Car Hire in Croydon

The South London borough of Croydon has a vibrant history and shouldn't be missed! There are lots of cars for you to choose from all over Croydon, and we make sure the hiring process is kept simple. All cars come with no deposit and no hidden fees. Better still, you can search book and drive all on the same day. Simply search for cars around you, using the filters above to find the perfect car.

Hiring a car in Croydon: how it works

It's very simple to rent a car in your local area! 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 Croydon into the search bar, as well as the 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 the checkout and wait to hear from the vehicle's owner who'll give you confimation.

• Pick up your car from a neighbour in Hackney!

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!

FAQs for Car Rental in Croydon

How does dropping off a car work?

With the hiyacar app it’s very simple. Take photos of the exterior of the car with the app, making sure to note any damage if there is any and also record the fuel level. For more information, visit our help centre here.

Who handles the insurance?

We have an insurance policy that will supersede the car Owners policy for the time of hire.

What’s the minimum age to hire a car?

You must be 23 to use our platform, with a clean license and 2 or more years of driving experience. For more information, visit our help centre here.

Driving your hire car in Croydon

More and more, Croydon is becoming a popular destination for both shopping and cultural activities. Located to the south of the centre of London, explore the wealth of activities the borough has to offer by renting a neighbours car with Hiyacar.

Croydon is extremely well located for access to both Gatwick Airport and central London. For those times when you might not want to drive, East Croydon train station is 15 minutes from both the airport and central London.

You don't have to just use the area as a base, there are loads of great activites and days out in the neighbourhood. From Boxpark Croydon, for great street food and drinks venues, to the picturesque Wandle Park. If you're looking for a day out with the kids, there is Oxygen Freejumping where they can literally bounce off the walls in the trampoline park. Surrey Street Market dates all the way back to 1236, making it the oldest in London. For the football lovers out there, Croydon also is the home of Crystal Palace, who's Selhurst Park stadium has been there since 1924.

Top Locations in South London

For a more precise London car hire location, either search in the box above or view the areas below:

• Beckenham
• Bromley
• Brixton
• Clapham
• Eastfields
• Furzedown
• Kingston
• Lambeth
• Merton
• Mitcham
• Mitcham Common
• Norbury
• Pollards Hill
• Streatham
• Streatham Common
• Streatham Park
• Streatham Vale
• Sutton
• Thornton Heath
• Tulse Hill