Car Hire - London Stansted Airport (STN)
Location Details
Car Rental Village
COOPERS END ROAD
Stansted, ENG, GB, CM24 1SJ
Directions from Terminal
On arrival in the main terminal, proceed to the terminal exit ahead, next to National Express. The bus stop to the car rental village is located 10 metres to the left of this exit.
Hiring a car at London Stansted Airport (STN)
Although it is one of London's major transport hubs, many visitors to Stansted Airport can be surprised by just how far it is from the city centre. Onward travel from the airport, which is actually in rural Essex, is essential for most business travellers as well as tourists. Thankfully, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is located close to the terminal building on Coopers End Road, just to the north of the airport's main mid-stay car park. By choosing to hire a car, you can be in the suburbs of London within 30 minutes and in the centre of the capital soon after that. The quickest route is via the M11 motorway, which connects to the North Circular ring road (A406). If you are heading to other parts of the south-east of England, then these are all accessible via the M25 orbital motorway, which is two junctions to the south, via the M11. Because of Stansted Airport's location to the northeast of the capital, it is also an ideal place to begin exploring East Anglia, which includes the famous cathedral cities of Norwich, Ely and Cambridge. The Essex coastline is about an hour's drive away via the A120. Stansted Airport lies close to the market town of Bishop's Stortford, just over the county border in Hertfordshire. Here, you can find shops and accommodation, if required, before setting out on your onward journey.
Cheap Car Rental at Stansted Airport
As a car hire operator that prides itself on excellent deals, there is no better option for renting a vehicle in the area around Stansted Airport. For example, customers can take advantage of the low pricing if they book online in advance. Not only is this often cheaper than turning up without a booking, but you will be able to view any special offers or promotions that happen to be available. Alternatively, seek out one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on offer to provide you with exceptional value for money during your stay, no matter how far and wide you intend to travel. Enterprise cars are maintained to a high standard, so you should always expect a vehicle that is in top condition, regardless of how attractive the pricing may be.
One-Way Car Hire from Stansted Airport
As one of the three major airports serving the UK's capital, many visitors will prefer to return their chosen hire car to another Enterprise outlet, particularly those serving the other two big London airports, Gatwick and Heathrow. This is certainly possible – as is returning your car to other popular airports in the area, such as Luton and Southend International. In fact, Enterprise has locations all over the country, so all you need to do is to let them know where you are headed to and they will advise you of the nearest branch.
A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire
There are plenty of cars to choose from at Stansted Airport. Budget vehicles are available as either Class A Minis or Large Compacts. If you have passengers with you, then you might prefer to consider a 5-door Economy or an Intermediate vehicle. Business drivers can opt for Premium cars, as well as vehicles such as the Large 4x4s - the very thing if you want a prestigious vehicle to make an impression on your clients. People who are intending to travel with a large party should consider the merits of the exceptionally well looked after Full-Size MPVs.
Driving Information in Stansted Airport
Visitors to the UK from overseas should know that drivers sit on the right-hand side of the car, as motoring is always conducted on the left-hand side of the road. The nearby M11 motorway has a speed limit of 70 mph. The dual-carriageway sections of the A120 trunk road, which runs east-west past Stansted Airport has the same speed limitation, but parts of the road close to the terminal building restrict your legal speed further, so be careful and always take notice of the maximum speed signs. The southbound M11 is a three-lane motorway but the northbound section of it, towards Cambridge, has only two lanes and this can lead to congestion at peak hours. The nearest filling stations to the airport are located off the A120, close to the Holiday Inn building, and at Birchanger Green Services, which are situated just off the roundabout intersection of the M11, and the A120.
Rental Policies
Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.
AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR PROVIDES DAMAGE WAIVER WHICH REDUCES THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DAMAGE TO AND OR THEFT OF THE ENTERPRISE VEHICLE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR RENTAL AGREEMENT. DAMAGE AND THEFT RESPONSIBILITY IS THE FULL VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. DAMAGE WAIVER MAY BE MANDATORY AND INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE. CUSTOMERS WHO CAN PROVIDE INDEPENDENT AND VERIFIED PROVISION TO COVER DAMAGE AND THEFT TO THE ENTERPRISE VEHICLE MAY BE ABLE TO DECLINE DW. THE DW AMOUNT FOR THIS BRANCH IS 24.25 GBP PER DAY INCLUDING VAT AND PLC FEES.
All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.
In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess protection will cover 900.00 GBP of damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The following excess amounts apply- all cars- 1000.00 GBP, mini MPVs and MPVs-1150.00 GBP, premium vehicles and 4x4s – 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900.00 GBP the price of EP is 16.25 GBP per day including VATand PLC fees.
Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.
THIS OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT ONE-WAY VAN RENTALS. FOR VEHICLES TRAVELLING TO THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF 75 GBP. PLEASE CALL THE BRANCH IN ADVANCE. VEHICLES MAY NOT TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE U.K. AND IRELAND.
Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles . If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required.
ENTERPRISE OFFERS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROTECTION-RAP. RAP ALLOWS ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS TO WAIVE ALL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING-TYRE AND GLASS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT COSTS, EXCEPT WHEN PART OF A LARGER REPAIR, REPLACEMENT KEYS COSTS AND ALL RECOVERY AND CALL CHARGES IMPOSED BY OUR CHOSEN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS AS RESULT OF A FAULT CAUSED BY RENTER ERROR. RAP DOES NOT EXEMPT YOU FROM THESE CHARGES IF THERE IS ANY BREACH OF OUR RENTAL AGREEMENT. THE PRICE OF RAP IS 5.75 GBP PER DAY.
Documentation- all drivers must produce a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. All renters must produce photographic ID- this can be a passport or driving license. International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K. Renters who wish to use a debit card may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.
London Stansted Airport (STN) Car Hire FAQs
For additional questions, please visit our main car hire FAQs page.