Richmond Park, Windsor, and the Chiltern Hills countryside.

What should drivers know about winter driving around London?

London is usually very mild in winter and snow is uncommon, so winter tyres are not normally necessary. Mountain-pass issues are not relevant around the city, though rural trips in colder parts of the UK can still be affected by frost or ice.

What local driving rules or quirks should visitors know in London?

Drive on the left and give way to traffic from the right at many mini-roundabouts and side roads unless signs say otherwise. Congestion charge/ULEZ and numerous cameras make it important to follow lane markings and speed limits exactly.

How far is the main airport from central London (km)?

The main airport is about 23 km from central London.

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Car Rental from London to Bath

Pick up your rental car in London and drop it off in Bath. The drive is about 188 km and takes around 2 h 46 min.

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation on most rentals before the supplier's deadline. Check each car's terms.
Drop off in Bath

No need to drive back to London. Leave the car in Bath and carry on.
10 pickup locations in London

Including ST Pancras Station and London Waterloo Train Station.
Models like Toyota Aygo

Choose from Toyota Aygo, Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Focus and more on this route.

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Car rental companies on this route

Driving from London to Bath

Driving distance: 188 km
Estimated travel time: 2 h 46 min
Available offers: 552+
Prices from: €49 / day

Main roads: M4, A46

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Popular rental cars from London to Bath

€49 / day

TOYOTA AYGO

4 seats · Manual
€50 / day

VAUXHALL CORSA

5 seats · Manual
€51 / day

FORD FOCUS

5 seats · Manual
€52 / day

NISSAN JUKE

5 seats · Manual
€54 / day

NISSAN QASHQAI

5 seats · Manual
€55 / day

VAUXHALL MOKKA

5 seats · Automatic
€57 / day

MERCEDES A-CLASS

5 seats · Automatic
€59 / day

MERCEDES C-CLASS

5 seats · Automatic

Questions?
We've got answers.

: Rental companies on this route offer 10 pickup locations in London:

ST Pancras Station

Office

London Waterloo Train Station

Office

London Liverpool Street

Office

London St. PancrasKings Cross

Office

London Bloomsbury

Office

London Marylebone

Office

London Islington

Office

London Victoria Station

Office

London Stratford Int. Station

Office

London Park Lane

Office
: Late spring and early autumn are the best times for London, when the weather is milder and parks are at their best. Summer is lively but busier, and winter is colder and wetter.
: Petrol around London currently costs roughly 1.62 EUR per litre.
: Central London has many parking garages, but availability is tight and hourly rates are very high, often £5–£10+ per hour. Park-and-ride is generally the better option for most visitors driving in.
: Generally no road tolls or vignettes are needed leaving London on major routes. However, there are congestion/charge zones in parts of central London, not on the outbound motorways.
: Yes. London has the ULEZ and Congestion Charge, which can affect many rental cars.
: Short detours: Richmond Park, Windsor, and the Chiltern Hills countryside.
: London is usually very mild in winter and snow is uncommon, so winter tyres are not normally necessary. Mountain-pass issues are not relevant around the city, though rural trips in colder parts of the UK can still be affected by frost or ice.
: Drive on the left and give way to traffic from the right at many mini-roundabouts and side roads unless signs say otherwise. Congestion charge/ULEZ and numerous cameras make it important to follow lane markings and speed limits exactly.
: The main airport is about 23 km from central London.

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