Compare car hire at Heathrow Terminal 4 and understand how the major rental companies collect passengers arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Terminal 4 is particularly useful to understand before you arrive because rental companies do not all use the same collection method. Several companies operate courtesy shuttles from the terminal forecourt, while SIXT has a Terminal 4 branch inside Landside Arrivals on Level 0.

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How Car Hire Works at Heathrow Terminal 4

After baggage reclaim and customs, enter the public arrivals area and check the instructions for your rental company before heading outside.

Enterprise and Alamo currently direct Terminal 4 passengers to bus stops 21 to 23 after crossing to the third lane. Avis specifies stops 21 and 23. Hertz describes its collection point as Lane 3. SIXT is different because its Terminal 4 branch is located inside the arrivals area.

Your reservation instructions and current airport signage should always take priority because collection arrangements can change.

Terminal 4 Has Two Main Types of Car Hire Collection

Shuttle Collection

Several major companies transfer customers from Terminal 4 to airport-perimeter rental facilities.

Key area: the third lane outside arrivals, including stops 21–23 for some suppliers.

Inside Terminal 4

SIXT currently operates a branch at Landside Arrivals, Level 0.

Follow the car-rental signs after leaving baggage reclaim.

Understanding Terminal 4 Bus Stops 21–23

The three stop numbers are often grouped together in rental-company instructions, but the exact stop depends on the supplier.

21 BUS STOP

22 BUS STOP

23 BUS STOP

Enterprise and Alamo: stops 21–23. Avis: stops 21 and 23. Hertz currently describes its pickup area as Lane 3 rather than publishing one specific stop number.

Heathrow Terminal 4 Car Hire Collection by Company

Car Hire Company	Current T4 Collection	Collection Type
Avis	Bus stops 21 & 23	Avis Budget shuttle to Central Heathrow
Hertz	Lane 3	Free shuttle to Northern Perimeter Road West
Enterprise	Bus stops 21–23, third lane	Shuttle to Northern Perimeter Road
Alamo	Bus stops 21–23, third lane	Enterprise-operated shuttle
SIXT	Landside Arrivals, Level 0	Terminal 4 branch
Budget	Check current reservation	Follow current Budget collection instructions
Europcar	Check current reservation	Follow current Europcar collection instructions

INSIDE T4 LANDSIDE ARRIVALS LEVEL 0

SIXT Has a Terminal 4 Branch

SIXT is one of the important differences between Terminal 4 and the Heathrow terminal guides we have covered so far.

Its current Terminal 4 location is Landside Arrivals, Level 0, Hounslow, TW6 3XE. After leaving baggage reclaim, turn right and follow the car-rental signs to the SIXT branch.

SIXT currently lists the branch as open 07:00–23:00 daily, with 24-hour pickup and return options shown for this location. Always check your reservation for the arrangements applying to your booking.

Read our SIXT Heathrow car hire guide →

Car Hire Companies Serving Heathrow Terminal 4

21 & 23

Avis Car Hire Terminal 4

Avis currently directs Terminal 4 passengers to bus stops 21 and 23 for its shuttle to the Central Heathrow rental operation on Northrop Road.

Avis Heathrow guide →

LANE 3

Hertz Car Hire Terminal 4

Hertz currently directs Terminal 4 customers to Lane 3, where phone or iPad communication is available for the free shuttle connection.

Hertz Heathrow guide →

21–23

Enterprise Car Hire Terminal 4

Enterprise directs customers across to the third lane, with bus stops 21 to 23 on the left. It currently says its Heathrow shuttle operates approximately every 5–8 minutes.

Enterprise Heathrow guide →

21–23

Alamo Car Hire Terminal 4

Alamo uses the Enterprise Heathrow operation and currently gives the same Terminal 4 instructions: cross to the third lane and use stops 21 to 23.

Alamo Heathrow guide →

INSIDE T4

SIXT Car Hire Terminal 4

SIXT currently operates from Landside Arrivals on Level 0, making its Terminal 4 collection arrangement different from the shuttle-based suppliers.

SIXT Heathrow guide →

CHECK BOOKING

Budget Car Hire Terminal 4

Budget serves Heathrow, but its public Terminal 4 information is not currently consistent enough for us to publish a specific T4 stop as confirmed. Follow the collection instructions supplied with your reservation.

Budget Heathrow guide →

T4 SERVED

Europcar Car Hire Terminal 4

Europcar serves Heathrow Terminal 4. Check your current reservation for the collection point and transfer instructions applying to your booking.

Europcar Heathrow guide →

For a wider comparison, see our Heathrow Airport car hire companies guide.

Terminal 4 Arrival to Rental Car: What Happens Next?

Arrivals

Complete baggage reclaim and enter the public arrivals area.

Check Supplier

Confirm whether your company uses a shuttle or an in-terminal branch.

Find Collection

Follow your company's directions to the appropriate lane, stop or rental desk.

Collect Your Car

Complete the rental formalities and inspect your vehicle before departure.

Why we don't give one generic Terminal 4 bus stop: the current instructions differ by company. Enterprise and Alamo specify 21–23, Avis specifies 21 and 23, Hertz specifies Lane 3, and SIXT has an in-terminal branch.

What to Have Ready for Terminal 4 Car Hire

Driving Licence

Bring the valid physical driving licence required under your rental company's conditions.

Identification

Have the passport or accepted photographic identification required for the booking.

Payment Card

Check your supplier's payment-card and security-deposit requirements before travel.

Booking Details

Keep your reservation reference and latest Terminal 4 collection instructions available.

Choosing a Hire Car at Heathrow Terminal 4

Economy Cars

Suitable for travellers prioritising easy parking and a smaller vehicle for UK roads.

Family Cars

Check luggage capacity carefully when travelling with children, pushchairs or several suitcases.

SUVs

Useful where additional passenger room or luggage capacity is a priority.

Automatic Cars

A popular option for overseas visitors who prefer not to combine left-hand traffic with a manual gearbox.

See our automatic car hire at Heathrow Airport guide.

Driving from Heathrow Terminal 4

Heathrow currently lists the Terminal 4 postcode as TW6 3XA. For Terminal 4, Heathrow directs drivers from M25 Junction 14 onto the A3113 and then to follow airport signs.

M25 Junction 14

The principal motorway approach Heathrow currently recommends for Terminal 4.

A3113

Connects the M25 approach with Heathrow and the signed route towards Terminal 4.

London Driving

Check current ULEZ and Congestion Charge requirements before driving into affected parts of London.

Returning a Hire Car Before a Terminal 4 Flight

Check the return address supplied by your rental company rather than navigating directly to the Terminal 4 passenger postcode.

Shuttle-based companies generally require the vehicle to be returned to their rental facility before transferring you back to the airport.

SIXT currently gives a separate return location at the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, TW6 3AF. Follow the return instructions attached to your SIXT reservation.

Allow enough time for fuel or charging requirements, finding the return facility, vehicle handover and the transfer or walk back to the terminal.

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Automatic Car Hire Heathrow

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Heathrow Airport Car Hire

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Heathrow Terminal 4 Car Hire FAQs

Where do I collect a hire car at Heathrow Terminal 4?

It depends on the rental company. Several companies use shuttle collection from outside Terminal 4, while SIXT currently has a branch inside Landside Arrivals on Level 0.

Which Terminal 4 bus stops are used for car hire?

Enterprise and Alamo currently specify stops 21 to 23 in the third lane. Avis specifies stops 21 and 23. Other suppliers may use different instructions, so check your booking.

Where do I collect Avis at Heathrow Terminal 4?

Avis currently directs Terminal 4 customers to bus stops 21 and 23 for the Avis Budget shuttle to its Central Heathrow rental facility.

Where do I collect Hertz at Heathrow Terminal 4?

Hertz currently directs Terminal 4 customers to Lane 3 for its free shuttle connection to the Hertz rental facility on Northern Perimeter Road West.

Where do I collect Enterprise or Alamo at Terminal 4?

Enterprise and Alamo currently direct passengers across to the third lane, where stops 21 to 23 are on the left. Their published guidance states that the shuttle operates approximately every 5–8 minutes.

Is SIXT inside Heathrow Terminal 4?

Yes. SIXT currently lists its Heathrow Terminal 4 branch at Landside Arrivals, Level 0, TW6 3XE.

Can I hire an automatic car at Heathrow Terminal 4?

Yes. Automatic rental vehicles are available at Heathrow, subject to the fleet available for your travel dates.

What documents do I need to hire a car at Terminal 4?

Requirements depend on the supplier and driver, but commonly include a valid driving licence, accepted identification, booking details and an appropriate payment card.

What is Heathrow Terminal 4's postcode?

Heathrow currently lists the Terminal 4 postcode as TW6 3XA. Use your rental company's specific return address when returning a hire vehicle.

Which motorway junction should I use for Heathrow Terminal 4?

Heathrow currently directs drivers to leave the M25 at Junction 14, take the A3113 exit for Heathrow Airport and Terminal 4, and then follow the terminal signs.

How We Research Heathrow Terminal 4 Car Hire

1st UK Car Rentals checks current Heathrow Airport information and rental-company collection instructions when preparing its terminal guides.

For this Terminal 4 guide we reviewed current information from Heathrow, Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Alamo and SIXT. Where supplier information is unclear or inconsistent, we avoid inventing a collection point and recommend following the latest reservation instructions.

This is particularly important at Terminal 4 because the collection method differs between suppliers: some use the third-lane shuttle area, while SIXT currently operates an in-terminal branch.

Airport and rental-company arrangements can change. Your current reservation and airport signage should take priority on the day of travel.

Fact checked: 16 September 2026.

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