Time to drop off your London Gatwick South car hire back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.
Where to return your hire car
Returning your hire car to London Gatwick South is straightforward. You can drop it off at the rental office at the South Terminal Desk. To reach this desk from Central London:
- Head south on the M23 and use the left two lanes at junction nine to exit towards Gatwick Airport.
- At the Gatwick Interchange, take the second exit towards the airport.
- Take the first exit on the Airport Way Roundabout onto the South Ring Road.
- Continue on the South Ring Road until you arrive at the Hertz car hire office.
What to do when you return your hire car
Your booking confirmation email details the date and time for returning your hire car to London Gatwick Airport. When you return your vehicle, we will inspect it to ensure it’s in the same condition as when you collected it. Once done, our staff will take the keys and walk you through the next steps.
How to extend your hire car booking
Whether you want to extend your car hire for the weekend, or for a couple of hours, you can easily extend your London Gatwick South car hire using our online tool. You can also let our staff know you’d like to book additional days when you pick up your vehicle.
FAQs
Can I return my rental car to a different location?
You may be able to return your London Gatwick South hire car to a different location – this will depend on the vehicle type and your planned route. You will need to let us know in advance if you plan to return to a different location and confirm this when making your booking. There may be a One Way Fee applicable.
Can I return my hire car out of hours?
Out of hours drop-off is permitted at many Hertz locations – please check at the time of booking if your return flight is out of hours. If this is the case, you remain responsible for the condition of the vehicle until the rental office opens.
Does Hertz provide child / infant seats?
The safety of all passengers is very important to Hertz, so we offer a range of child and infant safety seats for all ages. Please make your request at the time of booking to ensure availability. You can find out more on our Products and Services page.
Is there EV charging available at London Gatwick Airport?
Yes, there are 22kW chargers available in the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can find them on Level One of Car Park Three.
Where is the nearest petrol station to Gatwick South Airport?
The nearest petrol station is just six minutes from the South Terminal, on Ring Road North, so you can easily refuel before you drop off your hire car at Gatwick South Airport.
