Car Hire at East Midlands Airport

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East Midlands Airport, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£18.69 per day
Economy
Peugeot 208 or comparable
Peugeot 208
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
£21.70 per day
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland or comparable
Vauxhall Crossland
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
£25.52 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£37.31 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£43.73 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
£58.86 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£38.79 per day
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz E Class
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£39.90 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:10 on 04/11/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£36 per day
Average car hire length
5 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%
Score
9.3 / 10

Airport information

Score
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 8.3
  • Check-in and departures 7.9
  • Facilities and services 7.2
  • Wi-Fi 6.0
  • Dining and car hire services 6.8
  • Lounge 6.8

East Midlands Airport (EMA)

  • IATA: EMA
  • ICAO: EGNX
  • Name: East Midlands Airport (EMA)
  • Distance from the city centre: 8.1 miles / 13 km

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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
£41.17
January
£25.69
February
£33.51
March
£32.36
April
£33.15
May
£50.92
June
£44.92
July
£41.04
August
£25.58
September
£49.55
October
£21.81
November
£37.60
December
The best month to hire a car at East Midlands Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £21.81 per day. This is 40% less than the yearly average and 57% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £50.92 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.

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 August, the average hire length is 7 days, while in March, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at East Midlands Airport
6
January
6
February
3
March
4
April
5
May
4
June
5
July
7
August
6
September
3
October
5
November
7
December

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 July in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches at East Midlands Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
63%
January
84%
February
105%
March
53%
April
32%
May
116%
June
211%
July
126%
August
168%
September
126%
October
42%
November
74%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers GreenMotion, Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Avis
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £19 per day
Cheapest supplier GreenMotion

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Enterprise Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
GreenMotion Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Budget Peugeot 208 5 2 Small cars
GreenMotion Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Ford Transit 5 18 Large cars
Alamo Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Citroen Berlingo 4 6 Medium cars
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£35.57
Lowest daily price
£18.69
Total cars available
192

Top 8 suppliers at East Midlands Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Exceptional 9 / 14 reviews
+4401332812828
East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA
£36 - £85
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
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 30 reviews
+4401332812828
Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA
£35 - £81
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
National
National
Very good 8.1 / 4 reviews
+4401332812828
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT
£42 - £99
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
Avis
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
+4401415393105
East Midlands Airport Terminal Building Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA
£22 - £108
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
Keddy
Keddy
Good 7.9 / 7 reviews
+4403713840293
Arrivals Hall Terminal Building
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
Budget
Good 7.9 / 3 reviews
+4401415393105
East Midlands Airport Terminal Building Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA
£20 - £89
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Good 7.5 / 19 reviews
+4401332220770
Hilton Hotel, Main Lobby, Church St, Lockington, Derby DE74 2YW
£19 - £88
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.5
+443713840293
Car Hire Returns, Derby DE74 2SA
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
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