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Car hire in Stansted, United Kingdom

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There are 9 car hire locations in Stansted. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Stansted

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Europcar
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Sixt
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Alamo
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Enterprise
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National
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Firefly
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Europcar
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Easy collection
Sixt
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Easy collection
Alamo
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Easy collection
Enterprise
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National
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Firefly
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Hiring a car in Stansted: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyGreen Motion
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price£67

Frequently asked questions

The cheapest car to rent in Stansted is an intermediate crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Stansted are currently Hertz and Budget.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Stansted is currently December.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Stansted, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Stansted that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Stansted.
Most places – Stansted included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is £51 per day. The average price per day is around £67.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Green Motion, Drivalia and Budget offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Hertz as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Stansted.

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