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Cheap Car Rentals at London City Airport (LCY) with VIPCars
Renting an affordable car hire at London City Airport was never this easy. Whether looking for a long-term rental, short-term, or a weekend rental, at VIP Cars you can find your suitable deal within minutes, and all you have to do is fill in your travel information in our search form. Our booking engine provides access to the best car rental deals for London City Airport from some of the top-notch car rental suppliers in one place. On submitting the form, deals will show as per your inputs and you can compare them by using the filters provided on our booking engine as price, car types, transmission type, fuel type, and suppliers.
Save big by booking online in advance with us and collect your rental car from London City Airport when you arrive.
Useful Information & Car Rental Tips
- The biggest perks of renting a car at London City Airport as against other London airports is that it is located outside the Congestion Charge Zone.
- If you are going to stick to the main city, think of renting a mini or a compact car rental at London City Airport. They are best for city driving and areas where finding parking can be an issue.
- Because of airport tax, some travelers prefer requesting their London city airport car rental for pickup at city locations. But it is better to pick the rental car at the airport if the car supplier is not offering a free shuttle service to the off-airport office.
Popular Car Rental Companies at London City Airport (LCY)
London city airport is one of the top 20 busiest airports in the UK and the fifth-busiest in passenger and airport movements. It links passengers to various destinations, both within the UK and in the foreign countries. It is the only airport which is actually in the city of London, and hence is the preferred airport for thousands of passengers who want to deplane in London.
And since most of them are usually vacationers or business travelers, a big chunk prefers renting a car for easy mobility. We work with some of the best car rental companies to ensure that the needs of such a big variety of travelers can be easily met. The following are VIPCars’ partner companies (see the image) that have their car rental desks at the airport:
Avis
Europcar
Budget
Hertz
Location of the car hire agencies at the airport
They are situated in the building next to the terminal. These supplier offices operate from:
| Days | Timing |
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| Monday-Friday | 7 am to 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am - 4 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am to 9:30 pm |
Car Rental Return Help - Directions to Reach the Airport from London
Car Categories Available for Renting at London City Airport (LCY)
Planning an adventurous off-roading trip, a long road trip or just a small outing with family and friends to London’s finest attractions, on VIP Cars you can find the car which meets your travel demands. The following are the car rental categories available that you can expect to see while searching for your LCY Airport car rental deal on VIP Cars:
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Mini Rentals
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Compact Car Rentals
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Economy Car Rentals
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Minivan Rentals
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Luxury Car Rentals
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Intermediate Rentals
Paid Extras That You Can Rent With Your London City Airport Car Rental
Many Suppliers that provide deals for London city airport offer extras as a means to make the traveler’s journey easier and smoother. Since every supplier offers its own set of add-ons, understand that the extras mentioned in this section may not be covered by all the suppliers:
Also, note that these car rental add-ons are offered as optional, their rental fee is only added to the bill if you choose to rent them.
- Additional Driver
- Booster cushion
- Booster Seat
- Child Seat (4 - 7 years)
- Navigation System - GPS
- Toddler Seat (1 - 3 years)
Inclusions Offered With Our London City Airport Rental Car Deals
In this section we are covering the inclusions that are offered by our suppliers with their LCY Airport car rentals – they are offered as part of the deal and hence are covered in the rental’s offered price. Besides the ones given below, other inclusions that you can expect to see with your rent-a-car deals are: Licenses and Fees (LAF) and Taxes. The following points explain some of the most common inclusions offered with our deals:
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Unlimited Mileage
If unlimited mileage is listed as inclusion on your rental agreement, it means that there is no limit on the number of miles, therefore, no changes will be made to your booked deal’s price by the supplier on the basis of kilometers that you have covered. Unlimited Mileage is specifically best for the renters who are planning a long road trip.
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Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
This is an optional inclusion that is offered by almost all the car rental suppliers. Its presence means that the renter will not have to pay in case the vehicle meets with an accident provided the renter is not found guilty. If the renter has auto insurance, they should get this inclusion removed from the rental agreement.
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Third Party Liability (TPL)
This insurance covers the damages done to the third party in the event of an accident. Your own insurance only covers the damages done to the vehicle you are renting but not the other vehicle(s) with which the accident occurs. TLP is the solution that helps in this case.
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Theft Waiver (THW)
Theft Waiver inclusion removes the renter’s liability to an extent if the car is stolen, provided the incidence has not occurred because of the renter’s carelessness. Note that personal things lost with the car are not covered by this inclusion.
London City Airport Drop-off Locations, One-way car rentals & Cross-Border Option
With VIPCars travelers can return their London city airport car rentals at a variety of locations within the United Kingdom. Our search-form contains a section 'Different Drop-off Location?’ through which you can easily search and compare 'one-way’ rental deals; all you have to do is click on 'yes’ and choose the UK city and the respective location where you would like to pick or drop-off your LCY Airport car rental.
However, note that travelers who are renting cars at London City Airport and are planning to return it somewhere else in the country or vice-versa, they usually have to pay a small one-way fee. By clicking yes on 'Different Drop-off Location?’ section, all the deals that you will come across will be inclusive of one-way charges.
The following are the locations within or near London City which are available as drop-off as well as pickup locations:
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Heathrow Airport
Distance :62.0 mi
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Kings Cross
Distance :10.1 mi
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Ashford Train Station
Distance :76.9 mi
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Gatwick Airport
Distance :50.2 mi
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London Downtown
Distance :11.4 mi
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Hammersmith Station
Distance :15.5 mi
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London Hyde Park
Distance : 12.4 mi
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London Tower Bridge
Distance :7 mi
Cross-Border Travel: Though most of the suppliers do allow cross-border travel on request, there might be restrictions (even on the basis of car category that you have are booking). So it is better to contact our booking experts for more information & also confirm it at the car rental desk, at the time of pickup. For this service, travelers pay a cross-border travel fee.
London City Airport Overview & Terminal Facilities
It is an international airport which sits about 11 kilometers east to the city of London. The Airlines that operate from LCY include Air France, Alitalia, Blue Islands, British Airways Limited, BA City Flyer, Fly Nonstop, Lufthansa Regional, Luxair, Sky Work Airlines, and Swiss International Air Lines.
The airport offers various terminal facilities, some of which are given below:
| Address: | Hartmann Rd, London E16 2PX, UK |
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| IATA Code: | LCY |
Shops at London City Airport
WHSmith
Newspapers, cold drinks, magazines, confectionaries or books, at WHSmith, you can choose from a big variety.
Aelia Duty-Free
On Aelia Duty-free, travelers can buy from a big range of products that fall in categories like perfumes, spirits, sweets, technology, and fashion.
Boots
Besides travel accessories, health and beauty products, 'Boots’ is also known to provide a big selection of snacks to its customers.
Dixons Travel
At Dixons, travelers can buy anything from various Apple products to mobile phones, headphones, besides other technology products and gadgets.
Ladurée
Chocolate gift boxes, jams, candles, or teas, Ladurée offers a big range of products that travelers can choose from.
Eateries in London City Airport
Pret A Manger
It is known to serve freshly prepared food free from any chemicals and preservatives.
Panopolis
Panopolis offers a big range of breads from the different parts of the world all decorated with creative fillings.
Brick Lane Brews
Besides best quality beers, it is also known to offer finest coffee, bagels, and beef.
Pilots Bar & Kitchen
This 1950s-themed restaurant offers an international menu with a range of dining options.
Caffe Nero
Besides providing a perfect cup of coffee to its customers, Caffe Nero also offers snacks which are served warm.
Espressamente Illy
Illy uses Arabian beans and is famous for serving coffee of the highest order.
The City Bar
Besides being a terrific bar, it also offers its customers an equally terrific menu full of delicious delicacies.
Lounges at London City Airport
London City Airport Business Class Lounge
London City Airport First Class Lounge
British Airways Departure Lounge
Other Facilities
Wifi
Complimentary Wifi is made available to the travelers throughout the airport terminal. Passengers can even pre-register for the service on the airport’s website.
Currency Exchange
With more than 45 currencies to choose from, Travelex money exchange has its counter inside the airport.
Parking
The airport offers 2 car parks right next to the airport terminal. Available Parking: Terminal/Short stay, Long Stay, Valet, bike and motorcycle parking.
FAQs - Car Rental London City Airport (LCY)
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What documents are required to rent a car in London City Airport?
You would need documents such as driver’s license (DL), international driver’s permit (IDP) if your original DL is not in the Roman alphabet, an international ID proof, and a credit card in the name of the main driver to pay the security deposit at the rental desk.
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How to book a cheap car rental at the London City Airport (LCY)?
Rent a car at LCY Airport through VIP Cars to book the cheapest car rental. We have our association with top car rental brands offering discounted prices. Book your car well in advance to avail the best prices for your rental cars at London City Airport?
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Where can I find the London City Airport car rental return location?
As you reach the London City Airport you will see 'Car Rental Return’ signs for different suppliers. Follow the signposts of your supplier to reach to the designated parking area. Park the car there and complete the return formalities with the associates of the supplier. You can then return back to your terminal with the help of a shuttle. You can also refer to the confirmation voucher for the car rental return address at LYC Airport.