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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$24.94
per day
In terminal
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Peugeot 208
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$31.09
per day
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.93
per day
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Volvo V40
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
$28.51
per day
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$29.63
per day
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$25.42
per day
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact Monospace
Manual
5
A/C
5
$26.42
per day
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$28.50
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:21 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 rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near London Southend Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at London Southend Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers at London Southend Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$28 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96–112 km/h
or
60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$2.02 per liter or $7.65 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.90 per liter or $7.19 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.20 per liter or $8.33 per gallon
Airport info
Name
London Southend Airport (SEN)
IATA
SEN
ICAO
EGMC
Distance from city
1.9 miles / 3 km
Overall rating
7.5 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.3
Check-in and departures
8.3
Terminal facilities
7.4
Wi-Fi
6.9
Restaurants and car rental services
7.0
Lounge
7.0
Top 20 locations near London Southend Airport
- Romford (Downtown)from $35.79 per day36.8 km / 22.87 miles away
- London Ilfordfrom $36.57 per day42.9 km / 26.66 miles away
- London City Airportfrom $33.90 per day44.9 km / 27.9 miles away
- London Airport Stanstedfrom $15.28 per day47.1 km / 29.27 miles away
- London Stratford Train Stationfrom $75.55 per day48.4 km / 30.07 miles away
- London Lewishamfrom $37.07 per day50.1 km / 31.13 miles away
- Enfield Downtown51.5 km / 32 miles away
- London Bermondseyfrom $36.09 per day53.8 km / 33.43 miles away
- London Kennington56.6 km / 35.17 miles away
- London Kings Cross Train Stationfrom $39.38 per day56.6 km / 35.17 miles away
- Waterloo Train Stationfrom $34.82 per day56.6 km / 35.17 miles away
- London St Pancras Train Stationfrom $26.05 per day57 km / 35.42 miles away
- London Mayfairfrom $37.01 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
- London Marylebone Train Stationfrom $25.56 per day59.6 km / 37.03 miles away
- London Edgware Roadfrom $23.23 per day60.2 km / 37.41 miles away
- London Paddington Train Stationfrom $24.89 per day60.6 km / 37.66 miles away
- London Fulhamfrom $44.01 per day63 km / 39.15 miles away
- London Hammersmith Train Stationfrom $36.57 per day65 km / 40.39 miles away
- London Edgwarefrom $43.09 per day67.3 km / 41.82 miles away
- London Airport Gatwickfrom $16.37 per day77.5 km / 48.16 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
U-Save
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
B
GreenMotion
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
C
Drivalia
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
When to book at London Southend Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at London Southend Airport?
The cost of renting a car at London Southend Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $24 | A good deal $28 | Cheapest supplier U-Save | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at London Southend Airport
$89
$44
$0
$16
in January
Jan
$24
in February
Feb
Mar
$23
in April
Apr
$12
in May
May
$16
in June
Jun
$81
in July
Jul
$39
in August
Aug
$24
in September
Sep
Oct
$28
in November
Nov
$34
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at London Southend Airport is May — when rental costs average $12.18 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $80.81 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at London Southend Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car at London Southend Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at London Southend Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
1.2 times in February
Feb
Mar
2.5 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.3 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
2.5 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at London Southend Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 26 days, while in July, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at London Southend Airport
29
14
0
12 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
1 day in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
26 days in September
Sep
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | U-Save, GreenMotion |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $25 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Save | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| U-Save | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| U-Save | SEAT Leon | 4 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Volvo V40 | 5 | Large car |
| U-Save | Hyundai Kona | 5 | Medium 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: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during May, starting at $12 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $81. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at London Southend Airport is April, while the least popular month is June.
London Southend Airport hosts: U-Save, GreenMotion, Drivalia. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at London Southend Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at London Southend Airport typically operate from 06:00-23:59.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
U-Save (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Drivalia (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$28
Lowest daily price
$25
Total cars available
20
Top 3 suppliers at London Southend Airport in 2026
U-Save
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
$25–$33
per day
Terminal, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK
+441702660220
Show 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
GreenMotion
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
$31–$39
per day
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
+441702660220
Show 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
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
$13–$1,131
per day
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
+4401268536270
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-14:00
Tue
09:00-14:00
Wed
09:00-14:00
Thu
09:00-14:00
Fri
09:00-14:00
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