Car Hire at London Airport Stansted
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London Stansted Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 13.51
/ per day
London Stansted Airport Car Hire
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa
or comparable
£ 22.74
/ per day
London Stansted Airport Car Hire
Compact SUV
Nissan Juke
or comparable
£ 24.26
/ per day
London Stansted Airport Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS
or comparable
£ 25.43
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
London Stansted Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga
or comparable
£ 30.33
/ per day
London Stansted Airport Car Hire
Full-size
Mercedes-Benz CLA
or comparable
£ 58.19
/ per day
London Stansted Airport Car Hire
Luxury
Volvo V60
or comparable
£ 94.98
/ per day
London Stansted Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
£ 43.48
/ 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 07:52 on 2023-09-22.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 39.11 / per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h
60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.60 per litre
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.90 per litre
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.45 per litre
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 £ 45 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 15 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 14 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 80 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 63 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 14 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 16 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)
- Canterbury (129 km / 80 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 Destinations around London Stansted Airport
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Car Hire at Luton Airport starting at £ 12.47 per day41.4 km / 25.7 miles away
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Car Hire at London Stratford Railway Station starting at £ 51.19 per day41.6 km / 25.8 miles away
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Car Hire at London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £ 47.60 per day46.2 km / 28.7 miles away
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Car Hire at London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £ 39.19 per day46.5 km / 28.9 miles away
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Car Hire at London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 33.80 per day47.1 km / 29.3 miles away
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Car Hire in London Cricklewood starting at £ 32.70 per day47.8 km / 29.7 miles away
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Car Hire at Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 20.10 per day49.2 km / 30.6 miles away
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Car Hire in London Edgware Road starting at £ 25.16 per day49.4 km / 30.7 miles away
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Car Hire at London Paddington Railway Station starting at £ 25.16 per day49.8 km / 30.9 miles away
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Car Hire in London Fulham starting at £ 63.97 per day54.4 km / 33.8 miles away
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Car Hire at London Airport Heathrow starting at £ 12.86 per day66.0 km / 41.0 miles away
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Car Hire at London Airport Gatwick starting at £ 14.07 per day87.1 km / 54.1 miles away
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Car Hire in Reading East starting at £ 35.44 per day94.7 km / 58.8 miles away
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Car Hire at Birmingham Airport starting at £ 22.37 per day149.3 km / 92.8 miles away
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Car Hire at East Midlands Airport starting at £ 34.63 per day149.4 km / 92.8 miles away
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Car Hire at Southampton Airport starting at £ 46.99 per day151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
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Car Hire at Bristol Temple Meads Train station starting at £ 108.77 per day200.1 km / 124.3 miles away
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Car Hire at Bristol Airport starting at £ 14.46 per day211.0 km / 131.1 miles away
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Car Hire at Manchester Airport starting at £ 18.28 per day235.3 km / 146.2 miles away
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Car Hire in Leeds (Downtown) starting at £ 32.25 per day241.8 km / 150.2 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at London Airport Stansted the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at London Airport Stansted fluctuate depending on the season. This 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 £ 28.46 per day. This is 31% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 57.87 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.
What’s the usual hire length for renters at London Airport Stansted?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 7 days, while in January, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at London Airport Stansted
Which 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 at London Airport Stansted in July in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly searches at London Airport Stansted by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Easirent, Drivalia, Keddy, Alamo, GreenMotion |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £ 14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
9.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Easirent
8 / 10
Total number of reviews
20
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£ 39.11
Lowest daily price
£ 13.51
Total cars available
161
Top 14 Hire Companies at London Airport Stansted in 2023
Enterprise
+441279682955
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 24 - £ 136
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
Alamo
+441279682955
Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 22 - £ 135
Europcar
+4403713843419
COOPERS END ROAD
£ 24 - £ 135
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
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
Keddy
+4403713843419
Car Rental Village Coopers End Road
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
£ 25 - £ 110
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:30
Tue:06:00-23:30
Wed:06:00-23:30
Thu:06:00-23:30
Fri:06:00-23:30
Sat:06:00-23:30
Sun:06:00-23:30
SIXT
+442070188246
Coopers End Rd, Stansted CM24 1SJ
£ 33 - £ 95
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
+4401279682955
CAR RENTAL VILLAGE, COOPERS END ROAD
£ 25 - £ 147
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
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
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
Interrent
+443713843419
Car Rental Village
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:00
Tue:00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:00
Wed:00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:00
Sat:00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:00
Sun:00:00-01:00; 08:00-23:00
Easirent
+441279215341
Unit 6, Stansted Distribution Centre Start Hill
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Wed:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Thu:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Fri:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Sat:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Sun:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
GreenMotion
+4401279210961 / +447983648947
Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Rd, Stansted CM24 1SF
£ 14 - £ 97
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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Awards
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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