Car Hire in London Waterloo East

Waterloo East Station, 400 meters from Waterloo main station, offers car rental from 2 rental companies with an excellent location for driving through Southwark and Bermondsey. It's 1.5 km to London Bridge and 4 km to Canary Wharf via Tooley Street. A convenient option for travelers arriving on Southeastern trains.

Waterloo East is located at Sandell Street in London Borough of Lambeth, near Borough Market, The Shard, and Tate Modern. Bankside and Bermondsey are the neighborhoods to the east, with Borough High Street as the main route toward A2 and Kent. Choose Waterloo East over Waterloo main station if you're driving east toward Bermondsey or Deptford – you'll avoid the worst traffic.

Borough Market area is heavily congested on Fridays and Saturdays. A2 Old Kent Road is the quickest route to M25 junction 2 and Kent. What's the difference between Waterloo East and Waterloo Station for car rental?

Waterloo East has fewer rental companies (2 versus 4) but may be easier to access if you arrive on Southeastern lines from Kent. How long does it take to reach London City Airport? London City Airport is 10 km to the east and can be reached in 25–35 minutes via A2 and Rotherhithe Tunnel.

Are there ULEZ charges in this area? Yes, the entire Waterloo area is within the ULEZ zone. Make sure the rental car meets ULEZ requirements, which it normally does from established rental companies.

We compare prices from all major providers at London Waterloo East so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.