Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental at Heathrow T5?

A damage waiver is included with your booking. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.

Can I add an additional driver to my rental?

You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.

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Additional Information

Your way to SIXT at Heathrow Terminal 5

1. After leaving the baggage claim area please follow the sign UK Arrivals, car rental, Sofitel Hotel straight ahead. 2. You will then pass the exits of Heathrow Express and London Underground on your left hand side. 3. After that you will see the exit that leads to the local buses, car rental buses and taxis. Please do not take this exit but head to the elevators in front. 4. Inside you will find a Sofitel Hotel button that brings you to the first floor. 5. Upstairs please turn right and follow the long hallway straight ahead. 6. You will find the SIXT counter at its end on your left hand side. Please use https://what3words.com/ and enter the following to view our branch location - 'fend.sung.meal'.

Returns information to Terminal 5

1. When returning your hire car at Heathrow Terminal 5 please take exit number 14 when leaving the M25. 2. After 0.7 miles you will arrive at a large roundabout, take the second exit to Terminal 5, short stay. 3. Please follow the road and stay left at the sign saying Overheight vehicles, Sofitel Hotel. 4. Shortly after that you will find a direction sign saying Overheight vehicles, Sofitel Hotel, take this exit. 5. Then please stay left again. 6. You will see the Sofitel Hotel in front of you. Follow the street around the hotel until you see a sign leading you to the left into the Hotel Car Park. 7. Please enter the car park. You will find the SIXT parking spaces near the car park entrance.

Arriving at T2, 3 or 4

T2: The branch is located in Terminal 2 - Arrivals Hall T3: Please wait at Bus Stop 17 for a Shuttle, or alternatively make your way to Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall with public transport. T4: After collecting your luggage, please enter the Arrivals Hall, turn right and proceed to the SIXT desk. Please use the phone on the SIXT Arrivals desk or call +447715227955 to arrange your collection via our Shuttle service. Once this has been arranged exit the Arrivals Hall and wait at bus stop number 2.

Customer parking

There are no parking facilities available for customers. Customers are liable to pay any passenger drop off or parking fees directly to the airport or Sofitel.

Directions

51.47303009033203, -0.49147000908851624

Heathrow T5

24h Return

Address

Terminal 5 Sofitel London Heathrow T5, Hounslow, TW6 2GD, United Kingdom

Business hours

Mon - Sun

07:00 - 23:00

Bank holidays

07:00 - 23:00

Out of hours

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Our services at Heathrow T5

SIXT Heathrow T5 Airport car hire

If you are travelling to London Heathrow airport (LHR), our Heathrow car hire branch is conveniently located only minutes from Terminal 5, so you can quickly pick up your car and be on your way. Our friendly SIXT team will help you find a car to suit your needs, whether you need a compact car for city driving, a premium saloon for families, a luxury convertible or a spacious minibus that can accommodate up to 9 passengers. Add bookable extras for a stress-free holiday to London, including a sat nav, child seats and additional drivers.

SIXT's location at Heathrow Terminal 5

Our Heathrow airport car hire branch is located adjacent to terminal 5. Follow the signs for car hire and the Sofitel hotel. Take the elevator to the Sofitel on the first floor, turn right and go down the hallway. The SIXT counter will be on your left. If you are returning your hire car at SIXT Heathrow, take exit 14 from the M25 and follow the signs to Terminal 5, short stay. Take the exit for overheight vehicles, Sofitel hotel and enter the hotel car park. You will find marked parking spaces on level -1. Leave the parking ticket on the dashboard and deposit the key in the SIXT key drop box.

Explore London with SIXT car hire

If you choose to drive in the Central London zone from Heathrow, you will have to pay the congestion charge from Monday to Friday. Outside of London, there are plenty of exciting destinations for a day trip. Discover stately Windsor Castle, the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge, or the beach town of Brighton. With your own hire car, you can also drive to the iconic Cliffs of Dover, see the prehistoric marvel of Stonehenge or visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare.

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Good to know when renting at Heathrow T5

What's the minimum age to hire a car at Heathrow T5?

To rent a car with SIXT at Heathrow T5 you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.

Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?

You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Heathrow T5 through your manage booking section or through the app.

What documents do I need to hire a car at Heathrow T5?

You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.

Easily book a long-term rental at Heathrow T5 by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.

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