Car Hire Bromley

Bromley car rental: how it works

It's very simple to hire a car in Bromley! All you have to do is:

• Create an account

You'll have to register with us and complete a profile with some information - this does include a driver's license!

• Search for a car

Enter Bromley into the search bar, as well as the ideal times for you to pick up and drop off the vehicle. You'll then be able to see all the cars in your local area that are available to share with you. From there, you can also filter these options down by transmission and by vehicle type.

• Make a booking request

Once you've found the vehicle you're looking for, select it and review the associated costs. With that, you make your payment at checkout and wait to hear from the vehicle's owner, who'll give you confirmation.

• Pick up your car from a neighbour in Bromley!

With the booking confirmed, simply meet the owner at the address, confirm the car's condition, mileage and fuel, then you are ready to drive away!

Things to do in Bromley

There are plenty of things to do in Bromley, from shopping to exploring the local parks and enjoying a peaceful walk. There’s lots to enjoy locally when you hire a car in Bromley. Here are just a few of the best things to do there.

High Elms Country Park

High Elms Country Park is one of Bromley’s most popular outdoor spaces, offering woodland trails, open meadows, and scenic picnic spots. It’s ideal for a relaxed day out, whether you’re walking, cycling, or visiting the nature reserve and café.

Churchill Theatre

Located in Bromley town centre, the Churchill Theatre hosts a wide range of performances, including touring West End shows, comedy, drama, and family productions. It’s a key cultural venue in the borough and a great option for an evening out.

Bromley High Street

Bromley High Street is one of South East London’s largest shopping areas, featuring a mix of high-street brands, restaurants, cafés, and The Glades shopping centre.

Where is Bromley?

Bromley is a large town in South East London and the administrative centre of the London Borough of Bromley. It lies around 10 miles south-east of central London and borders both Greater London and Kent, making it a key gateway between the city and the countryside.

Bromley is well connected by road and rail, with major routes linking it to central London, the South Circular, and the M25. Hiring a car in Bromley is particularly useful for reaching destinations that are less accessible by public transport, as well as for travelling deeper into Kent.

The History of Bromley

Bromley has a long history dating back to Saxon times. For centuries, it developed as a rural market town surrounded by farmland and woodland. Its growth accelerated in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway, transforming Bromley into a desirable commuter town for London. This mix of town and countryside is one of the reasons it remains a popular place to live, visit, and explore.

More locations near Bromley

• For a more precise London car hire location, try the search bar above or view the areas below:
• Orpington
• Beckenham
• Croydon

Bromley Car Rental FAQs

Is Bromley in the London ULEZ and Congestion Charge zones?

Yes. Bromley lies within Greater London and is covered by the Ultra Low Emission Zone. The ULEZ runs 24 hours a day (except Christmas Day)

How are Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) managed in Bromley?

Bromley has many CPZs where waiting restrictions are in force at set times. The zone entry signs indicate the hours of restriction. For example, Bromley North CPZ (Zone B) operates Mon–Sat 12:00–14:00.

What are the parking fines in Bromley?

Bromley uses standard London PCN bands. Band A (e.g. within the Bromley Town Centre CPZ) incurs fines of £160 (serious offences) or £110 (less serious). Band B (elsewhere in Bromley) is £140/£90.

Can I charge an electric vehicle in Bromley?

Yes. Bromley Council has EV charging bays in several car parks:

• Burnt Ash Lane
• Stockwell Close Multi-Storey car park
• Lennard Road (Beckenham)
• Penge East
• The Hill Multi-Storey car park