Car Hire at a London train station – The best way of seeing the capital

Central London's illustrious collection of imposing railway termini are more than just majestic transport hubs, they help visitors focus on the main tourist attractions in each respective part of the English capital. Some are as old as rail travel itself and stand proud as remarkable relics of the Victorian era.

Picking up your car hire at a London train station instead of the one of the city’s outlying airports is a very convenient way of making sure that you are in the heart of the capital the moment you are given the keys to your vehicle.

With Auto Europe you have plenty of options and can collect your car from a wide choice of locations in London, including Waterloo, King’s Cross, Paddington, St Pancras, Victoria and Euston. Each surrounding district has its unique collection of monuments, museums, galleries, etc. for which a car rental is the ideal runaround.

If you require any advice on which train station to choose or hep with any aspect of your booking, please feel free to call +44 123 3225 114 and speak to one of our experienced car rental specialists, who will be only too pleased to assist you with your travel itinerary. Check out our London car hire reviews page to read about the latest rentals experienced by our many customers in London.

Why arrange a car hire from a London Train Station?

If you pick up your vehicle at Heathrow, Gatwick or any of the other London airports, then you’ll have all the hassle of driving into the city after a tiring flight. By booking your car rental at a London train station, you won’t have to deal with the city’s traffic on roads that you might not be very familiar with. All you need to do is check into your hotel, pick up your car and start exploring one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Everything will be right on your doorstep!

Train Station Rental Locations in London

Station Information

London’s train stations are not only busy transportation hubs but iconic landmarks right in the centre of town. Opened in 1868, St Pancras train station is one of the oldest in London and in recent years has grown into a major international arrival point for travellers from a host of European cities, such as Paris, Brussels, Lille, Lyon, Avignon, Marseille, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. A masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture, St Pancras International (as it is officially known) boasts more underground connections than any other London station. It is also the terminus for four of southern England's main railway services, namely Eurostar, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern and ThamesLink.

King's Cross is another of London’s most famous train stations to have metamorphosed into one of the city's most prominent transport hubs. Located a short walk from St Pancras International, it was originally built as a monument dedicated to King George IV (hence the name) and rose to fame recently as a regular setting for the Harry Potter films. If you're arriving at King's Cross by train, the chances are you've travelled down from Scotland or the north of England, including York and Newcastle, making King’s Cross a major connection point in the centre of London.

Paddington, likewise, has come a long way since its inauguration in 1854 with a multi-million pound makeover designed to create a bustling airport-style environment. Regular trains arrive in Paddington from key cities in the south-west, including Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, along with the Heathrow Express which runs every 15 minutes. Situated in close proximity to London’s biggest tourist attractions, namely Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace, Victoria Train Station is one of the city’s busiest connection points with the added advantage of having Victoria Coach Station a short distance away. It is also the terminus for the Gatwick Express, a non-stop service from Gatwick Airport running up to four times an hour.

Opened in 1837, Euston is the fifth-busiest train station in Britain and one of the main gateways to London from the West Midlands, North-west England, North Wales and Scotland. Of equal importance, Waterloo Train Station is another of London’s major railway termini located close to the River Thames in central London. Close to many top tourist attractions, the most popular being the London Eye, it is the main receiver of services coming in from the southern and western parts of England.

Frequently asked questions about picking up a car hire at a London Train Station

This section provides answers to some of the most useful pick-up and drop-off questions asked by people planning to rent a car at a London train station. Keep scrolling to find out which car rental companies operate at each respective station and how to find the check-in desk when you arrive. Don’t forget that our rental specialists are on hand to deal with any queries you might have and to help you through the booking process.

Where to pick up a car hire at London Paddington Train Station?

The collection point for people picking up their car hire at London Paddington Train Station is conveniently located in Paddington Station Car Park just off Bishop’s Bridge Road, adjacent to the railway station itself.

	Keddy at London Paddington Train Station Paddington Station Car Park, Bishop's Bridge Road , London, United Kingdom W2 6AA +44 3713845936	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 18.00 Sat 08.00 - 13.00 Sun closed
	Europcar at London Paddington Train Station Paddington Station Car Park, Bishop's Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom W2 6AA +44 02077063815	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 18.00 Sat 08.00 - 13.00 Sun closed

 

Where to pick up a car hire at London Victoria Train Station?

For travellers picking up their car hire at London Victoria Station, a good selection of car hire companies are available offering a wide selection of vehicles with collection points in close proximity to the station.

	Europcar at London Victoria Train Station 12 Semley Place, Victoria, London, United Kingdom SW1W 9QL +44 207 941 9201	Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 07.30 - 19.30
	Hertz at London Victoria Train Station 200A Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London, United Kingdom SW1W 9TJ +44 843 309 3078	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 16.00 Sat 09.00 - 13.00 Sun closed
	Sixt at London Victoria Train Station Victoria Station, Apcoa, Eccleston Bridge, London, United Kingdom SW1W 9SJ, +44 207 018 8246	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 19.00 Sat 08.00 - 17.00 Sun closed
	Keddy at London Victoria Train Station 12 Semley Place, Victoria, London, United Kingdom SW1W 9QL +44 371 384 5964	Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 07.30 - 19.30

 

Where to pick up a car hire at London King’s Cross Train Station?

As one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs, visitors have plenty of choice when picking up their car hire at London King’s Cross Train Station, with a well-organised collection point located in a large multi storey car park on nearby Pancras Road.

Europcar at London King’s Cross Train Station 136-150 Pentonville Rd, Islington, London, United Kingdom N1 9JE +44 371 384 5952

Opening Hours: Mon-Thur 08.00 - 18.00 Fri 08.00 - 19.00 Sat 08.00 - 18.00 Sun 08.00 - 16.00

 

Where to pick up a car hire at London Waterloo Train Station?

Visitors to the centre of the city can pick up their car hire at London Waterloo Train Station at dedicated premises adjacent to the station. Choose from a good selection of car hire suppliers of international repute, including Alamo and Enterprise.

	Alamo at London Waterloo Train Station Spur Road, Waterloo Station, London, United Kingdom SE1 7LY +44 20 7593 1170	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 18.00 Sat 09.00 - 16.00 Sun 12.00 - 17.00
	Enterprise at London Waterloo Train Station Upper Marsh, Bishop's, London, United Kingdom SE1 7EQ +44 20 7593 1170	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 18.00 Sat 09.00 - 16.00 Sun 12.00 - 17.00
	National at London Waterloo Train Station Spur Road, Waterloo Station, London, United Kingdom SE1 7LY +44 20 7593 1170	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 18.00 Sat 09.00 - 16.00 Sun 12.00 - 17.00

 

Where to pick up a car hire at London Euston Train Station?

As one of London’s busiest termini, travellers to this part of the city can pick up their car hire at London Euston Train Station quickly and easily alongside the station, just a couple of minutes away on foot, with a good choice of major car hire brands offering a wide selection of vehicles, both large and small.

	Budget at London Euston Train Station 88 Eversholt St, London, United Kingdom NW1 1BP +44 344 544 8751	Opening Hours: Mon-Thur 08.00 - 19.00 Fri 08.00 - 20.00 Sat 08.00 - 16.00 Sun 08.00 - 18.00
	Avis at London Euston Train Station 88 Eversholt St, London, United Kingdom NW1 1BP +44 344 544 6061	Opening Hours: Mon-Fr 08.00 - 16.00 Sat 08.00 - 13.00 Sun Closed

 

Where to pick up a car hire at London St Pancras Train Station?

With Eurostar trains regularly arriving from Europe, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to picking up their car hire at London St Pancras Train Station, with plenty of good options available and pick-up points very near the station concourse.

	Sixt at London St Pancras Train Station Pancras Rd/Eurostar, Pancras Rd, London, United Kingdom N1C 4QP +44 207 018 82 46	Opening Hours: Mon 07.30 - 19.00 Tue-Fri 08.00 - 19.00 Sat 08.00 - 17.00 Sun 08.00 - 16.00
	Hertz at London St Pancras Train Station Car Park, St Pancras Way, Pancras Rd, Kings Cross, London, United Kingdom N1C 4QP +44 843 309 3098	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 16.00 Sat-Sun 08.00 - 12.00
	Europcar at London St Pancras Train Station Pancras Road Multi Storey Car Park, London, United Kingdom N1C 4QP +44 371 3845962	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 18.00 Sat-Sun 08.00 - 16.00
	Firefly at London St Pancras Train Station Car Park, St Pancras Way, Pancras Rd, Kings Cross, London, United Kingdom N1C 4QP +44 207 278 1588	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 16.00 Sat-Sun 08.00 - 12.00
	Keddy at London St Pancras Train Station Pancras Road Multi Storey Car Park, London, United Kingdom N1C 4QP +44 0207 6990607	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08.00 - 18.00 Sat-Sun 08.00 - 16.00

Useful links

Official website of London King's Cross Station

Official website of London St. Pancras Station