Stansted car rental information
| Pick-up location | Stansted |
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| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 15 |
| Airport locations | 13 |
| Popular agencies | DRIVALIA , Sixt, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Cheap car rentals in Stansted
| Economy | ₪71/day |
| Compact | ₪76/day |
| Intermediate | ₪199/day |
| Standard | ₪135/day |
| Full-size SUV | ₪290/day |
| Mini | ₪65/day |
| Premium | ₪185/day |
| Luxury | ₪211/day |
| Compact SUV | ₪110/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₪116/day |
| Standard SUV | ₪179/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Stansted
- 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.
- Book your rental car in Stansted at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini rental cars in Stansted are around 53% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Stansted
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.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Stansted?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at DRIVALIA (₪65/day), Budget (₪110/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (₪116/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at DRIVALIA Car Rental Village Coopers End Road CM24 1RJ (4 kilometers from city center).
How much is gas price in Stansted?
The average gas price in Stansted is ₪27.47 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪330 and ₪439, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Stansted?
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Stansted.
Which car rental companies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?
Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Sixt, Europcar, Ace, Hertz, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, Dollar and keddy by Europcar.
Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?
Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Dollar and keddy by Europcar.
Which car rental companies are at Stansted airport (STN)?
Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Alamo, Hertz, Budget and keddy by Europcar.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, INTERRENT, Ace, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, and Dollar.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, INTERRENT, Ace, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, and Dollar.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, INTERRENT, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, and keddy by Europcar.
How can I find car rentals near me in Stansted?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Stansted?
A Mini car rental in Stansted costs ₪127 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Stansted?
A Compact car rental in Stansted costs ₪148 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Stansted?
An Intermediate car rental in Stansted costs ₪250 per day, on average.
Stansted car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Stansted
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
Pros:
I got bigger car than I booked but the staff went more than beyond to offer me other option to switch for smaller car. Returning car was also very easy process.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
Sixt
4.9
Mediocre
7 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
4.6
One location in Stansted
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
3.6 Poor
Oct 2018
Pros:
Processed rental quickly. Got on our way quickly.Cons:
I was charged extra money because I made the reservation on kayak.com rather than a UK based website. They wouldn’t give me the keys without an additional 40 GBP charge.2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
Firefly
9.6
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Stansted
DRIVALIA
2.0
Poor
No reviews available
One location in Stansted
FLIZZR
7.7
Good
No reviews available
One location in Stansted
Goldcar Rental SP
5.7
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Stansted
Rhodium
5.6
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Stansted
Avis
No score available yet
2 locations in Stansted
Europcar
No score available yet
2 locations in Stansted
Budget
No score available yet
One location in Stansted
Move Mee
No score available yet
One location in Stansted
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Stansted
Car rental locations in or near Stansted
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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