Car Hire at London Airport Stansted
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
£11.20 per day
Economy
Peugeot 208 or comparable
£14.07 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
£16.41 per day
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or comparable
£20.79 per day
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Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
£21.21 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
£22.43 per day
Premium
BMW 3 Series or comparable
£29.99 per day
Full-size
BMW i4 or comparable
£35.91 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:13 on 21/04/2025. 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
£22 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
£1.45 per litre or £5.49 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.34 per litre or £5.07 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.62 per litre or £6.13 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 £28 per day
- Large cars - starting at £15 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £13 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £34 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £28 per day
- Small cars - starting at £11 per day
- SUVs - starting at £14 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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49.4 km / 30.7 miles
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49.8 km / 30.9 miles
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54.4 km / 33.8 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
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158.6 km / 98.5 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 £23.14 per day. This is 26% less than the yearly average and 40% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £38.77 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 searches at London Airport Stansted by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Alamo, GreenMotion, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £11 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
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 |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 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
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
38
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£21.50
Lowest daily price
£11.20
Total cars available
347
Top 14 suppliers at London Airport Stansted in 2025
Enterprise
+4401279211729
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£19 - £382
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
Alamo
+4401279211729
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£16 - £170
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
£21 - £37
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
Europcar
+4403713843419
COOPERS END ROAD
£18 - £63
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
Budget
+4403445449059
Stansted Airport Bus Stop 19,
Holiday Inn, Thremhall Avenue,
Stansted,
CM24 1PY
£16 - £41
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
SIXT
+442070188246
Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£22 - £96
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
National
+4401279211729
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE, COOPERS END ROAD
£22 - £170
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
Avis
+4403445446027
Stansted Airport Bus Stop 19,
Holiday Inn, Thremhall Avenue,
Stansted,
CM24 1PY
£30 - £43
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
Drivalia
+4401279215341
Maple Parking Stanstead Thermal Avenue CM24 1PY LONDON
£11 - £61
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
£15 - £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
Routes Car Rental
+443713843419
Car rental village, Stansted CM24 1RJ
£15 - £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
Thrifty
08433093071
Car Rental Village
£15 - £28
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
GreenMotion
+4401279210961 / +447983648947
Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Rd, Stansted CM24 1SF
£14 - £106
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
£39
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
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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