Car Hire at London Airport Stansted
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable


£ 18.43
per day
Economy
Kia Rio
or comparable


£ 24.00
per day
Compact
Ford Focus
or comparable


£ 26.56
per day
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable


£ 36.77
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard
Ford Kuga
or comparable


£ 56.80
/ per day
Minivan
Ford Galaxy
or comparable


£ 113.75
/ per day
Compact Elite
Volkswagen ID.3
or comparable


£ 40.06
/ per day
Premium
Volvo XC60
or comparable


£ 54.34
/ 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 21:25 on 2023-03-17.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
44
Average car hire price
£ 46.34 / per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
97 km/h
60 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.76 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.95 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.50 / 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 £ 91 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 35 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 50 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 86 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 158 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 32 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 72 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 20 Destinations around London Stansted Airport
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Car Hire at London Airport Heathrow starting at £ 13.05 per day0.8 km / 0.5 miles away
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Car Hire in London Fulham starting at £ 35.07 per day17.6 km / 11.0 miles away
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Car Hire in London Cricklewood starting at £ 54.82 per day19.3 km / 12.0 miles away
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Car Hire at London Paddington Railway Station starting at £ 19.50 per day20.0 km / 12.4 miles away
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Car Hire in London Edgware Road starting at £ 19.50 per day20.5 km / 12.7 miles away
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Car Hire at London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 30.73 per day23.2 km / 14.4 miles away
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Car Hire at London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £ 42.38 per day23.8 km / 14.8 miles away
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Car Hire at Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 35.07 per day23.8 km / 14.8 miles away
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Car Hire in London Kennington starting at £ 30.94 per day23.9 km / 14.9 miles away
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Car Hire at London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £ 81.20 per day24.2 km / 15.1 miles away
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Car Hire at London Stratford Railway Station starting at £ 30.70 per day32.4 km / 20.1 miles away
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Car Hire in Reading East starting at £ 101.52 per day34.2 km / 21.2 miles away
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Car Hire in London Woodford Green starting at £ 29.90 per day37.7 km / 23.4 miles away
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Car Hire at London Airport Gatwick starting at £ 14.66 per day40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
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Car Hire at Luton Airport starting at £ 18.33 per day45.3 km / 28.1 miles away
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Car Hire at Southampton Airport starting at £ 28.87 per day85.4 km / 53.0 miles away
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Car Hire at Birmingham Airport starting at £ 23.83 per day140.6 km / 87.4 miles away
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Car Hire at Bristol Temple Meads Train station starting at £ 50.03 per day147.2 km / 91.5 miles away
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Car Hire at Bristol Airport starting at £ 23.08 per day156.8 km / 97.4 miles away
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Car Hire at East Midlands Airport starting at £ 29.70 per day162.5 km / 101.0 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at London Airport Stansted?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at London Airport Stansted fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find 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 January with prices starting at £ 29.05 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class starting at £ 76.49. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 51. 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 average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent hire length at London Airport Stansted?
Hirers picking up a car at London Airport Stansted keep them for an average of 8 days during in August, while those picking up their cars in January 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 December. April is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
Popular suppliers | Easirent, Keddy, Alamo, GreenMotion, Europcar |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
Lowest price | £ 18 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Easirent |
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 | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
9.06 / 10
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
8.04 / 10
Total number of reviews
14
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 46.34
Lowest daily price
£ 18.43
Total cars available
156
Top 11 Hire Companies at London Airport Stansted in 2023

Enterprise
+441279682955
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 40 - £ 316

Alamo
+441279682955
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 34 - £ 316

Europcar
+4403713843419
COOPERS END ROAD
£ 33 - £ 89
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

Hertz
+4408433093071
Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
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

Keddy
+4403713843419
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE
£ 25 - £ 29
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

SIXT
+442070188246
Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ

Easirent
+441279215341 / +447702846920
Maple Parking Stanstead Thermal Avenue CM24 1PY
£ 18 - £ 62
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

Firefly
08433093071
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE
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

National
+4401279682955
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE, COOPERS END ROAD
£ 43 - £ 331
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

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

GreenMotion
+4401279210961 / +447983648947
Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Rd, Stansted CM24 1SF
£ 23 - £ 72
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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