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Stansted is London’s third airport and great for accessing the north of the capital. Getting into London is far easier by Stansted Airport hire car than by public transport and we have the best prices on the widest range of hire cars for collection at the airport.

Stansted Airport Mini Guide

Getting to Stansted Airport
Stansted is still growing from its beginnings as a budget airline airport and may soon take over some of the excess flights at Heathrow. For now, you’re likely to fly there from another UK or European destination and it’s a great place to start from for a low cost exploration of European cities. There are no direct flights from Southern Africa.

Facilities at Stansted
In keeping with its increasing importance, Stansted’s facilities are very satisfactory and you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied. There’s a wide range of high street shops as well as a selection of well-known restaurants and fast food outlets.

Getting out of Stansted
You’ve got the option of the train into Liverpool Street Station, a journey of 45 minutes but its location on the M1 means that access to many parts of England is easy along the motorway. Pre-booking a hire car is essential to ensure you get the best price and the model you want.

Places to Stay
At around £66 a night, the Radisson Blu Hotel is only a two minute walk from the terminal and is a beautifully appointed contemporary hotel. Only a little further away but £12 cheaper is the Holiday Inn Express where you’ll get a complementary breakfast in with the price.

Must See Places in Near Stansted Airport
  • Saffron Walden. This busy market town is around 45 minutes from Stansted and epitomises the English town. It has many old buildings and a long and interesting history.
  • Waltham Abbey. Another attractive market town and believed to be the last resting place of King Harold who died at the Battle of Hastings.
  • North London. Whilst not having as much to do as other parts of the capital, it’s within easy reach of Stansted down the M1 and has the world famous RAF Museum at Hendon as well as Wembley Stadium, considered to be the home of football.
  • The Midlands. An hour away to the northwest you’ll reach Birmingham, England’s second biggest city. It’s great for shopping, especially at the recently revamped Bullring shopping centre.

Driving in Stansted - Need to know

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    Road Driving Side

  • 30mph

    Urban speed Limit

  • 60mph

    Rural Speed Limit

  • 70mph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  • GBP  1.12/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  • 80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  • GBP £

    Currency

  • 21

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  • YES

    Tolls

Next Upcoming Holiday

  • Friday 29 Mar 2024

    Good Friday - Bank holiday

Fuel Prices in UK

  • Price of petrol in UK in April

    € 1.27/Ltr

    ($ 1.56/Ltr | GBP 1.12/Ltr)
  • Price of diesel in UK in April

    € 1.32/Ltr

    ($ 1.62/Ltr | GBP 1.16/Ltr)

Cost to fill a rental car in UK in April

  Petrol Diesel
Economy € 50.80  ($ 62.21) | € 52.80  ($ 64.66)
Compact € 50.80  ($ 62.21) | € 52.80  ($ 64.66)
Full Size € 63.50  ($ 77.76) | € 66.00  ($ 80.82)
SUV € 76.20  ($ 93.31) | € 79.20  ($ 96.99)
Carrier € 88.90  ($ 108.86) | € 92.40  ($ 113.15)

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