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Fiat 500
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
$29.46
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Peugeot 208
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$34.54
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
Renault Captur
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
$75.73
per day
7.8
Good
No ratings yet
Volvo V40
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$36.30
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
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Kia Sportage
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
$37.63
per day
7.3
Average
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Arteon
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$305.98
per day
7.8
Good
No ratings yet
BMW 3 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
5
$366.58
per day
7.8
Good
No ratings yet
Kia Rio
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
$31.67
per day
8.0
Very Good
1 review
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:21 on 16/11/25. 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
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers at London Southend Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$115 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
$1.99 per liter or $7.53 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.87 per liter or $7.08 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.16 per liter or $8.18 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
- London Ilfordfrom $53.10 per day42.9 km / 26.66 miles away
- London City Airportfrom $22.71 per day44.9 km / 27.9 miles away
- London Airport Stanstedfrom $17.17 per day47.1 km / 29.27 miles away
- London Stratford Train Stationfrom $35.10 per day48.4 km / 30.07 miles away
- London Lewishamfrom $35.93 per day50.1 km / 31.13 miles away
- Enfield Downtownfrom $25.71 per day51.5 km / 32 miles away
- London Kenningtonfrom $37.26 per day56.6 km / 35.17 miles away
- London Kings Cross Train Stationfrom $21.50 per day56.6 km / 35.17 miles away
- Waterloo Train Stationfrom $36.88 per day56.6 km / 35.17 miles away
- London St Pancras Train Stationfrom $22.38 per day57 km / 35.42 miles away
- London Mayfairfrom $32.71 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
- London Edgware Roadfrom $21.29 per day60.2 km / 37.41 miles away
- London Paddington Train Stationfrom $22.17 per day60.6 km / 37.66 miles away
- London Fulhamfrom $22.00 per day63 km / 39.15 miles away
- London Hammersmith Train Stationfrom $34.80 per day65 km / 40.39 miles away
- London Airport Gatwickfrom $12.14 per day77.5 km / 48.16 miles away
- London Airport Heathrowfrom $15.85 per day80.7 km / 50.14 miles away
- Luton Airportfrom $15.44 per day80.7 km / 50.14 miles away
- Luton (Downtown)from $37.73 per day83 km / 51.57 miles away
- Norwich Airportfrom $17.47 per day129.2 km / 80.28 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
U-Save
Arrivals Terminal, Eastwoodbury Crescent, SS2 6YF, Southend on Sea
B
Drivalia
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
C
GreenMotion
London Southend Airport, Southend Rd London, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF
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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month July | |
| A good deal $44 | Cheapest supplier U-Save | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at London Southend Airport
$82
$41
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
$74
in July
Jul
$40
in August
Aug
$24
in September
Sep
Oct
$29
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at London Southend Airport is September — when rental costs average $23.94 per day. This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 68% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $74.13 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 in at London Southend Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches at London Southend Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
2 times in September
Sep
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
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 July the average rental period is 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at London Southend Airport
11
6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | GreenMotion, U-Save, Drivalia |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $29 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenMotion | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 3 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| GreenMotion | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| U-Save | Honda CR-V | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| U-Save | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| GreenMotion | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
U-Save (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$115
Lowest daily price
$29
Total cars available
177
Top 3 suppliers at London Southend Airport in 2025
U-Save
8.0
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$29 - $104
per day
Arrivals Terminal, Eastwoodbury Crescent, SS2 6YF, Southend on Sea
+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
7.8
Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.7
$58 - $779
per day
Unit 1, Rawreth Industrial Estate, Basildon
+4401268536270
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-15:00
Tue
09:00-15:00
Wed
09:00-15:00
Thu
09:00-15:00
Fri
09:00-15:00
GreenMotion
7.3
Average
Value for money
6.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
7.3
$33 - $154
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
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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