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Escape the Gatwick Hustle with Contactless Car Hire

Flights and getting through the airport are rarely a smooth, simple experience–especially at London Gatwick. If you need to rent a car at Gatwick Airport, we make it easier than ever: 

1. Book Online: Everything is arranged prior online–arrange a time slot, date, and choose a car that fits your needs. 
2. Easy Payments: Pay online for a smooth and hassle-free transition. 
3. Smooth Check-In: A quick and easy verification process allows you to get on the road without delay. 
4. Pick Up & Go: And that’s it–you’re good to go! The car will be waiting for you. 

With fully remote booking management, everything will be sorted before you arrive–taking the stress out of the final stages of arriving at the airport. 
 

Gatwick Airport Car Hire: Skip the Queues and Hit the Road

Arriving at Gatwick and stuck in a car rental queue? Not with EZ Drive! We offer a fully automated, contactless car rental service at Gatwick Airport, getting you behind the wheel and on your way in no time. Escape the airport hassle and experience:

• Effortless Rentals: Forget endless forms and waiting in line. Our seamless online booking gets you on the road in minutes. 
• Choice Unleashed: Pick your perfect ride from a wide range of cars, all ready to fuel your UK adventure. 
• Extras Made Easy: With optional extras like baby seats and GPS, EZ Drive gets you on the road with everything you need. 
• Contactless Freedom: No reception, no queues, no paperwork: no hassle!

 

Why Choose EZ Drive?

We have unmatched experience in the industry–and we’ve seen for ourselves the stresses and struggles that the traditional model put busy people like our customers through. We want to save you time–and we know how to do it.

How to Find Us at London Gatwick

• We are based at the Holiday Inn Express car park which is a short 8 minute Bus ride from the South Terminal bus station, with buses running 24 hours.

• Please take no 3 or no 20 southbound and exit 7 stops later outside the Holiday Inn Express

 

Book Your Gatwick Airport Car Hire Today!

For any questions about contactless car rental at Gatwick, get in touch today. We are on hand to answer any questions you have and see to it that your trip to London is smooth, convenient, and hassle-free–enjoying the ultimate comfort that we provide.

Call: 0203 627 1418

Email: [email protected]

Location Policies

Additional Drivers

All drivers must have a valid UK or EU driver`s license in their possession to rent a vehicle. The original license will be verified via our online ID check in service once you have made a booking.

The renters drivers license must be valid for the entire rental period and, renters must be a have held UK or EU Driving license for at least 2 years.

UK driving licence holders regardless of country of residence, are required to send their DVLA Check My Licence Code (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence) by email to reservations. (For Northern Ireland driving licences, please use the following https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/view-or-share-your-driving-licence-information).

European customers (for those visiting the United Kingdom) will be required to provide details of their residency while in the UK. For all EU licenses an up-to-date proof of motoring convictions or endorsements are also mandatory and must be uploaded during your check in.

Please remember that you must carry your driver’s license at all times when driving your rental car.

The driver license must be written in Latin, Roman alphabet. Licences issued in non-EU are not accepted.

Driver licenses will be accepted if issued in the following country(ies): United Kingdom, any country in the European Union (EU and EEC).

After Hours Returns

EZ Drive do provide a 24 hour contactless service at all locations but bookings for out of hours must be made during business hours to ensure all checks have been completed. A fee will be applied to your contract for any out of hour collection or drop offs.

Coverages

All our vehicles are covered by a Fully Comprehensive Insurance policy but do have a minimum of £1500 Excess in case of a collision or damage.

Renters may purchase Zero Excess waiver at the beginning of the booking which relieves them of all financial responsibility for loss or damage to the Rental vehicle as long as they comply with the terms of the rental agreement.

All our standard bookings now include our unique Zero Deposit option. The renter is still liable for the excess of £1500.00 unless one of our excess waiver packages are purchased. We do reserve the right to authorise a deposit if we have concerns with any information provided.

We offer 2 packages to either lower your deposit to £600 or reduce it to £0. The cost will be either £15 or £28 per day depending on package and this must be purchased prior to the booking commencing to be valid. Otherwise, there will be an Excess of £1500 liable for any loss or damage during booking

Please be aware if Excess packages are not purchased, then damages up to excess amount which have been caused by you will be claimed by EZ Drive together with administration fees, which may also be applied. Please be aware that the excess waiver does not include damage to windows, wheels (tyres and rims), undercarriage, rocker panels, roof, interior, loss of keys, dashboard, or antenna, nor does it cover damage caused by driving on unpaved roads or with poor pavement conditions, by refuelling with the wrong type of fuel or damage to and/or loss of vehicle accessories (such as warning triangles, hi- vis vests, child seats, etc.) or the hirer’s own property.

Cross-border Restrictions

We do not permit travel outside of the United Kingdom.

Driving Restrictions

Minimum rental age is 23 years.
A young driver fee applies to drivers under the age of 25.

Maximum rental age is 70 years.

The driver license must be written in Latin, Roman alphabet.
Licences issued in non-EU are not accepted.
Driver licenses will be accepted if issued in the following country(ies): United Kingdom, Any country in the European Union (EU and EEC)

Renters must be 25 years of age and have held a UK or EU Driving license for at least 2 years. A copy of your driver’s license is required by the insurance underwriters and must be uploaded when you check in online. In keeping with privacy legislation, the image will not be shared outside EZ Drive or its insurer unless illegal activity is suspected, at which point it could be shared with Police or a duly authorised enforcement body.

You may rent if you are 23 years to 25 years old but with prior approval from our insurers. For approval from our insurers, we will require the back and front of licence and a DVLA check code, which must be sent or uploaded to us at least 24 hours before booking commences. For young drivers under the age of 25 a daily surcharge of £40.00 per day will also be applied. The maximum driver age is 70.

Please contact our reservation centre for more information.

Financial Policy

All Credit and Debit Cards must be valid and must match the renters Drivers License.

Please Note
If the main driver does not provide a valid card or does not have sufficient funds, EZ Drive reserves the right to charge additional fees or refuse to release the vehicle. In this case, your reservation will be charged in accordance with the agreed no-show policy.

Other

EZ Drive does not guarantee specific brands or colors of vehicles at any time. If the vehicle that you reserved is not available, an alternate or upgraded vehicle may be assigned at management discretion.

Child Safety Seats are available at this location with a minimum of 24-hour advance booking. The cost of the Child Safety Seat is £10.00 per day. Since availability at times is limited, please reserve child seats in advance.

Currently One Way Rentals are not available and all vehicles must be returned to the booking location.

Pick-up Instructions

If your vehicle is needed beyond the due date stated at the time of the opening of the contract, the customer MUST inform the rental office immediately. The rate is subject to change.

When a vehicle is reserved and rented, the confirmed rate is only good during that specific time period. Any extension, or revision of the original reservation of any amount of time will result in a rate change. Rates are not pro-rated.

EZ Drive offer a grace period of two hours between the booked pick up time and the actual time the vehicle is picked up. After this period has lapsed, a "no show" fee may apply. Keep in mind that the grace period is not applicable outside the opening hours of the local station. If you are likely to be late, we advise that you contact the branch directly. When returning your rental, we typically offer a grace period of 29 minutes between the agreed drop off time and the actual time the vehicle is returned. After this period has lapsed, an additional rental day may be charged.

Refueling Policy

Vehicles are supplied on a like for like basis. Fuel is at the hirers expense. Our fuel policy is available at each location for inspection. Hirers are recommended to return the car with the same fuel to avoid charges.