Cheapflights insights for London Stansted Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in London Stansted Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at London Stansted Airport?
For the best savings on car hire at London Stansted Airport, make your reservation 12 days before pickup. The average price then is just R268/day – about 995% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car hire company at London Stansted Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at London Stansted Airport is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Dollar (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at London Stansted Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at London Stansted Airport is January, when you can expect to pay R339/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at London Stansted Airport is December (R589/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R339
February
R375
March
R375
April
R464
May
R339
June
R393
July
R464
August
R518
September
R446
October
R500
November
R429
December
R589
What car do most people hire at London Stansted Airport?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting London Stansted Airport. Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Fiat 500 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at London Stansted Airport?
keddy by Europcar has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations at London Stansted Airport at 2.
Top rental agencies in London Stansted Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in London Stansted Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in London Stansted Airport. Reviews were last updated on 12 July 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in London Stansted Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at London Stansted Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R778/day when booking a car hire at London Stansted Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R456/day from Allegiance, booked on Jul. 6.
Which car hire providers are at London Stansted Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at London Stansted Airport. The following companies can be found near the London Stansted Airport car hire counter:Avis (10,0)National (10,0)Dollar (9,0)Alamo (8,6)GREEN MOTION (5,7)Easirent (5,4)Sixt (5,4)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (4,6)Europcar (3,9)Hertz (3,3)
How much does it cost to hire a car at London Stansted Airport for a week from Alamo?
Hiring a car at London Stansted Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R6 783/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at London Stansted Airport?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For London Stansted Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car at London Stansted Airport for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire at London Stansted Airport can be found for R29 071. You can find car hire deals to be on average R969 a day.