Croydon car hires from £22/day

If you’re intending to spend most of your stay in Croydon itself, we recommend you tailor your hire car selection towards the smaller, more practical models. Fortunately, you can book a wide variety of economy and compact cars. This will not only pay off in time-saving, but will also help prevent you wasting too much petrol in Croydon’s traffic. If you’re intending to stay to the south of Croydon where the city blends into more rural areas, you could hire an MPV, 4x4 or larger sedan.

Speed limits in Croydon can be confusing to visitors, as they vary often and change quickly. Make sure you keep a close eye out for speed limit signs. In most areas the speed limit is 30mph, but on many roads it is reduced to 20mph. Be wary of the numerous speed cameras too.

It’s best to avoid parking anywhere in the centre of Croydon, as parking tariffs can be steep. You can expect to pay just over £13 for anything between 4 and 24h. You can get cheaper rates early in the morning, but due to the congestion this can sometimes be difficult. Instead, take advantage of the 30-minute free parking on London Road or in the area stretching from West Croydon Station to where Sumner Road begins.

On average a car hire in Croydon costs £44 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Avis, U-Save, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Practical Car & Van Rental and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

The only car hire company onsite at Gatwick airport is U-Save.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Croydon costs £41 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Croydon costs £29 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Croydon costs £88 per day, on average.

In Croydon, cars are most frequently hired at U-Save U-Save Gatwick, Gatwick Business Park (14 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Croydon offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Croydon, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

If you’re frequently in the Croydon area for work and use a favourite provider, join a membership program and take advantage of discounts, upgrades and free miles. It’s also recommended you verify whether out-of-hours pick-up or 24hr return service is available and note the operating hours at your location to avoid late charges.

The road trip from Croydon to Folkestone covers about 70 miles and is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle around town and enjoy some fresh air on the coast. Take A232 and M25 to get on the M20 then follow it past Aylesford, then historic Leeds Castle, and enjoy the beauty of Kent Downs AONB on final approach.