Rent a car in Kensington

At hiyacar, you’ll find a vast range of vehicles available to hire in Kensington. With no hidden fees or deposits to worry about, the hiring process couldn’t be simpler. Browse the collection of available cars online, and use the filters to find your ideal hire vehicle. Before long you’ll be arranging your collection and then the world, as they say, is your oyster. Take a look at our Kensington hire cars to get started.

Hiring a car in Kensington: 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 Kensington 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 Kensington!

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 Kensington

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 Kensington

Kensington is one of London’s prettiest areas. The affluent district is jam-packed full of incredible shops and unbelievable restaurants, and it’s also home to several of the capital’s most famous museums. Explore Kensington and you’ll find no shortage of fun activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Natural History Museum

Located on Kensington’s world-famous Exhibition Road, the Natural History Museum is a real sight to behold. Wander through the iconic Hintze Hall to see an 82ft long blue whale skeleton, then mosey on into one of the museum’s many galleries to enjoy one of the latest exhibits. The museum offers plenty of exhibitions to explore, and there are activities for visitors of all ages. Don’t miss the special events either; the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is always incredible.

Science Museum

Budding scientists won’t want to miss out on a trip to the Science Museum. Also located on Exhibition Road, this enormous museum tells the stories behind some of the world’s most famous scientific discoveries. Cast your eyes over iconic objects and enjoy a diverse programme of exhibitions. The museum is free to enter, but tickets are sometimes required for particular galleries and special events.

Explore High Street Kensington

The hustle and bustle of High Street Kensington is not to be missed. This is the area’s famous shopping street, and it’s home to a great collection of stores by independents and world-famous brands. There are some excellent restaurants in the area too, so if you’ve shopped till you dropped you’ll be able to refuel with a tasty brunch, tapas dinner or scrumptious stonebaked pizza.

Top Locations in Central London

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

• Chelsea
• Islington
• Kensington
• Marylebone
• Paddinngton
• Pentonville
• Victoria