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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Fiat 500
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
NOK 296.24
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Peugeot 208
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 347.38
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
Renault Captur
or comparable
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 761.64
per day
7.8
Good
No ratings yet
Volvo V40
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 365.09
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
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Kia Sportage
or comparable
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 378.49
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Arteon
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 3,077.30
per day
7.8
Good
No ratings yet
BMW 3 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
4
A/C
5
NOK 3,686.68
per day
7.8
Good
No ratings yet
Kia Rio
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
NOK 318.49
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:31 on 17/11/25. 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 3 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
NOK 1,154 per day
Average car hire length
8 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
NOK 20.08 per litre or NOK 76.01 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
NOK 18.89 per litre or NOK 71.51 per gallon
Highest petrol price
NOK 21.81 per litre or NOK 82.56 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 NOK 172.64 per day47.1 km / 29.27 miles
- London Stratford Railway Stationstarting at NOK 352.98 per day48.4 km / 30.07 miles
- Enfield City Centrestarting at NOK 258.62 per day51.5 km / 32 miles
- London Kenningtonstarting at NOK 374.76 per day56.6 km / 35.17 miles
- London Kings Cross Railway Stationstarting at NOK 216.21 per day56.6 km / 35.17 miles
- Waterloo Railway Stationstarting at NOK 370.92 per day56.6 km / 35.17 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at NOK 225.07 per day57 km / 35.42 miles
- London Southgatestarting at NOK 344.71 per day57.2 km / 35.54 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at NOK 216.21 per day57.6 km / 35.79 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at NOK 214.12 per day60.2 km / 37.41 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at NOK 222.97 per day60.6 km / 37.66 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at NOK 221.22 per day63 km / 39.15 miles
- London Cricklewoodstarting at NOK 344.71 per day63 km / 39.15 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at NOK 428.00 per day63.9 km / 39.71 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at NOK 122.09 per day77.5 km / 48.16 miles
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at NOK 159.36 per day80.7 km / 50.14 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at NOK 155.29 per day80.7 km / 50.14 miles
- Uxbridge Town Centrestarting at NOK 494.98 per day81.3 km / 50.52 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at NOK 304.05 per day114.5 km / 71.15 miles
- Southampton Airportstarting at NOK 306.15 per day158.6 km / 98.55 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
U-Save
Arrivals Terminal, Eastwoodbury Crescent, SS2 6YF, Southend on Sea
B
Drivalia
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
C
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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month July | |
| A good deal NOK 443 | Cheapest supplier U-Save | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at London Southend Airport
NOK 820
NOK 410
NOK 0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
NOK 746
in July
Jul
NOK 404
in August
Aug
NOK 241
in September
Sep
Oct
NOK 294
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car at London Southend Airport is September — when the average price for a hire is NOK 240.79 per day. This is 51% less than the yearly average and 68% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is NOK 745.56 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 September in comparison to hiring a car in in August.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at London Southend Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
2 times in September
Sep
Oct
0.7 times in November
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 10 days, while in August, the average hire period is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at London Southend Airport
11
6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | GreenMotion, U-Save, Drivalia |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | NOK 296 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenMotion | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 3 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| GreenMotion | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| U-Save | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| GreenMotion | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Honda CR-V | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
U-Save (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
NOK 1,154
Lowest daily price
NOK 296
Total cars available
177
Top 3 suppliers at London Southend Airport in 2025
U-Save
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
NOK 296 - NOK 1,043
per day
Arrivals Terminal, Eastwoodbury Crescent, SS2 6YF, Southend on Sea
+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
Drivalia
7.8
Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.7
NOK 579 - NOK 7,833
per day
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
+4401268536270
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-15:00
Tue
09:00-15:00
Wed
09:00-15:00
Thu
09:00-15:00
Fri
09:00-15:00
GreenMotion
7.3
Average
Value for money
6.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
7.3
NOK 334 - NOK 1,551
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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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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