Stansted (Essex) car rentals

Some car rental companies in Stansted (Essex) which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar and Hertz

On average a rental car in Stansted (Essex) costs $17 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Europcar ($24/day), Enterprise ($51/day) and Avis ($57/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Europcar Car Rental Village CM24 1RJ (3 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Stansted (Essex). As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Stansted (Essex) is $6.54 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $78 and $105, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Stansted (Essex).

Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Easirent, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Ace, Dollar and Thrifty.

Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, Easirent, Sixt, Budget, Dollar, keddy by Europcar and City Car & Truck Rentals.

Car rental companies onsite at London City airport include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Easirent, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar, City Car & Truck Rentals and Firefly.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Easirent, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and Ace.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Easirent, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and Ace.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from London City airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Advantage.

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A Compact car rental in Stansted (Essex) costs $25 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Stansted (Essex) costs $16 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Stansted (Essex) costs $11 per day, on average.

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

On average a rental car in Stansted (Essex) costs $119 per week ($17 per day).

On average a rental car in Stansted (Essex) costs $510 per month ($17 per 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.

Gas costs an average of £1.31 ($1.67) per liter in Stansted, which equates to roughly £4.96 ($6.31) per gallon. This is slightly above average for prices in Europe, but is right inline with other gas prices in the U.K.

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.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).