Car Hire at London Airport Stansted
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Kia Rio
or comparable
£ 50.08
per day
Compact
Ford Focus
or comparable
£ 64.37
per day
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 66.42
per day
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable
£ 67.03
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard
Vauxhall Insignia
or comparable
£ 79.63
/ per day
Full-size
BMW 3 series Aut.
or comparable
£ 229.88
/ per day
Premium
Volvo XC60
or comparable
£ 990.63
/ per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes A Class
or comparable
£ 194.38
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 03:02 on 2022-07-25.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
GBP
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Dialing code
44
Budget car hire price
£ 149.21 / per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
30 mi/h
Speed limit out of city centre
97 km/h
60 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.76 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.95 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.64 / 1 liter
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 £ 408 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 224 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 126 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 1313 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 658 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 111 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 132 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
-
London Airport Heathrow starting at £ 32.95 per day4.6 km / 2.8 miles away
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London Kingston starting at £ 78.73 per day11.9 km / 7.4 miles away
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London Hammersmith Railway Station starting at £ 53.05 per day17.3 km / 10.7 miles away
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North Wembley starting at £ 82.00 per day17.4 km / 10.8 miles away
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London Shepherd's Bush starting at £ 139.41 per day18.4 km / 11.5 miles away
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London Fulham starting at £ 82.61 per day19.0 km / 11.8 miles away
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London Brent Park starting at £ 44.13 per day19.5 km / 12.1 miles away
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London Paddington Railway Station starting at £ 39.82 per day22.0 km / 13.7 miles away
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London Cricklewood starting at £ 72.53 per day22.1 km / 13.7 miles away
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London Edgware Road starting at £ 66.71 per day22.5 km / 14.0 miles away
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London Battersea Park Railway Station starting at £ 83.21 per day22.7 km / 14.1 miles away
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London Edgware starting at £ 20.71 per day23.3 km / 14.5 miles away
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London Mayfair starting at £ 81.23 per day23.5 km / 14.6 miles away
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London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 83.25 per day25.3 km / 15.7 miles away
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London Kennington starting at £ 129.55 per day25.3 km / 15.7 miles away
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Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 79.98 per day25.4 km / 15.8 miles away
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London South Bank starting at £ 89.35 per day25.9 km / 16.1 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 £ 11.69 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 £ 78.35. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 31. 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 | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | VW Polo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Europcar
8.86 / 10
Lowest rated company
Easirent
7.56 / 10
Total number of reviews
7
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 149.21
Lowest daily price
£ 14.16
Total cars available
133
Top 11 Hire Companies at London Airport Stansted in 2022
Europcar
+4403713843419
COOPERS END ROAD
£ 66 - £ 244
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
Enterprise
+441279682955
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 62 - £ 208
Alamo
+441279682955
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 61 - £ 208
Hertz
+4408433093071
Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 108 - £ 116
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Keddy
+4403713843419
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE
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
National
+4401279682955
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE, COOPERS END ROAD
£ 67 - £ 223
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
£ 184 - £ 287
Firefly
08433093071
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE
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:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Interrent
+442078621732 / +442078621791
InterRent Cabin, Car Rental Village, Coopers End Road
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
+4401279210961 / +447983648947
Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Rd, Stansted CM24 1SF
£ 50 - £ 194
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
£ 134 - £ 1894
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