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A local perspective
Most visitors who need a car in London are leaving the city, not touring the center.
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton each have different rail links, so the pickup desk should match the flight, not a generic London pin. A city-center desk can still make sense for a one-way start, but parking and the congestion charge sit on top of the rental.
The Ultra Low Emission Zone covers a wide area. A compact car is easier in that context than a large SUV, and a one-way drop in another city needs to be agreed before you travel. This page can filter listed categories and pickup labels. It does not show a live fleet or a daily rate.
Find your fit
Airport desks are built for flight arrivals and may sit in a rental village rather than the terminal.
City desks are closer to hotels and worse for someone landing with luggage. Category is a class the partner publishes, such as compact or estate, not a promise of a specific model. Pickup and drop-off locations on the card are the partner's labels. If they differ from what you type, the card drops out of the list.