Car Hire at London Airport Stansted
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
NOK 325.86 per day
Economy
Peugeot 208 or comparable
NOK 396.34 per day
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland or comparable
NOK 431.71 per day
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or comparable
NOK 472.65 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
NOK 494.36 per day
Standard
Opel Insignia or comparable
NOK 508.01 per day
Premium
Mercedes C Class or comparable
NOK 684.46 per day
Full-size
BMW i4 or comparable
NOK 1,158.65 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:37 on 28/06/2025. 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
NOK 559 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%
Average petrol price
NOK 19.56 per litre or NOK 74.04 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
NOK 18.46 per litre or NOK 69.87 per gallon
Highest petrol price
NOK 22.31 per litre or NOK 84.46 per gallon
Airport travel guide
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 NOK 906 per day
- Large cars - starting at NOK 389 per day
- Medium cars - starting at NOK 381 per day
- People Carriers - starting at NOK 1,173 per day
- Premium cars - starting at NOK 684 per day
- Small cars - starting at NOK 326 per day
- SUVs - starting at NOK 423 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)
- Aylesbury (106 km / 66 mi)
- High Wycombe (114 km / 71 mi)
- Penzance (528 km / 328 mi)
- Peterborough (108 km / 67 mi)
Airport information
London Stansted Airport
- IATA: STN
- ICAO: EGSS
- Name: London Airport Stansted (STN)
- Distance from the city centre: 37.3 miles / 60 km
Top 20 locations near London Stansted Airport
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31.6 km / 19.6 miles
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37.6 km / 23.4 miles
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41.4 km / 25.7 miles
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41.6 km / 25.8 miles
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46.2 km / 28.7 miles
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46.5 km / 28.9 miles
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47.1 km / 29.3 miles
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47.8 km / 29.7 miles
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49.2 km / 30.6 miles
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49.8 km / 30.9 miles
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50.2 km / 31.2 miles
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54.4 km / 33.8 miles
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55.8 km / 34.7 miles
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66 km / 41 miles
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87.1 km / 54.1 miles
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94.7 km / 58.8 miles
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149.3 km / 92.8 miles
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149.4 km / 92.8 miles
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151.6 km / 94.2 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at London Airport Stansted the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at London Airport Stansted 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 Airport Stansted
The best month to hire a car at London Airport Stansted is January — when the average price for a hire is NOK 321.47 per day. This is 28% less than the yearly average and 43% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is NOK 563.19 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.
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 Airport Stansted?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 8 days, while in January, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at London Airport Stansted
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at London Airport Stansted?
Given the number of users searching for a car at London Airport Stansted, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at London Airport Stansted Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | NOK 326 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
JM
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Corsa
22/09/2024
The car was just what we was looking for, its not about our trip.
AV
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Crossland
19/08/2024
Outdoor camping
AF
New Zealand
Peugeot 2008
27/07/2024
Lovely quintessential English homes, pubs and buildings. Back roads and villages. Osborne House, Highclere Castle, Bletchley House. 
TS
Ireland
Fiat 500
20/03/2024
Too short really
FG
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
19/01/2024
Family visit
MO
United Kingdom
MG ZS
20/10/2023
We discovered different cities around the UK. London, Cambridge, Oxford, Ely, Newmarket and Wells.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
38
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
NOK 559.03
Lowest daily price
NOK 325.86
Total cars available
425
Top 17 suppliers at London Airport Stansted in 2025
Enterprise
+4401279211729
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
NOK 463 - NOK 2,958
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Hertz
+4408433093071
Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
NOK 525 - NOK 1,059
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Alamo
+4401279211729
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
NOK 432 - NOK 2,958
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Budget
+4403445449059
Stansted Airport Bus Stop 19,
Holiday Inn, Thremhall Avenue,
Stansted,
CM24 1PY
NOK 694 - NOK 1,630
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 13:00
Sun:
12:00 - 18:00
Europcar
+4403713843419
COOPERS END ROAD
NOK 492 - NOK 1,846
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
Avis
+4403445446027
Stansted Airport Bus Stop 19,
Holiday Inn, Thremhall Avenue,
Stansted,
CM24 1PY
NOK 578 - NOK 1,447
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 13:00
Sun:
12:00 - 18:00
National
+4401279211729
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE, COOPERS END ROAD
NOK 527 - NOK 2,958
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
SIXT
+442070188246
Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
NOK 761 - NOK 2,235
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:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
Thrifty
08433093071
Car Rental Village
NOK 761 - NOK 2,235
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Routes Car Rental
+443713843419
Car rental village, Stansted CM24 1RJ
NOK 761 - NOK 2,235
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
Goldcar
+4403713843419
Car Rental Village, Stansted CM24 1RJ
NOK 400 - NOK 807
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
+4401279215341
Maple Parking Stanstead Thermal Avenue CM24 1PY LONDON
NOK 596 - NOK 3,440
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
08:00 - 23:59
Keddy
+4403713843419
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE
NOK 424 - NOK 843
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
U-Save
+4401279210961
Novotel London Stansted Hotel, Round Coppice Road,
NOK 326 - NOK 1,173
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
Dollar
+4408433093071
Coopers End Road, CM24 1SJ, , Car Rental Village, Essex
NOK 473 - NOK 863
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
EZ Drive Car Rentals
+442031054566
London Stansted Airport, Endeavor House, 3Rd Floor
CM24 1SJ
NOK 571 - NOK 762
GreenMotion
+4401279210961 / +447983648947
Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Rd, Stansted CM24 1SF
NOK 389 - NOK 1,260
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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