Car Hire at East Midlands Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Jeep Avenger or comparable
€32.58 per day
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
€36.66 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
€39.53 per day
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
€48.13 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
€88.01 per day
Standard
MG HS or comparable
€46.76 per day
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E Class or comparable
€53.68 per day
Premium
BMW 3 Series or comparable
€59.07 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:44 on 06/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
€51 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Airport information
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- IATA: EMA
- ICAO: EGNX
- Name: East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance from the city centre: 8.1 miles / 13 km
Top 20 locations near East Midlands Airport
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97.3 km / 60.5 miles
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116 km / 72.1 miles
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117.2 km / 72.8 miles
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156.4 km / 97.2 miles
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169 km / 105 miles
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169.5 km / 105.3 miles
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169.6 km / 105.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at East Midlands Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at East Midlands Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at East Midlands Airport
The best month to hire a car at East Midlands Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is €24.54 per day. This is 40% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is €64.13 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at East Midlands Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in February, the average hire length is 9 days, while in October, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at East Midlands Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at East Midlands Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at East Midlands Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at East Midlands Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, GreenMotion |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | €33 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | MG ZS | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Ford Transit | 5 | 18 | Large cars |
| GreenMotion | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | 6 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
€50.55
Lowest daily price
€32.58
Total cars available
181
Top 8 suppliers at East Midlands Airport in 2025
Enterprise
+4401332812828
East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA
€40 - €141
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
07:00 - 15:00
Sun:
10:00 - 18:00
Alamo
+4401332812828
Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA
€37 - €127
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
07:00 - 15:00
Sun:
10:00 - 18:00
Avis
+4401415393105
East Midlands Airport
Terminal Building
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2SA
€41 - €91
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
07:00 - 15:00
Sun:
10:00 - 20:00
National
+4401332812828
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT
€81 - €242
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
07:00 - 15:00
Sun:
10:00 - 18:00
Keddy
+4403713840293
Arrivals Hall Terminal Building
€81 - €242
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 20:00
Tue:
09:00 - 16:00
Wed:
09:00 - 20:00
Thu:
09:00 - 16:00
Fri:
09:00 - 18:00
Budget
+4401415393105
East Midlands Airport
Terminal Building
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2SA
€33 - €60
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
07:00 - 15:00
Sun:
10:00 - 20:00
Routes Car Rental
+443713840293
Car Hire Returns, Derby DE74 2SA
€33 - €60
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
09:00 - 18:00
Thu:
09:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
GreenMotion
+4401332220770
Hilton Hotel, Main Lobby, Church St, Lockington, Derby DE74 2YW
€33 - €60
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
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