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Armored car rental in London — armored limousine with security driver

We also provide armored limousines with a trained security driver in London – for government and diplomatic appointments, the financial centre, international conferences, corporate visits and major events, among others. Handover takes place directly at Heathrow, London City or Farnborough Airport, St Pancras International, ExCeL London, at your hotel or your company premises. Our vehicles are based in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart, roughly nine and a half hours' travel including the Channel crossing away – we plan the provision with you to suit your schedule.

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Typical assignments in London

  • Appointments in Westminster and Whitehall, at Parliament and government departments as well as visits to the embassies and high commissions in Belgravia, Kensington and Mayfair
  • The City and Canary Wharf: appointments with banks, insurers, law firms and asset managers – board members, investors and international guests
  • International conferences and trade fairs at ExCeL London, Olympia and the QEII Centre, including DSEI and the London Security Summit – VIP transfers and convoy shuttles
  • Major events, state visits and multi-day assignments across the United Kingdom – Oxford, Cambridge, Windsor and beyond
  • Discreet arrival and pick-up of exposed persons at Farnborough, Biggin Hill, Luton or Heathrow, including private jets

Handover in London – wherever your assignment starts

  • Heathrow (LHR), London City (LCY), Farnborough (FAB), Biggin Hill (BQH) or Luton (LTN)
  • St Pancras International (Eurostar), King's Cross or Paddington
  • ExCeL London, Olympia, QEII Centre or the event venue, entrance by arrangement
  • Your hotel, your company premises or the event venue in London and the South East

You tell us the place and time; we bring the vehicle with driver to you. We organise the transfer and logistics; costs depend on distance and duration and are shown transparently in the offer.

Vehicles and drivers for London

Available are the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard (VR9), the S 680 Guard 4MATIC (VR10, the highest civilian protection level) and the Audi A8 L Security – exclusively original factory-armored vehicles with a ballistic certificate. Escort and convoy vehicles on request. Our security drivers speak German and English, some also Spanish, Turkish and French. On request and subject to availability, we can also source other armored vehicles from other manufacturers and model ranges, such as armored SUVs.

Provided at your location in London

You do not need to travel anywhere: we bring the vehicle with security driver directly to your location in London and collect it there afterwards. The fleet is based in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart, about 900 kilometres including the Channel crossing and roughly nine and a half hours' travel away – the vehicle is transferred the day before or, by arrangement, brought by transporter so that it is ready on site at the agreed time.

How to rent an armored vehicle in London

  1. Enquiry: period, number of passengers, handover location in London and assignment profile – by phone, e-mail or WhatsApp, with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) on request.
  2. Offer: suitable vehicle, protection level, driver and, if required, escort vehicles – with transparent costs including transfer.
  3. Assignment: handover at the agreed location in London, support throughout, return transfer by us.

Frequently asked questions

Can I rent an armored vehicle in London at short notice?

Yes, with some lead time. The vehicles are ready in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart, roughly nine and a half hours' travel including the Channel crossing from London; the transfer usually takes place the day before. We check short-notice requests immediately by phone on +49 7031 866030.

Do you hand over the vehicle at London Heathrow Airport?

Yes – at the terminals of Heathrow or London City Airport, or at Farnborough, Biggin Hill and Luton for business aviation, likewise at the main railway station, at ExCeL London or Olympia, your hotel or your company premises. You set the place and time.

What needs to be considered for an assignment in the United Kingdom?

With the border and customs formalities for the temporary import of the vehicle (including the Channel crossing), we support you from experience and agree the handling with you in advance. You tell us the place and time of handover – everything else we clarify together.

How much does an armored car with driver cost per day in London?

The daily rate depends on the vehicle, protection level, duration, driver and the transfer to London. After a short enquiry you receive a concrete offer with all costs.

Can I drive the armored vehicle in London myself?

For safety and insurance reasons we rent exclusively with our trained security drivers; by arrangement also with drivers you provide.

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