How much does it cost to hire a car in Stansted?

On average a car hire in Stansted costs €43 per day. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car hire agencies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget, U-Save, Hertz, Avis and keddy by Europcar. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car hire agencies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Budget, U-Save, Hertz and keddy by Europcar. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car hire agencies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget, keddy by Europcar and National. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and National. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, keddy by Europcar and National. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, keddy by Europcar and National. Search car hire on KAYAK

How can I find car hires near me in Stansted?

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How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Stansted?

An Intermediate car hire in Stansted costs €147 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

How much does a Compact car hire cost in Stansted?

A Compact car hire in Stansted costs €38 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Stansted?

A Full Size car hire in Stansted costs €166 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

What type of car is recommended for driving in Stansted?

Like many European cities, Stansted dates back to long before automobiles. What this means for drivers is that many of the streets are better suited for smaller vehicles like compacts, sedans, and coupes than they are for large SUVs or trucks. Parking spaces, especially as you get closer to London proper, are often limited in number and size, making them much better suited to smaller cars. Search car hire on KAYAK

What’s the speed limit in Stansted?

Roads within built-up areas of Stansted typically feature speed limits of 30 mph. On divided highways (“dual carriageways”) and undivided highways (“single carriageways”), on the other hand, the speed limit goes up to 70 mph and 60 mph, respectively. Motorways in the city also feature speed limits of 70 mph. Search car hire on KAYAK

Where are the best places to park in Stansted?

Drivers will find that parking is widely available and much cheaper in Stansted compared to other neighboring English towns, particularly compared to the prices seen in downtown London. There are also plenty of parking lots and garages available in the more densely populated parts of town where streetside parking may be limited. Outside of the most popular areas, streetside parking is the predominant method of parking and is often easily and immediately available. Search car hire on KAYAK

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Most popular agency	GREEN MOTION
Most popular car type	Intermediate
Average price	€43/day
Good deal	€41/day

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How far in advance should you book car hire in Stansted?

You should book your car hire in Stansted around 23 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Stansted?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at DRIVALIA (€16.06/day), GREEN MOTION (€125.59/day), and Alamo (€136.27/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at DRIVALIA Car Rental Village Coopers End Road (4.4 km from city centre).

What is the best car hire company in Stansted?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Stansted are Dollar (9.0, 1 review), Avis (7.3, 1 review), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.0, 2 reviews).

Dollar

Rated 9.0/10

Avis

Rated 7.3/10

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Rated 6.0/10

Sixt

Rated 5.2/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Stansted?

Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Multivan or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Stansted. Passenger van cars in Stansted cost €141/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as €106/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Stansted?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Stansted is January at an average cost of €20/day. May is the most expensive month to hire a car in Stansted when prices are €34/day on average, which tends to be 3% above the yearly average hire price for Stansted.

Which car hire company in Stansted has the most locations?

Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar and Sunnycars operate 2 locations each in Stansted, more than any other car hire company.

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Visitors to Stansted are highly recommended to rent a vehicle during their time in the city, simply so that they can take full advantage of England’s wonderful sights and local culture. One great option for visitors to Stansted is to take a quick trip down to the National Trust Hatfield Forest. Located just 6.4 miles away, it is a former royal hunting ground with trees that date back to over a 1,000 years ago.
Travelers arriving at London Stansted Airport will find the hire car companies in the Car Rental Village. You can reach the village by taking the free shuttle that departs from the terminal forecourt.
It is illegal to use a cell phone or other hand-held device while driving in Stansted and throughout the U.K. This includes texting, phone calls, and using your phone as a GPS device while driving and when stopped at a traffic light. To legally use a cell phone, drivers must have it a hands-free mode. Additionally, if using it for navigation, the phone must be programmed ahead of time as you cannot enter the address while operating the vehicle.
Due to its proximity to London, Stansted does experience general commuter rush hour woes. During the work week, rush hour usually starts up shortly after 7:00 a.m. and lasts until 9:00 a.m. The afternoon and evening rush hour generally goes from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 or 7:00 p.m.
25% of our users found a car hire in Stansted for €41 or less
Compact hire cars in Stansted are around 81% cheaper than other car types, on average

What type of car is recommended for driving in Stansted?
Like many European cities, Stansted dates back to long before automobiles. What this means for drivers is that many of the streets are better suited for smaller vehicles like compacts, sedans, and coupes than they are for large SUVs or trucks. Parking spaces, especially as you get closer to London proper, are often limited in number and size, making them much better suited to smaller cars.
What’s the speed limit in Stansted?
Roads within built-up areas of Stansted typically feature speed limits of 30 mph. On divided highways (“dual carriageways”) and undivided highways (“single carriageways”), on the other hand, the speed limit goes up to 70 mph and 60 mph, respectively. Motorways in the city also feature speed limits of 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Stansted?
Drivers will find that parking is widely available and much cheaper in Stansted compared to other neighboring English towns, particularly compared to the prices seen in downtown London. There are also plenty of parking lots and garages available in the more densely populated parts of town where streetside parking may be limited. Outside of the most popular areas, streetside parking is the predominant method of parking and is often easily and immediately available.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Stansted?
On average a car hire in Stansted costs €43 per day.
Which car hire agencies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?
Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget, U-Save, Hertz, Avis and keddy by Europcar.
Which car hire agencies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?
Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Budget, U-Save, Hertz and keddy by Europcar.
Which car hire agencies are at Stansted airport (STN)?
Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget, keddy by Europcar and National.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and National.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, keddy by Europcar and National.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, keddy by Europcar and National.
How can I find car hires near me in Stansted?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Stansted?
An Intermediate car hire in Stansted costs €147 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Stansted?
A Compact car hire in Stansted costs €38 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Stansted?
A Full Size car hire in Stansted costs €166 per day, on average.

Dollar

9.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Stansted

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Locations in Stansted

Car Rental Village

+44 843 309 3071

Monday	08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:00
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Economy

It really was value for money. The staff team did a great job welcoming me both pick up and drop off. Car photos as cleanliness and setup were good and easy to use. Very convenient! My top tip or feedback would be to make the Dollar location clearer as we found the building but there was only a tiny sign that's easily missed. As its in the hertz counter.

Avis

7.3

Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

9.3

2 locations in Stansted

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Locations in Stansted

London Stansted Airport

+44 344 544 6027

Monday	07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 21:00
Thursday	07:00 - 21:00
Friday	07:00 - 21:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	12:00 - 21:00

Stansted Airport Bus Stop 19

+44 344 544 6027

Monday	07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 21:00
Thursday	07:00 - 21:00
Friday	07:00 - 21:00
Saturday	07:00 - 21:00
Sunday	12:00 - 21:00

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.0

Okay

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Stansted

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Locations in Stansted

Car Rental Village

+44 1279 682955

Monday	07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 21:00
Thursday	07:00 - 21:00
Friday	07:00 - 21:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	08:00 - 20:00

Overflow Carpark

+44 1279 681596

Monday	08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:00
Friday	08:00 - 20:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

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2.0 Poor

Trong, May 2024

Standard

Car was picked up with damaged and was noted in the contract but still being charged for the damage of over $2K. Called and was routed to multiple departments with many phone calls. It hasn’t been resolved yet. We have videos and photos as proofs that the damages were there before we checked out the car. Very bad customer services

Sixt

5.2

Fair

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

6.0

One location in Stansted

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Coopers End Road

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday	07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 21:00
Thursday	07:00 - 21:00
Friday	07:00 - 21:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	08:00 - 20:00

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10.0 Wonderful

ana maria, Dec 2023

Premium

Very nice people, very polite and good service

2.0 Poor

cyzgy, Oct 2023

Premium

Canceled reservation without reason.

2.0 Poor

Evelyn, Jun 2022

Never rent from them. If you do, video tape the car before you drive off. They rented me a car with pre-existing minor paint damage and accused me of creating it. They are dishonest. I've never had to deal with this before and have rented hundreds of cars. This is the only company I've encountered who does this.

Europcar

4.9

Mediocre

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.4

Value for money

4.7

2 locations in Stansted

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Car Rental Village

+44 371 384 3419

Opening times not available

Unit C

+44 371 384 3812

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

I did not pick up the car as the wait was over an hour as only 2 staff. I went to a rival rental desk next to Europcar and hired a car in under 10 minutes

Budget

4.4

Mediocre

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

4.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.4

Value for money

5.2

One location in Stansted

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Stansted Airport Bus Stop 19

+44 344 544 9059

Monday	07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 21:00
Thursday	07:00 - 21:00
Friday	07:00 - 21:00
Saturday	07:00 - 21:00
Sunday	12:00 - 21:00

Hertz

3.0

Poor

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.0

Value for money

3.0

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Car Rental Village

+44 843 309 3071

Monday	08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:00
Friday	08:00 - 20:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	08:00 - 20:00

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2.0 Poor

Fionn, Jan 2025

Compact

My experience with Hertz was very poor. I booked the car online for what seemed like a competitive price. However on arrival Hertz told me it would cost 2x the rental price I had paid for the basic cover (250 for the rental, 500 for the insurance). This was unexpected as I asked them how could I book it without insurance? They said I must have used the American site. I wasn’t aware that I did as I’m not American. Either way it was all a shock and not a pleasant surprise to get.

4.0 Mediocre

Ali, Aug 2024

Compact

The customer service experience at the desk could have been better. The agent made us anxious about potential charges for any scratches on the car body or alloys before we even received the keys, which was unsettling. During my last rental with Drivalia UK, they never mentioned anything like this, and I didn’t feel pressured about the car’s return condition. It was a much more pleasant experience compared to this one.

U-Save

7.0

Good

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Round Coppice Road

+44 1279 210961

Opening times not available

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DRIVALIA

5.4

Fair

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Car Rental Village Coopers End Road

+44 1279 215341

Opening times not available

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Car Rental Village Coopers End Road

+44 844 248 6604

Opening times not available

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Goldcar Rental SP

5.7

Fair

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

London Stansted Airport (STN), Bassingbourn Rd

+44 203 898 0140

Monday	08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:00
Friday	08:00 - 20:00
Saturday	08:00 - 20:00
Sunday	08:00 - 20:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Car return is at the Car Rental Village Car Park

Opening times not available

Coopers End Road

Opening times not available

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Firefly

No score available yet

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Coopers End Rd

+44 843 309 3071

Monday	00:00 - 00:0006:30 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 00:0006:30 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 00:0006:30 - 23:59
Thursday	06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 00:00
Friday	00:00 - 00:0006:30 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 00:0006:30 - 23:59
Sunday	06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 00:00

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Move Mee

No score available yet

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Novotel London Stansted Hotel, Round Coppice Road

+44 1279 210961

Opening times not available

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Rhodium

No score available yet

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Car Rental Village Coopers End Road

+44 127 969 0762

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32 travellers who hired a car in Stansted gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.7

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Stansted car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Stansted.

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Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Stansted car hire.

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Pick-up location	Stansted
Car types	Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Luxury SUV, Mini, Premium
Hire locations	19
Airport locations	17
Popular agencies	U-Save, DRIVALIA , Dollar, Sixt

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Stansted car hire

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How far in advance should you book car hire in Stansted?

You should book your car hire in Stansted around 23 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Stansted?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at DRIVALIA (€16.06/day), GREEN MOTION (€125.59/day), and Alamo (€136.27/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at DRIVALIA Car Rental Village Coopers End Road (4.4 km from city centre).

What is the best car hire company in Stansted?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Stansted are Dollar (9.0, 1 review), Avis (7.3, 1 review), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.0, 2 reviews).

What is the most popular car to hire in Stansted?

Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Multivan or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Stansted. Passenger van cars in Stansted cost €141/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as €106/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Stansted?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Stansted is January at an average cost of €20/day. May is the most expensive month to hire a car in Stansted when prices are €34/day on average, which tends to be 3% above the yearly average hire price for Stansted.

Which car hire company in Stansted has the most locations?

Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar and Sunnycars operate 2 locations each in Stansted, more than any other car hire company.

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FAQs about hiring a car in Stansted

What type of car is recommended for driving in Stansted?

What’s the speed limit in Stansted?

Where are the best places to park in Stansted?

How much does it cost to hire a car in Stansted?

Which car hire agencies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

Which car hire agencies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

Which car hire agencies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

How can I find car hires near me in Stansted?

How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Stansted?

How much does a Compact car hire cost in Stansted?

How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Stansted?

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