Car Rental Dollar in United Kingdom

Dollar does not operate independently in the United Kingdom — its inventory here is handled through Hertz, meaning you pick up at a Hertz facility rather than a Dollar-branded counter. At London Heathrow Airport (LHR), that facility sits on Northern Perimeter Road West, reached by a free shuttle bus marked with the Hertz logo; allow roughly 15 minutes from Terminals 2, 3, and 4, or about 7 minutes from Terminal 5. Demand peaks between late June and early September, and again over the December holiday period, so booking several weeks ahead secures better availability and pricing. UK fuel is sold by the litre, with petrol running around GBP 1.40–1.60/litre — a 50-litre tank costs GBP 70–82 to fill, so returning the car full avoids a steep fuel service charge. If your itinerary includes central London, budget GBP 15/day for the Congestion Charge (weekdays 07:00–18:00) and verify whether the vehicle meets ULEZ standards, since a non-compliant car adds GBP 12.50/day. The Dartford Crossing on the M25 costs GBP 2.50 per pass, payable online by midnight the following day. A credit card in the primary driver's name is required at pickup for the deposit hold; if your licence uses a non-Latin script, bring an International Driving Permit alongside the original.