Car hire London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport, in London, is the largest airport in the UK. It's also one of the busiest airports in the world. More than 67 million passengers pass through the airport's five terminal buildings each year. The airport is located over 12 miles outside London's central tourist area and taxis from Heathrow are considerably expensive. Therefore, cheap car hire in Heathrow Airport is worthy of consideration.

Around 90 airlines use Heathrow Airport and among the most important are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and BMI. These three airlines are based at Heathrow. Many of the 67 million yearly passengers arrive on flights from New York; nearly four million people arrive on them each year.

Heathrow Airport is well-connected by underground train, as well as an over ground service to London Paddington. However, passengers with large amounts of luggage are likely to find the trains a little difficult. In addition, many London hotels are far from Paddington and will necessitate a taxi to the final destination anyhow.

Given the cost of London taxis, arriving passengers might want to think about car rental in Heathrow Airport. Heathrow Airport is close to both the M4 and M25 motorways. Seven firms offer car hire in Heathrow Airport, and they can be found on the Heathrow Airport website. Passengers booking a car through the website might find special offers and discounts available.

London has so many attractions and activities that a year would be needed to experience all of them. Therefore, many visitors tend to concentrate on the most popular; many of them, such as the British Museum are free. Popular attractions with an admission fee include the London Eye; a big wheel offering outstanding views of the capital. Additionally, St Paul's Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece, and well worth a look.