Car Hire at The Gherkin, GBR

Yes, you can hire a car close to The Gherkin to explore this major attraction and others around London. There are a lot of benefits to booking a car hire with Expedia, including having an easier way to travel that’s quicker than public transport. Then there’s the flexibility to journey wherever you choose, whenever you choose. After you’ve visited The Gherkin, make your way to nearby attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square.

Set off in a cheap £26 car hire from one of the car rental suppliers close to The Gherkin. Keep in mind that things such as the category of vehicle you select and pick-up and drop-off points will help determine the price. Be sure to use Expedia’s filters to score a ride that won’t break the budget. From luxury sports cars to passenger vans for the entire family, we’ve got fantastic offers on the wheels you want.

Whether you’re renting a ride from Avis, Budget or Alamo, you can drop it off at one of the outlets’ rental car return depots near The Gherkin. Remember that many car hire companies charge a fee if the drop-off and pick-up locations are different. Once you drop your car hire at The Gherkin, why not slip into some comfortable walking shoes and continue your adventure?

The official website is the best place to get the latest prices for parking at The Gherkin. Search online to see if there is any free parking at The Gherkin available during your visit.

With the help of apps and online search tools, you can easily discover if there are electric car charging stations near The Gherkin. If you want the most convenient option, take a look at Expedia’s selection of hotels with electric car charging stations.

The closest major airport near The Gherkin in London is London City Airport (LCY). It’s around 9 miles to the east. A second option is Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 25 miles west of The Gherkin. Whether you collect a car hire from downtown, an airport or close to a main attraction, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of having your own vehicle available around the clock.

You’ll need to travel about 3 miles west of central London to reach The Gherkin.

Don’t leave your trip to chance and plan ahead — head to The Gherkin’s official website for up-to-date opening and closing times. Want our top tip? Look through the attraction’s online reviews or social media pages as well. Oftentimes you’ll get helpful advice from travellers who’ve already been there.

Flexibility is important, which is why Expedia offers free cancellations on the majority of car hires. If your The Gherkin plans suddenly change, just log in to your account through the Trips portal, click “manage booking” and then choose “cancel this car.” Flexibility is just the beginning of the reasons to rent a ride with Expedia. Bundle your flights, hotel and car hire into a package deal and you’ll save on your entire getaway. And that means more cash to spend on the important stuff, like having fun! Plus, when you sign up for our One Key™ rewards programme, you can earn OneKeyCash™* and use it on eligible flights, hotels, activities and more. *OneKeyCash disclaimer - OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia.