Stansted car hires from £15/day

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.

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.

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.

On average a car hire in Stansted costs £27 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at DRIVALIA (£15/day), Sixt (£29/day) and Budget (£29/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at DRIVALIA Car Rental Village Coopers End Road CM24 1RJ (3 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Stansted is £5.60 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £67 and £90, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Stansted.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Sixt, Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Hertz, Budget, Avis, keddy by Europcar and Virtuo.

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, keddy by Europcar, National and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

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

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

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

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Stansted costs £29 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Stansted costs £25 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Stansted costs £123 per day, on average.

In Stansted, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Airparks (27 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Stansted costs £186 per week (£27 per day).

On average a car hire in Stansted costs £797 per month (£27 per day).

Most car hire providers in Stansted offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Stansted, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

When travelling with children in Stansted, there are a few regulations to remember. According to the law, children who are under 12 years old and less than 135 cm tall must use a child seat. It's crucial to ensure that the seat is suitable for the child's weight and height to guarantee their safety. Additionally, smoking in a car with someone under 18 present is considered illegal. Therefore, ensuring your vehicle is smoke-free is essential to avoid legal issues.

In the UK, the legal alcohol limit for drivers is 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood or 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. It's important to keep this in mind if you're planning to use Stansted car hire, as driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence that can result in a fine, penalty points on your licence or even imprisonment.