Car Hire in Dalston

Hiring a car in Dalston: 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 Dalston 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 Dalston!

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 Dalston

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.

Things to Do in Dalston

Explore Dalston and you’ll be in for a treat. The area is home to a diverse collection of bars, nightclubs and independent shops, and it makes a great day out. Dalston’s shopping streets are famed for their quirky, fun stores, and the food options here are never ending. Take a trip to Dalston and see what you can find.

Dalston Eastern Curve Garden

This garden is a real oasis, in the heart of one of London’s busiest neighbourhoods. It’s free to enter, and members of the public can explore beautiful plants in this real life secret garden. There’s also a community aspect to the space; proceeds from the cafe pay for the garden’s upkeep, as well as an educational programme and a busy calendar of events.

Dalston Roof Park

When the sun’s shining, London’s roof terraces are hard to beat. Dalston’s most famous roof terrace has got to be Dalston Roof Park. This terrace started its life as a collection of allotments, and it’s fast become one of the area’s best rooftop bars. There are parties here all summer long, and you can even join in regular events like sunrise yoga.

EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

This 21st century arts space offers something for everyone. The programme of events covers almost everything from the worlds of art, comedy and music, and there’s a great bar and restaurant on site. The space itself is well worth exploring too, the auditorium boasts some incredible original features from the theatre’s heyday.