Fetch your bags exit the arrivals hall at London Airport (LHR-Heathrow), and collect your rental car. Which one you jump into depends on what your travel itinerary looks like. If you’ll be spending a good deal of time driving in downtown Staines, around 3 miles from the terminal, you’ll want something small and zippy. A compact car with nimble handling will be ideal for navigating those winding city streets. But with a wealth of things to see, like the picturesque lakes of the region, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make longer road trips a joy.