Car Hire at London Southend Airport

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London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
Volkswagen Up
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£25.35 per day
Economy
Peugeot 208 or comparable
Peugeot 208
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£34.51 per day
Compact
Renault Captur or comparable
Renault Captur
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£29.37 per day
Intermediate
Kia Optima or comparable
Kia Optima
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£32.30 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard Estate/Wagon
MG 5 STW or comparable
MG 5 STW
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Drivalia
£47.98 per day
Full-size
Volkswagen Arteon or comparable
Volkswagen Arteon
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Drivalia
£56.60 per day
Premium
BMW 3 Series or comparable
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Drivalia
£79.81 per day
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£25.35 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:08 on 14/07/2025. 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
£41 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
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.78 per litre or £6.74 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.5
  • 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

London Southend Airport (SEN)

  • IATA: SEN
  • ICAO: EGMC
  • Name: London Southend Airport (SEN)
  • Distance from the city centre: 1.9 miles / 3 km

Top 20 locations near London Southend Airport

  1. London Stansted Airport starting at £27.12 per day
    47.1 km / 29.3 miles
  2. London Stratford Railway Station starting at £67.78 per day
    48.4 km / 30.1 miles
  3. Enfield City Centre starting at £34.19 per day
    51.5 km / 32 miles
  4. London Kennington starting at £39.26 per day
    56.6 km / 35.2 miles
  5. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £34.94 per day
    56.6 km / 35.2 miles
  6. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £48.72 per day
    56.6 km / 35.2 miles
  7. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £35.45 per day
    57 km / 35.4 miles
  8. London Southgate starting at £42.86 per day
    57.2 km / 35.5 miles
  9. London Euston Railway Station starting at £34.94 per day
    57.6 km / 35.8 miles
  10. London Edgware Road starting at £35.41 per day
    60.2 km / 37.4 miles
  11. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £36.29 per day
    60.6 km / 37.7 miles
  12. London Fulham starting at £29.17 per day
    63 km / 39.1 miles
  13. London Cricklewood starting at £42.86 per day
    63 km / 39.1 miles
  14. London Putney Bridge starting at £44.99 per day
    63.9 km / 39.7 miles
  15. London Gatwick Airport starting at £25.52 per day
    77.5 km / 48.2 miles
  16. London Heathrow Airport starting at £23.69 per day
    80.7 km / 50.1 miles
  17. Luton Airport starting at £23.79 per day
    80.7 km / 50.1 miles
  18. Reading East starting at £36.51 per day
    114.5 km / 71.1 miles
  19. Southampton Airport starting at £28.48 per day
    158.6 km / 98.5 miles
  20. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    165.3 km / 102.7 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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.
Average price for hiring a car per day at London Southend Airport
January
February
March
April
May
June
£61.08
July
August
September
October
November
December
The best month to hire a car at London Southend Airport is July — when the average price for a hire is £61.08 per day. This is < 1% less than the yearly average and < 1% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £61.08 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 London Southend Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 7 days, while in July, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at London Southend Airport
January
February
March
April
May
June
7
July
August
September
October
November
December

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
January
February
March
April
May
June
100%
July
August
September
October
November
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers GreenMotion
Popular car categories Medium cars
Lowest price £25 per day
Cheapest supplier Drivalia

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
GreenMotion Peugeot 2008 5 3 Medium cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Drivalia
7.8 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£41.41
Lowest daily price
£25.35
Total cars available
130

Top 2 suppliers at London Southend Airport in 2025

Drivalia
Drivalia
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+4401268536270
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
£25 - £145
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
GreenMotion
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+441702660220
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
£32 - £77
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

Our clients highly recommend us

14 Jul 2025
easy and fast
easy and fast
Aleksander Żegarski
14 Jul 2025
Great service
Easy to pick up and drop off. Car was in good shape. No issues at all! I appreciated that when picking up the car, the rep made sure I knew how to adjust the seat, turn on lights, etc. Really great service in both Rijeka and Pula. It was a little tricky to find where to go when dropping off the car in Pula, since we had picked up in another city.
Sara L
14 Jul 2025
ALL OK AS EXPECTED
ALL OK AS EXPECTED
My travel your travel
14 Jul 2025
Fast booking
Fast booking, good prices
Andrea Oliveri
14 Jul 2025
Good valur for price
The whole process was very simple, clear, and trustworthy. We got a good price for renting a car.
Santiago Raices
14 Jul 2025
Excellent!!!
Excellent!!!
Marco Rollo
14 Jul 2025
good prices and choices
good prices and choices
tamara
14 Jul 2025
Good
Very good Very fast Ok
Predrag Tesic
14 Jul 2025
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Hector Ponce Medina
14 Jul 2025
Easy to use interface
Easy to use interface. Total price available all time with clear options
Jukka Juhala
14 Jul 2025
All companies at under one roof
All companies at under one roof
ANDREY NOVAKOV
14 Jul 2025
Great price.
Great price.
Oscar Briceno
14 Jul 2025
Simple & straight forward plus this is…
Simple & straight forward plus this is second time booked with Drive a matic as they were fantastic when we were here in 2024
Dominic
14 Jul 2025
It’s fast to make reservations
It’s fast to make reservations
Jihyun Park
14 Jul 2025
Thank you Olga (DiscoverCars)
I want to thank Olga for her outstanding and thoughtful support. She went above and beyond to help me resolve my booking issue, even though it fell outside the usual policy. Her genuine care and professionalism really stood out, showing DiscoverCars’ strong commitment to excellent customer service.
Leonard Chua
14 Jul 2025
next time i will tell you more
next time i will tell you more
Ivan Raichkov

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