Car Hire at London Airport Stansted
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
GBP
Dialing code
44
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
97 km/h
60 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
30 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Airport Car Hire
Serving the flights of many low-cost airlines, Stansted Airport is a very popular place to pick up a hire car right after landing. While most travellers make their way for London which is about an hour’s drive southwest, the airport is also near a number of interesting, if underrated, attractions that can be easily reached with a car. Here are three such trip ideas in the Stansted Airport area:
- Cambridge. Best known for its renowned university, Cambridge is perhaps the most famous student city in the world. Many of its colleges are important architectural landmarks, not least the emblematic King’s College and Chapel, as well as Clare College and Trinity College. The city is also home to some amazing museums like the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, Fitzwilliam Museum which hosts art and antiquities, the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, and the Polar Museum. Cambridge is just a 40-minute drive from Stansted Airport and about 1 hour and 40 minutes from both London and Birmingham.
- Dedham Vale. Located on the border of the historic English counties of Essex and Suffolk, Dedham Vale is a picturesque historic and scenic area. Known for its well-preserved villages along the River Stour which have inspired many classical British paintings and can now be explored via many walking trails, the region has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. After Dedham, you can travel further to explore the coastline of the nearby Tendring Area or the Suffolk Coast & Heaths area. Dedham Vale is about a 50-minute drive east of Stansted Airport and about 1 hour and 50 minutes from London.
- Thetford Forest. Another scenic area, Thetford Forest is situated in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk. In addition to long woodland trails, the area is also known for historical attractions like the Mildenhall Warren Lodge and West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, an arboretum, and wildlife species such as red deer, muntjac, nightjars, and goshawks. Parts of the forest are used by the British military and are not accessible to the public. Thetford Forest is about a 50-minute drive northeast of Stansted Airport.
Top international routes
- Dublin
- Rome
- Madrid
- Milan
- Malaga
- Barcelona
Main airlines
Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet, Eurowings, British Airways, and TUI Airways
Terminals
The main terminal building is made up of Satellite 1, Satellite 2, Satellite 3, and the Advanced Passenger Vehicle (APV) building. You can easily walk between any two parts of the airport. There are plans to construct a new arrivals terminal that could be completed and open to passengers by 2021.
Location
London Stansted Airport is in the county of Essex, about 68 km (42 mi) north of central London. Highway M11 and North Circular Road are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of hire car
- Station wagons - starting at £ 67 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 48 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 31 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 135 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 128 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 23 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 48 per day
Services and facilities
There are many bars, restaurants, and cafés, a grocery store, shops and duty-free outlets for passengers leaving the EU. You’ll also find several ATMs, currency exchanges, an on-site hotel, baby changing facilities, a pharmacy, and a prayer room. Luggage storage is in the international arrivals area and is open 24/7. London Stansted Airport is generally well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest petrol station
Esso, located at Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford CM22 7TA, can be reached in about three minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Stansted Airport and on the way to London.
Popular one-way hires
- Birmingham (220 km / 137 mi)
- Crewe (285 km / 177 mi)
- Norwich (135 km / 84 mi)
- Woking (124 km / 77 mi)
- Norwich (135 km / 84 mi)
- Fareham (214 km / 133 mi)
- Aylesbury (106 km / 66 mi)
- High Wycombe (114 km / 71 mi)
- Canterbury (129 km / 80 mi)
- Penzance (528 km / 328 mi)
- Peterborough (108 km / 67 mi)
- Ipswich (76 km / 47 mi)
- Bury St Edmunds (79 km / 49 mi)
Airport information
London Airport Stansted (STN)
- IATA: STN
- ICAO: EGSS
- Name: London Airport Stansted (STN)
- Size: Large Airport
- Flights per year: 180,430
- Passengers (per year): 24,320,071
- Distance from the city centre: 37.3 miles / 60 km NNE of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: 0870 000 0303
Top 17 Destinations around London Stansted Airport
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London Paddington Railway Station starting at £ 14.89 per day
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London Edgware Road starting at £ 14.89 per day0.5 km / 0.3 miles away
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London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 17.57 per day3.2 km / 2.0 miles away
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London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £ 17.57 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £ 17.57 per day4.3 km / 2.7 miles away
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Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 8.87 per day4.7 km / 2.9 miles away
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London Fulham starting at £ 8.87 per day4.7 km / 2.9 miles away
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London Hammersmith Railway Station starting at £ 40.73 per day4.8 km / 3.0 miles away
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London Cricklewood starting at £ 36.34 per day5.3 km / 3.3 miles away
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London Kennington starting at £ 37.23 per day5.5 km / 3.4 miles away
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London Edgware starting at £ 19.67 per day12.3 km / 7.7 miles away
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London Stratford Railway Station starting at £ 22.58 per day12.4 km / 7.7 miles away
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London Lewisham starting at £ 30.08 per day13.3 km / 8.3 miles away
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London Southgate starting at £ 36.34 per day13.3 km / 8.3 miles away
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London Kingston starting at £ 37.23 per day14.5 km / 9.0 miles away
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London Ilford starting at £ 8.87 per day18.1 km / 11.2 miles away
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London Woodford Green starting at £ 30.08 per day18.2 km / 11.3 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at London Airport Stansted?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car at London Airport Stansted fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at London Airport Stansted
The cheapest month to hire a car at London Airport Stansted is November with prices starting at £ 11.11 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is March with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 74.43. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 30. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What’s the most popular hire length at London Airport Stansted?
Hirers picking up a car at London Airport Stansted keep them for an average of 7 days during in December, while those picking up their cars in March keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length at London Airport Stansted
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at London Airport Stansted?
Though London Stansted Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in July. June is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Citroen C3 Aircross | 5 | 3 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Top 10 Hire Companies at London Airport Stansted in 2022
Enterprise
+441279682955
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 25 - £ 102
Alamo
+441279682955
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 23 - £ 102
National
01279682955
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE, COOPERS END ROAD
SIXT
+442070188246
Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 43 - £ 139
Keddy
+4403713843419
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE
£ 16 - £ 18
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-18:00
Sun:07:00-18:00
Alamo
01279682955
Car Rental Village
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-17:00
Fri:07:00-17:00
Sat:07:00-17:00
Sun:07:00-17:00
Europcar
+4403713843419
COOPERS END ROAD
£ 20 - £ 57
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-18:00
Sun:07:00-18:00
GreenMotion
+4401279210961 / +447983648947
Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Rd, Stansted CM24 1SF
£ 16 - £ 28
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
+441279215341 / +447702846920
Maple Parking Stanstead Thermal Avenue CM24 1PY
£ 10 - £ 166
Working hours
Mon:06:00-00:30
Tue:06:00-00:30
Wed:06:00-00:30
Thu:06:00-00:30
Fri:06:00-00:30
Sat:06:00-00:30
Sun:06:00-00:30
Goldcar
+442078621732
London Stansted Airport, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ