Quick answer
Car hire at LCY: Avis and Budget, Hertz, Europcar and SIXT. Most open 08:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and close at lunchtime or mid-afternoon at weekends.
Opening hours by company
Car hire hours at LCY as listed by the airport
| Day | Avis and Budget | Hertz | Europcar | SIXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 to 16:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 to 16:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 20:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 | 08:00 to 20:00 | 08:00 to 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 to 13:00 | 08:00 to 16:00 | 08:00 to 13:00 | 08:00 to 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 to 13:00 | 08:00 to 16:00 | 08:00 to 13:00 | 09:00 to 13:00 |
Source: airport car hire page. Hours change; confirm with your company, especially for a late flight. Europcar also advertises one-way hire to or from the airport.
Compare car hire at London City
Car hire search is not connected here. All five brands above are listed by the airport.
Do you need a car?
For London itself, usually not: the DLR is next to the terminal, central London has a Congestion Charge and ULEZ rules, and parking is scarce. A car makes sense for Essex, Kent or the countryside beyond the M25. Return the car in good time: the car hire area is reached via Connaught Bridge or Redgrave Bridge, and check-in desks open 2 hours before departure.
Questions travelers ask
Which car hire companies are at London City Airport?
Avis and Budget, Hertz, Europcar and SIXT, per the airport.
Is car hire at LCY open on Sundays?
Yes, but for short hours: most open 08:00 or 09:00 to 13:00, and Hertz to 16:00.
Sources
Last checked 12 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.