Car Rental at London Stansted Airport from C$ 36/day

Cupra Leon

or similar Small

C$ 44/day

Class Intermediate Car

or similar Medium

C$ 53/day

Peugeot 5008

or similar Van

C$ 101/day

Fiat 500

or similar Small

C$ 36/day

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Large

C$ 79/day

Vauxhall Crossland

or similar SUV

C$ 45/day

Nissan Qashqai

or similar SUV

C$ 52/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Useful Info

Most popular agency	GREEN MOTION
Most popular car type	Economy
Average price	C$ 46/day
Good deal	C$ 32/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for London Stansted Airport car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in London Stansted Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in London Stansted Airport?

You should book your rental car in London Stansted Airport around 12 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best rental car company in London Stansted Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in London Stansted Airport are Avis (10.0, 1 review), National (10.0), and U-Save (10.0).

U-Save

Rated 10.0/10

Dollar

Rated 9.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in London Stansted Airport?

SUV rentals (Ford Kuga or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in London Stansted Airport. SUV rentals in London Stansted Airport cost C$ 131/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as C$ 50/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in London Stansted Airport?

The cheapest month to rent a car in London Stansted Airport is January at an average cost of C$ 26/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in London Stansted Airport when prices are C$ 45/day on average, which tends to be 87% above the yearly average rental price for London Stansted Airport.

What rental car company in London Stansted Airport has the most locations?

keddy by Europcar operates 3 locations in London Stansted Airport, more than any other rental company.

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The problem with the modes of transportation at this airport compared to a rental car is that they are either quite a high cost, or they are not very convenient because you will travel on their time. When you start to compare all these forms of transportation to a rental car you will see that car rental at London Stansted Airport (STN) is probably the most convenient and cost-effective means of transportation in this area.
When you are ready to obtain your car rental at London Stansted Airport, it is important to know that all the rental cars have a location offsite from the airport. There are seven different large car rental companies that most travelers are familiar with that operate at this airport. Upon collecting your baggage, exit the terminal, and then look for the bus stop sign that reads "car rental village." The shuttle bus is free, runs every 5 to 10min, and operates from very early in the morning until the last flight of the day arrives.
Returning your car rental at London Stansted Airport is easy, but it is important to note where your rental car company location is when you leave their lot initially so it is easier to return the car. Most of the rental car companies sit just to the southeast of the airport right off Highway A120. When you pull into the rental car company all you need to do is park your car, note your mileage and gas level, and then lock the car and drop your completed contract and keys in the dropbox. Once you do that, you can board the same shuttle that brought you to the rental car company to take you back to the terminal building.
Because this is an airport that serves such a large metropolitan area there are two very sizable blocks of time when the airport is busy. This occurs during the morning rush hour from 8 am until about 1 pm and then the evening rush hour that occurs from about 5 pm until 10 pm. It is especially important during these times to make sure you have a reservation with your car rental company so there is a London Stansted Airport car rental waiting for you when you arrive and to help minimize your wait time.
25% of our users found rental cars at London Stansted Airport for C$ 32 or less
Book your rental car at London Stansted Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What documents are required to rent a car?
For drivers from any part of the world that wish to rent a car at this airport, they will need to bring a valid driver's license that has their photograph upon it as well as the name of the person renting a car. If by chance the license in question is not in the English language you will also need to bring a notarized English translation or an International Driving License. The driver of the car needs to have held their license for at least one year to rent a car here.
What is a good type of car to rent at this airport?
If you plan on making a trip into downtown London from this airport a compact model is always a good choice as it makes an easy car to park in a busy city like London. Another choice, since you know you'll be making a rather long drive into the heart of London from here, is a nice sedan or a luxury vehicle to make the trip as pleasant as possible.
What are the easiest rental car companies to use at this airport?
Since this airport offers a number of large brands of rental car companies, most all of them are going to be easy to use. That said, if you are looking for the quickest and most convenient rental car experience using the largest global brands is always a good idea because they will usually have a large information board pointing you to your rental car. This will let you hop into your rental car quickly without ever having to wait in line or deal with any customer service representatives.
How much does it cost to rent a car at London Stansted Airport?
On average a rental car at London Stansted Airport costs C$ 46 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at London Stansted Airport?
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from London Stansted Airport to off-airport locations is GREEN MOTION .

Avis

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

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 - 16:00
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

National

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

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 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

U-Save

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

Round Coppice Road

+44 1279 210961

Opening times not available

Dollar

9.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.0

2 locations in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

Car Rental Village

+44 843 309 3071

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

Centre Start Hill

+44 1279 655368

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 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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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.

Alamo

8.6

Very good

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

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 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

keddy by Europcar

8.3

Very good

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.3

3 locations in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

Car Rental Village,

+44 (01279) 690723

Opening times not available

Coopers End Road

+44 371 384 3419

Opening times not available

Stansted Airport

+44 371 384 3419

Opening times not available

GREEN MOTION

5.7

Fair

Read 13 reviews

Best rated

Cheapest deal

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in London Stansted Airport

fromC$ 32/day

Locations in London Stansted Airport

Delivery Service Novotel Hotel, Round Coppice Road

+44 1279 210961

Opening times not available

Novotel London Stansted Hotel Round Coppice Road

+44 127 966 1901

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

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

Would not rent me the car as I didn’t have two form of proof of address for the address listed on my drivers license (I did have them for my rental address where I live). Only solution offered was to pay them a c. £200 up front fee as a waiver.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

Very smooth pick up and drop off lovely car really helpful staff

2.0 Poor

David, Jun 2024

Passenger Van

I arrived, and they had the wrong car. They had an SUV-type 7-seater, but I booked a people carrier van. They didn't have any available, so I had to wait 90 minutes with 3 children for the car to be ready. They claimed the issue with the booking was with Kayak/Expedia, and they made me pay the difference in upgrading the car. I showed them the booking confirmation and the picture of the van/people carrier with 9 seats, but they still made me pay. I was so tired and knew I needed the van that I had to pay to get out of the place. The manager was helpful, and the people were lovely. But I find all car rental places to be borderline crooks. This just confirmed it again for me. There are ridiculous add-ons for mileage, car seats for kids (a legal requirement), insurance, and excess. The list goes on.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

Excellent all round experience. Would have preferred the vehicle that was listed rather than the equivalent, which was down on power

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Compact

The pick up location was not welcoming... I was left waiting in the cold for quite a while. When the staff eventually turned up, I was bombarded with a bunch of hidden costs... one for a deposit of more than a Thousand pounds!! I eventually cut my losses (I had paid about 35 pounds through Kayak Ref EXP(B)-4477889-44569) and decided to take an expensive Taxi instead)

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Compact

Best rental experience I've had. Also best value!

Easirent

5.4

Fair

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.0

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport

+44 1279 215341

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

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Sixt

5.4

Fair

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.0

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

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 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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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.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.6

Mediocre

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.6

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

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 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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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

Europcar

3.9

Poor

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

3.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.9

Value for money

3.9

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

Car Rental Village

+44 371 384 3419

Opening times not available

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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

Hertz

3.3

Poor

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.3

Value for money

2.6

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

Car Rental Village

+44 843 309 3071

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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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.

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2.5

Poor

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.9

Value for money

2.7

One location in London Stansted Airport

Locations in London Stansted Airport

Car Rental Village, Coopers End Rd

+44 371 384 3419

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

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Budget

2.0

Poor