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
Toyota Aygo or comparable
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£25.59 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£28.67 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
£32.42 per day
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Ford Transit or comparable
Ford Transit
  • 3
  • 18
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£37.90 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
£53.92 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£145.00 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£41.25 per day
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£56.55 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:15 on 14/12/2024. 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
£53 per day
Average car hire length
6 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

Top 20 locations near East Midlands Airport

  1. Birmingham Airport starting at £18.46 per day
    50.6 km / 31.4 miles
  2. Manchester Airport starting at £14.97 per day
    85.9 km / 53.4 miles
  3. City Centre starting at £30.23 per day
    97.3 km / 60.5 miles
  4. Liverpool Airport starting at £16.24 per day
    116 km / 72.1 miles
  5. Leeds Bradford Airport starting at £28.57 per day
    117.2 km / 72.8 miles
  6. Luton Airport starting at £13.97 per day
    124.7 km / 77.5 miles
  7. London Stansted Airport starting at £11.24 per day
    149.4 km / 92.8 miles
  8. Reading East starting at £30.64 per day
    155.4 km / 96.6 miles
  9. London Southgate starting at £26.84 per day
    156.4 km / 97.2 miles
  10. Enfield City Centre starting at £17.09 per day
    157.4 km / 97.8 miles
  11. London Cricklewood starting at £28.07 per day
    160.6 km / 99.8 miles
  12. London Heathrow Airport starting at £16.89 per day
    161.7 km / 100.5 miles
  13. London Edgware Road starting at £17.65 per day
    165.8 km / 103 miles
  14. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £17.65 per day
    165.9 km / 103.1 miles
  15. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £18.29 per day
    166.1 km / 103.2 miles
  16. London Euston Railway Station starting at £31.56 per day
    166.2 km / 103.3 miles
  17. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £18.20 per day
    166.2 km / 103.3 miles
  18. London Fulham starting at £20.75 per day
    169 km / 105 miles
  19. London Stratford Railway Station starting at £24.21 per day
    169.5 km / 105.3 miles
  20. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £22.35 per day
    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
£40.79
January
£25.45
February
£33.20
March
£32.06
April
£32.84
May
£50.45
June
£44.50
July
£40.66
August
£25.35
September
£49.10
October
£23.47
November
£28.73
December
The best month to hire a car at East Midlands Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £23.47 per day. This is 34% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £50.45 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 November, the average hire length is 8 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
8
November
8
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
61%
January
81%
February
101%
March
50%
April
30%
May
111%
June
202%
July
121%
August
161%
September
121%
October
71%
November
91%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers GreenMotion, Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Avis
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £26 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Budget Peugeot 208 5 2 Small cars
Enterprise Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
GreenMotion Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Ford Transit 5 18 Large cars
Alamo Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
GreenMotion Citroen Berlingo 4 6 Medium cars
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Vauxhall Corsa 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
£52.66
Lowest daily price
£25.59
Total cars available
209

Top 8 suppliers at East Midlands Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Exceptional 9 / 14 reviews
+4401332812828
East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA
£29 - £131
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 8.4 / 30 reviews
+4401332812828
Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA
£26 - £118
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 8.2 / 4 reviews
+4401332812828
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT
£27 - £125
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 8.1 / 2 reviews
+4401415393105
East Midlands Airport Terminal Building Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA
£39 - £284
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
Average 7.9 / 7 reviews
+4403713840293
Arrivals Hall Terminal Building
£39 - £284
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
Average 7.9 / 3 reviews
+4401415393105
East Midlands Airport Terminal Building Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SA
£37 - £284
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
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+443713840293
Car Hire Returns, Derby DE74 2SA
£37 - £284
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
GreenMotion
Average 7.5 / 19 reviews
+4401332220770
Hilton Hotel, Main Lobby, Church St, Lockington, Derby DE74 2YW
£29 - £138
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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