London Heathrow Airport Travel Information
If you are using London Heathrow Airport either as a holidaymaker or a business passenger, why not hire a car which can be picked up right at the airport? Hiring a car gives you the flexibility to enjoy your visit. Rhino Car Hire operates pick up points located within the airport and maintain a large hire fleet. Car hire within London Heathrow Airport using Rhino Car Hire is quick and economical.
If travelling by car
Heathrow airport is conveniently situated close to two major motorways, the M25 and the M4. The airport is a short journey of 15 miles from west London, however it should be noted that due to traffic congestion motorists should allow plenty of time for this short journey.
Satellite Navigation and GPS
If you have access to a GPS system to aid navigation then the postcodes below can be used to locate each of the London Heathrow Airport terminals.
• Postcode for Terminal 1 – TW6 1AP
• Postcode for Terminal 2 – TW6 1EW
• Postcode for Terminal 3 – TW6 3QG
• Postcode for Terminal 4 – TW6 3XA
• Postcode for Terminal 5 - TW6 2GA
London Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 and 3:
These three terminals are clustered around the centre of the airport area, and are conveniently close together. If travelling on the M4 then exit the motorway at junction 4. If travelling on the M25 then exit the motorway at junction 15. There are plenty of signposts which direct traffic to all three terminals, just follow them.
London Heathrow Terminal 4
Terminal 4 is located to the south of the airport area and access is gained to terminal 4 through a separate. If travelling on the M4 then exit the motorway at junction 4b. If travelling on the M25 the exit the motorway at junction 14. There are plenty of signposts to guide motorists from the motorway to terminal 4.
London Heathrow Terminal 5
Located on the road which circles the airport area, access is gained to terminal 5 through a separate route. If travelling on the M4 then exit the motorway at junction 4b. If travelling on the M25 the exit the motorway at junction 14. Follow the ample signposts which guide the motorist to terminal 5 from the motorway.
Passenger Drop Off
There is ample setting down space outside each terminal, with special traffic lanes in place to facilitate a speedy drop off. It is possible to unload passengers on the terminal forecourt, although there is a zero tolerance policy in place for vehicles waiting in this area and police and airport security will often ask a vehicle to move on, even issuing traffic offence tickets in some cases.
Passenger Pick Up
When picking up passengers the motorist must use the short stay care park. Waiting is not allowed in any other part of the airport, this car park is the only option for those motorists who need to await flight arrivals.
Unattended Vehicles
Never leave a vehicle unattended anywhere in the airport grounds except in a designated car park. The police will quickly remove any unattended vehicle and a charge will be made for collecting the vehicle in addition to the drive being issued with a parking ticket. If the vehicle is not collected within 24 hours of its removal a further storage charge is applied for each day the vehicle remains uncollected.
Car Parks
Each London Heathrow Terminal has its own short stay car park; these are signposted quite clearly on all approach roads and are conveniently close to the arrival and departure area.
Valet parking is also available at each of the drop off points, which are located on the terminal forecourts. You can now book
Heathrow Airport Car Parking directly with
Rhino Car Parking online.
Long stay and business parking is available on the outskirts of Heathrow Airport and a courtesy bus is provided to shuttle passengers to and from these locations.
Rhino also have on airport locations for
Car Hire Gatwick Airport.
Airport Hotels
If you have an early flight from Heathrow Airport you might want to consider booking a
Airport Hotel at Heathrow. Most of the hotels are a very short distance from the main terminals and you can catch a free shuttle direct from most of the hotels.
But before you buy use the following advice and tips:
Most car rental companies at
Heathrow Airport offer special offers and discount deals for booking early.
- Before driving away in your car rental make a close inspection of the vehicle for any damage and if there is damage make sure the hire company sign that it pre-exists.
- Check what fuel your Heathrow car rental takes, and how you get the fuel cap off.
- Ask your Heathrow Airport car hire company for a map, that should be provided by all good car rental companies.
- Check the opening times of your car hire company just in case not 24/7.
- If not 24/7 find out where the drop off key facility is
Address: Bath Road
Heathrow, Hounslow, TW6