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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£19.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£20.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volvo V40
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
£21.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£22.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£19.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact Monospace
Manual
5
A/C
5
£20.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£21.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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SEAT Leon
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£21.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£22.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
The Rental Desk is located inside the Arrivals Hall at London Southend Airport. The airport terminal is directly opposite Southend Airport Train Station, making it easy to reach on foot.
When collecting a vehicle from Basildon, please contact by email for collection details, as a delivery charge may apply.
If the rental is being collected via the Automated Kiosk, full collection instructions will be sent via email before arrival.
For questions, please call.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£23.50
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Green Motion Car Rental Southend Airport is conveniently located inside the Arrivals Hall at Southend Airport.
For customers not arriving by plane, the airport is accessible by rail via Southend Airport Station, located directly opposite the Departures/Arrivals Hall.
For any questions, please email southend@greenmotion.co.uk.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Peugeot 208
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£23.90
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Green Motion Car Rental Southend Airport is conveniently located inside the Arrivals Hall at Southend Airport.
For customers not arriving by plane, the airport is accessible by rail via Southend Airport Station, located directly opposite the Departures/Arrivals Hall.
For any questions, please email southend@greenmotion.co.uk.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£24.31
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Green Motion Car Rental Southend Airport is conveniently located inside the Arrivals Hall at Southend Airport.
For customers not arriving by plane, the airport is accessible by rail via Southend Airport Station, located directly opposite the Departures/Arrivals Hall.
For any questions, please email southend@greenmotion.co.uk.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact Monospace
Manual
5
A/C
5
£24.72
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Green Motion Car Rental Southend Airport is conveniently located inside the Arrivals Hall at Southend Airport.
For customers not arriving by plane, the airport is accessible by rail via Southend Airport Station, located directly opposite the Departures/Arrivals Hall.
For any questions, please email southend@greenmotion.co.uk.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
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Volvo V40
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
£25.54
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Green Motion Car Rental Southend Airport is conveniently located inside the Arrivals Hall at Southend Airport.
For customers not arriving by plane, the airport is accessible by rail via Southend Airport Station, located directly opposite the Departures/Arrivals Hall.
For any questions, please email southend@greenmotion.co.uk.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£26.43
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Green Motion Car Rental Southend Airport is conveniently located inside the Arrivals Hall at Southend Airport.
For customers not arriving by plane, the airport is accessible by rail via Southend Airport Station, located directly opposite the Departures/Arrivals Hall.
For any questions, please email southend@greenmotion.co.uk.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
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Peugeot 3008
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£31.74
per day
Free cancellation
7.6
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Green Motion Car Rental Southend Airport is conveniently located inside the Arrivals Hall at Southend Airport.
For customers not arriving by plane, the airport is accessible by rail via Southend Airport Station, located directly opposite the Departures/Arrivals Hall.
For any questions, please email southend@greenmotion.co.uk.
Drop-off information
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
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Showing 9 out of 16 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:01 on 21/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Southend-on-Sea
- Top 20 locations near Southend-on-Sea
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Southend-on-Sea and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 18 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Southend-on-Sea in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£32 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£1.51 per litre or £5.72 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.64 per litre or £6.21 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Southend-on-Sea
- Chelmsfordstarting at £24.87 per day27.2 km / 16.9 miles
- Maidstonestarting at £22.90 per day33 km / 20.51 miles
- Dartfordstarting at £22.98 per day37.6 km / 23.36 miles
- Canterburystarting at £23.50 per day37.8 km / 23.49 miles
- Londonstarting at £9.72 per day44.7 km / 27.78 miles
- Croydonstarting at £13.28 per day60.6 km / 37.66 miles
- Doverstarting at £32.13 per day61.9 km / 38.46 miles
- Ipswichstarting at £22.75 per day65.8 km / 40.89 miles
- Epsomstarting at £23.28 per day71.8 km / 44.61 miles
- Hounslowstarting at £12.26 per day75.5 km / 46.91 miles
- Gatwickstarting at £8.43 per day77 km / 47.85 miles
- Watfordstarting at £13.33 per day77.7 km / 48.28 miles
- Crawleystarting at £10.25 per day78.6 km / 48.84 miles
- Bury St Edmundsstarting at £19.47 per day78.7 km / 48.9 miles
- Uxbridgestarting at £13.33 per day83.2 km / 51.7 miles
- Cambridgestarting at £22.51 per day84.6 km / 52.57 miles
- Lutonstarting at £11.59 per day86.2 km / 53.56 miles
- Wokingstarting at £13.64 per day90.8 km / 56.42 miles
- Sloughstarting at £11.63 per day93.3 km / 57.97 miles
- Guildfordstarting at £13.64 per day96.3 km / 59.84 miles
Top 20 locations near Southend-on-Sea
- Romford (Downtown)starting at £22.75 per day38.9 km / 24.17 miles
- London Stratford Railway Stationstarting at £30.08 per day50.2 km / 31.19 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at £9.72 per day51 km / 31.69 miles
- Enfield City Centre54.1 km / 33.62 miles
- London Kennington58.1 km / 36.1 miles
- Waterloo Railway Stationstarting at £25.77 per day58.1 km / 36.1 miles
- London Kings Cross Railway Stationstarting at £27.57 per day58.3 km / 36.23 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at £13.47 per day58.7 km / 36.47 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at £25.29 per day59.3 km / 36.85 miles
- London Southgatestarting at £25.80 per day59.6 km / 37.03 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at £15.38 per day61.9 km / 38.46 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at £13.31 per day62.3 km / 38.71 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at £32.90 per day64.4 km / 40.02 miles
- London Cricklewood64.9 km / 40.33 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at £36.65 per day65.3 km / 40.58 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at £8.43 per day77 km / 47.85 miles
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at £10.55 per day82.2 km / 51.08 miles
- Uxbridge Town Centrestarting at £13.33 per day83.2 km / 51.7 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at £11.59 per day83.9 km / 52.13 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at £39.12 per day116.1 km / 72.14 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
London Southend Airport (SEN)
3 rental locations
B
Southend-on-Sea (Downtown)
1 rental locations
C
Southend-on-Sea Airport Area
2 rental locations
When to book in Southend-on-Sea and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Southend-on-Sea the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Southend-on-Sea fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £18 | A good deal £32 | Cheapest supplier U-Save | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Southend-on-Sea
£57
£29
£0
£12
in January
Jan
£27
in February
Feb
Mar
£17
in April
Apr
£23
in May
May
£13
in June
Jun
£52
in July
Jul
£30
in August
Aug
£18
in September
Sep
£45
in October
Oct
£33
in November
Nov
£25
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Southend-on-Sea is January (when the average price is £12.13 per day). This is 32% less than the yearly average and 77% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £52.07).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Southend-on-Sea?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Southend-on-Sea is April, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Southend-on-Sea by Monthly Searches
2.3
1.2
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
Mar
2.1 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
2.1 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Southend-on-Sea?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in September, the average hirer keeps their car for 26 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Southend-on-Sea
29
14
0
10 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
26 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | U-Save, Enterprise, GreenMotion |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars, large cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Save | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| U-Save | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 5008 5+2 | 5 | Van |
| U-Save | SEAT Leon | 4 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Hyundai Kona | 5 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Volvo V40 | 5 | Large car |
| U-Save | Volvo V40 | 4 | Large car |
| U-Save | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| GreenMotion | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 18 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at £12 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £52. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Southend-on-Sea is April, while the least popular month is September.
Southend-on-Sea hosts: Enterprise, U-Save, GreenMotion, Drivalia. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Drivalia (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£32
Lowest daily price
£14
Total cars available
133
Top 4 suppliers in Southend-on-Sea in 2026
Enterprise
1 location
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
£19–£156
per day
Most popular location
196-200 Queensway, Southend-on-Sea, ENG SS1 2LU
U-Save
2 locations
8.0
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
£14–£68
per day
Most popular location
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
GreenMotion
2 locations
7.6
Average
1 rating
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.6
£22–£48
per day
Most popular location
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
Drivalia
1 location
7.6
Average
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.2
£69–£523
per day
Most popular location
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
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