Car hire in
London

• Theme parks: Pack up the hire car and take the kids for a day of thrills and rides. Thorpe Park is one of the best theme parks in the UK with record-breaking rollercoasters. Chessington World of Adventures is particularly great for younger children. Both are just outside London and easily accessible by car.
• High-end shopping: If you want some of the best shopping in Europe, London has it all. A hire car can come in handy after a spree. Enjoy a trip to Selfridges on Oxford Street or Harrods in Knightsbridge knowing you’ll have plenty of space to carry your bags home.
• Head to the seaside: If the weather is nice or you simply want to get out of the city, Brighton is just under two hours away from London in your hire car. Famous for its Victorian era pier and general architecture, the seaside resort is full of interesting shops, cafes and pubs.

Winter temperatures are generally around 9° and it’s good to be prepared for rain. There are so many things to see and do you may not even notice if the weather is inclement. As most tourists visit London during the summer, most popular tourist attractions are quieter. Nevertheless, be sure to book tickets in advance if this is on your to-do list. Trafalgar Square always has a nice Christmas Tree and after viewing that you can head to one of the many Christmas markets like Winterville in Victoria Park or the Southbank Centre Wintertime Festival. Or you can just go to a pub and have a pint and some hearty food. The roads in London should be fine in winter, so rent a luxury saloon to see the city in style.

• National and international flights land at London's Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports, all of which are located between 20 and 40 miles out of town and have fast motorway links into the city. SIXT has branches at each of these airports, so you'll be able to pick up your hire car wherever you land.
• London has its own traffic restrictions, one-way systems and roadworks, navigating these can be made easier with a sat nav that guides you on less congested routes. Transport for London have live status updates so you can always keep up to date and plan your drive accordingly.
• Don't risk a street parking fine with your car hire in London but choose from multistorey and underground parking available across the city and its districts. Please be aware that London operates both a congestion charge and a low emission zone within the centre. The congestion charge will not be covered by SIXT - but our friendly staff in branch can let you know how to pay.
• Always be extra cautious when driving and parking in London, as there are many pedestrians, buses and cyclists which you can come across unexpectedly. The city itself covers a huge area and is bordered in many places by the M25 motorway which grants you easy access to the rest of the UK.