Stansted car hires from £19/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 £38 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Avis, U-Save, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Practical Car & Van Rental and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

The only car hire company onsite at Gatwick airport is U-Save.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

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 £20 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Stansted costs £34 per day, on average.

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

In Stansted, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Novotel London Stansted Hotel Round Coppice Road (2 miles from city centre).

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.