US$59.00/day
Rent a car
Budget 800+ ratings, 5 reviews
London, England, United Kingdom
Last updated on: September 18, 2026
The Budget - London City Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Budget - London City Airport car rental.
Airport Terminal Instructions Airline passenger: Exit the terminal through the left doors and follow the signage for car rental which is located a short walk away approx.. 3 to 5 minutes. The car rental centre is located in a spate building away from the main terminal. **Please note that the airport is currently undergoing major renovation and extension works so the exact walkway from the terminal to the car rental building is likely to change and be modified at short notice by the airport ** Local renter: Follow signs for A13 Docklands and the City Aiport. Once entering airport, follow signs to short term car park, and head towards Avis bays. Preferred service: N/A Out of hours: Park car in Avis Car Hire Returns. Make note of mileage, fuel reading and time of arrival on document wallet. Put keys inside document wallet and take paperwork out . If airport is still open, leave the keys at the airport information desks. If closed, you must press the buzzer at the door of terminal to summon security. Leave the keys with security.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 09:00 -13:00 | 08:00 -16:00 | 08:00 -16:00 | 08:00 -16:00 | 08:00 -18:00 08:00 -16:00 | 08:00 -18:00 | 08:00 -18:00 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount (approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. | 100% of the rental car rate plus GBP 300 | 30-60 |
Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, AMEX
UnionPay,JCB are not accepted.
Note that two credit cards may be asked for upon pickup if your rental car falls into these car types: E Toyota Yaris, Mazda 3 / At, Dacia Sandero, Ford Mustang Convertible, Peugeot 308, Volvo Xc60, Seat Leon, Renault Clio Or Similar, Chevrolet Express, Toyota Alphard 8, Toyota Auris Hybrid, Nissan Altima Or Similar, Audi Q3, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 5008, Ford Transit, Mercedes A Class, Bmw X2 Aut., Ssanyong Rodius, Mercedes E-class, Citroen Spacetourer, Doblo Passeio Spin, Bmw 3 Series, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai I10 Auto Or Similar, Tesla Model Y Electric, Peugeot 308, Fiat Talento 8 Seats, Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats, Ford Tourneo Custom, Mercedes Vito, Ford Focus, Kia Soul, Toyota Prado Or Similar, Toyota Yaris, Dr 5, Fiat Talento Or Vw Transporter 9 Seater A/c, Mercedes C-class, Compact Elite, Cupra Born, Skoda Octavia, Bmw 5 Series, Toyota Bz4x, Volvo Xc60 Or Similar, Mercedes-benz A-class Or Similar, Bmw X1
Car rental with debit cards is also accepted and listed as below: Visa, Master
Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.
23 - 75 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 23 - 24 years old with charge of GBP 40 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
The following models require 2 year's of license holding time: Peugeot 308
For foreign renters, you need to bring:
EU/EEA Driving License
EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）
In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom
To be updated
To be updated
To be updated
To be updated
Airports
0.1 mi from London City Airport
21.7 mi from Heathrow Airport T1-T4
21.7 mi from Heathrow Airport
Railway Stations
1.3 mi from Woolwich Arsenal
2.5 mi from West Ham
2.8 mi from Barking
Hotels
5.2 mi from Clayton Hotel City of London
5.2 mi from Boutique Tower Bridge Apartment
6.9 mi from Marlin Waterloo London
Other Landmarks
3.5 mi from Limehouse
3.7 mi from Lewisham
3.9 mi from Eltham Palace
Total points： 6.8 / 10 Average
A.Valiani
London
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, September 16, 2019
Anonymous
London
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Bella Hamilton
London
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, August 18, 2014
Berg Onions
London
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, April 16, 2022
Regan Child
London
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Cecil Cronin
London
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Anonymous
London
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, October 31, 2025
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The Budget - London City Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Budget - London City Airport car rental.
Airport Terminal Instructions Airline passenger: Exit the terminal through the left doors and follow the signage for car rental which is located a short walk away approx.. 3 to 5 minutes. The car rental centre is located in a spate building away from the main terminal. **Please note that the airport is currently undergoing major renovation and extension works so the exact walkway from the terminal to the car rental building is likely to change and be modified at short notice by the airport ** Local renter: Follow signs for A13 Docklands and the City Aiport. Once entering airport, follow signs to short term car park, and head towards Avis bays. Preferred service: N/A Out of hours: Park car in Avis Car Hire Returns. Make note of mileage, fuel reading and time of arrival on document wallet. Put keys inside document wallet and take paperwork out . If airport is still open, leave the keys at the airport information desks. If closed, you must press the buzzer at the door of terminal to summon security. Leave the keys with security.
23 - 75 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 23 - 24 years old with charge of GBP 40 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
The following models require 2 year's of license holding time: Peugeot 308
EU/EEA Driving License
EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）
In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).
Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom
To be updated
0.1 mi from London City Airport
21.7 mi from Heathrow Airport T1-T4
21.7 mi from Heathrow Airport
1.3 mi from Woolwich Arsenal
2.5 mi from West Ham
2.8 mi from Barking
5.2 mi from Clayton Hotel City of London
5.2 mi from Boutique Tower Bridge Apartment
6.9 mi from Marlin Waterloo London
3.5 mi from Limehouse
3.7 mi from Lewisham
3.9 mi from Eltham Palace
