Car Hire at London Southend Airport
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Volkswagen Up
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
25,46 GBP
per day
7.8
Average
No ratings yet
Peugeot 208
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
34,65 GBP
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
Renault Captur
or comparable
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
29,49 GBP
per day
7.8
Average
No ratings yet
Kia Optima
or comparable
Manual
5
4
A/C
5
32,43 GBP
per day
7.8
Average
No ratings yet
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MG 5 STW
or comparable
Automatic
5
5
A/C
5
48,17 GBP
per day
7.8
Average
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Arteon
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
56,82 GBP
per day
7.8
Average
No ratings yet
BMW 3 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
4
A/C
5
80,12 GBP
per day
7.8
Average
No ratings yet
Fiat 500
or comparable
Manual
4
2
A/C
3
25,46 GBP
per day
7.8
Average
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:05 on 17.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 20 locations near London Southend Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at London Southend Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at London Southend Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
42 GBP per day
Average car hire length
12 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%
Average petrol price
1,51 GBP per litre or 5,72 GBP per gallon
Lowest petrol price
1,42 GBP per litre or 5,38 GBP per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,64 GBP per litre or 6,21 GBP per gallon
Airport information
Name
London Southend Airport (SEN)
IATA
SEN
ICAO
EGMC
Distance from the city centre
1.9 miles / 3 km
Overall rating
7.5 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.3
Check-in and departures
8.3
Facilities and services
7.4
Wi-Fi
6.9
Dining and car hire services
7.0
Lounge
7.0
Top 20 locations near London Southend Airport
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at 27,23 GBP per day47,1 km / 29,27 miles
- London Stratford Railway Stationstarting at 68,05 GBP per day48,4 km / 30,07 miles
- Enfield City Centrestarting at 34,32 GBP per day51,5 km / 32 miles
- London Kenningtonstarting at 39,42 GBP per day56,6 km / 35,17 miles
- London Kings Cross Railway Stationstarting at 35,08 GBP per day56,6 km / 35,17 miles
- Waterloo Railway Stationstarting at 48,92 GBP per day56,6 km / 35,17 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at 35,59 GBP per day57 km / 35,42 miles
- London Southgatestarting at 43,03 GBP per day57,2 km / 35,54 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at 35,08 GBP per day57,6 km / 35,79 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at 35,55 GBP per day60,2 km / 37,41 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at 36,43 GBP per day60,6 km / 37,66 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at 29,29 GBP per day63 km / 39,15 miles
- London Cricklewoodstarting at 43,03 GBP per day63 km / 39,15 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at 45,17 GBP per day63,9 km / 39,71 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at 25,62 GBP per day77,5 km / 48,16 miles
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at 23,78 GBP per day80,7 km / 50,14 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at 23,89 GBP per day80,7 km / 50,14 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at 36,66 GBP per day114,5 km / 71,15 miles
- Southampton Airportstarting at 28,60 GBP per day158,6 km / 98,55 miles
- Southampton Cruise Terminal165,3 km / 102,71 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Drivalia
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
B
GreenMotion
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
When to book at London Southend Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at London Southend Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at London Southend Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | ||
| Average price 40 GBP | A good deal 31 GBP | Cheapest supplier Drivalia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at London Southend Airport
67 GBP
34 GBP
0 GBP
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
61 GBP
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car at London Southend Airport is July — when the average price for a hire is 61,33 GBP per day. This is < 1% less than the yearly average and < 1% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is 61,33 GBP 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.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at London Southend Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at London Southend Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in July in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at London Southend Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
1,1
0,6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at London Southend Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in July the average hire period is 7 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at London Southend Airport
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | GreenMotion |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 25 GBP per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenMotion | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 3 | Medium car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Drivalia (rated 7.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
42 GBP
Lowest daily price
25 GBP
Total cars available
130
Top 2 suppliers at London Southend Airport in 2025
Drivalia
7.8
Average
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
7.8
25 GBP - 145 GBP
per day
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
+4401268536270
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-15:30
Tue
08:00-15:30
Wed
08:00-15:30
Thu
08:00-15:30
Fri
08:00-15:30
GreenMotion
7.3
Average
Value for money
6.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.3
32 GBP - 78 GBP
per day
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
+441702660220
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-23:59
Tue
06:00-23:59
Wed
06:00-23:59
Thu
06:00-23:59
Fri
06:00-23:59
Sat
06:00-23:59
Sun
06:00-23:59
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