Stansted car hires from R294

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Stansted with a pick-up date of 9/3 and drop-off date of 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car hire in Stansted

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Volkswagen Polo car
Volkswagen Polo
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
R294/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
R369/day
Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
R708/day
Volvo XC60 car
Volvo XC60
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
R1 486/day
Toyota Aygo car
Toyota Aygo
or similar SMALL
2
2
2-3
M
R340/day
Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
R960/day
Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
R403/day
Vauxhall Crossland car
Vauxhall Crossland
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
R408/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring 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 car hire in Stansted at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
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FAQs about hiring 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 hire company in Stansted?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at DRIVALIA (R294/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R340/day) and Europcar (R408/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at DRIVALIA Car Rental Village Coopers End Road CM24 1RJ (4 kilometres from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Stansted?

    The average price of fuel in Stansted is R122,34 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 468 and R1 957, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Stansted?

    Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Stansted.

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include U-Save, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Allegiance, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Arnold Clark and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

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

    Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include 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, Alamo and keddy by Europcar.

  • 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, Europcar, Alamo and Hertz.

  • 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, Europcar, Alamo, Hertz and keddy by Europcar.

  • 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, Europcar, Alamo, Hertz and keddy by Europcar.

  • 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 a Compact car hire cost in Stansted?

    A Compact car hire in Stansted costs R382 per day, on average.

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Stansted car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Dollar

9,0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

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

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Economy

KAYAK
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.

1 out of 1

Avis

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

Monday07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday07:00 - 21:00
Thursday07:00 - 21:00
Friday07:00 - 21:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday12:00 - 21:00

Stansted Airport Bus Stop 19

+44 344 544 6027

Monday07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday07:00 - 21:00
Thursday07:00 - 21:00
Friday07:00 - 21:00
Saturday07:00 - 21:00
Sunday12:00 - 21:00

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Monday07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday07:00 - 21:00
Thursday07:00 - 21:00
Friday07:00 - 21:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

Overflow Carpark

+44 1279 681596

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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2,0 Poor

Trong, May 2024

Standard

KAYAK
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

1 out of 1

Sixt

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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Locations in Stansted

Coopers End Road

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday07:00 - 21:00
Thursday07:00 - 21:00
Friday07:00 - 21:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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10,0 Wonderful

ana maria, Dec 2023

Premium

KAYAK
Very nice people, very polite and good service

2,0 Poor

cyzgy, Oct 2023

Premium

KAYAK
Canceled reservation without reason.

2,0 Poor

Evelyn, Jun 2022

KAYAK
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.

1 out of 2

Europcar

4,9

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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Locations in Stansted

Car Rental Village

+44 371 384 3419

Opening times not available

Unit C

+44 371 384 3812

Opening times not available

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
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

1 out of 1

Budget

4,4

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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Locations in Stansted

Stansted Airport Bus Stop 19

+44 344 544 9059

Monday07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday07:00 - 21:00
Thursday07:00 - 21:00
Friday07:00 - 21:00
Saturday07:00 - 21:00
Sunday12:00 - 21:00

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Hertz

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

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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2,0 Poor

Fionn, Jan 2025

Compact

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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.

Firefly

9,6

Wonderful

Best rated

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Coopers End Rd

+44 843 309 3071

Monday00:00 - 00:0006:30 - 23:59
Tuesday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 00:00
Wednesday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:0006:30 - 23:59
Friday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 00:00
Saturday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:0006:30 - 23:59

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DRIVALIA

5,8

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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No reviews available

Goldcar Rental SP

5,8

Fair

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

London Stansted Airport (STN), Bassingbourn Rd

+44 203 898 0140

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 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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No reviews available

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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No reviews available

Rhodium

No score available yet

One location in Stansted

Locations in Stansted

Car Rental Village Coopers End Road

+44 127 969 0762

Opening times not available

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32 travellers who hired a car in Stansted gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

Car hire locations in or near Stansted

Travelling to a place near Stansted?

Hire a car at Stansted if you plan to visit one of these locations
Margate
Woodstock
Bishop's Stortford
Chertsey
Twickenham
Barnet
Maidenhead
Beaconsfield
Borehamwood
Chipping Norton
Henley-on-Thames
Newmarket
Sevenoaks
Surbiton

Good to know

Most popular car type

Compact

When to book a car hire in Stansted

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Stansted car hire information

Pick-up locationStansted
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini
Hire locations18
Airport locations16
Popular agenciesEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, DRIVALIA , Sixt, Hertz

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