Car Rental Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is a large, busy, international airport located in Stansted in the district of Uttlesford in Essex. It is approximately 48 kilometres northeast of Central London and less than 2 kilometres from the Hertfordshire border, making it the perfect place to collect a hire car and begin exploring London and the surrounding areas. 

Car Hire Stansted Airport: A guide to Stansted and London

Flying to Stansted from Ireland:
Stansted airport is a hub for a number of low cost European airlines and is the largest base for Ryanair. It is possible to fly direct from Dublin, Cork, Knock and Shannon with connecting flights available from Kerry. Ryan Air is one of the more popular airlines. 

Getting there:
The M11 motorway links Stansted to both northeast London and Cambridge. The A120 connects Stansted to Braintree, Colchester and Harwich. Stansted airport is a convenient base for exploring the southeast and more specifically London, as it is a little less than 60 kilometres to central London by road. 

The City of London:
The city of London is a bustling, vibrant city attracting visitors from all over the world. It is a cultural hub full of museums, galleries, cafes and restaurants. Exploring the city from the luxury of your own hire car will ensure you see all the main attractions. 
 

• Enjoy the wonderful views of the city of London from the iconic observation wheel in The London Eye.
• The historic tower of London is the home to the historic crown jewels and a place of historic intrigue.
• The Natural History Museum is great for all ages and children will enjoy getting hands on and interactive with history.
• Home to the British Queen: Buckingham Palace should be top of the list for anyone visiting London for the first time.
• Be amazed at the detail and likeness of the famous faces found at Madame Tussauds, the delightful wax work museum.

Although Stansted is best known for its Airport, it is also a convenient location for discovering the South East of the UK. Get the most out of your hire car with a drive to the beautiful Norfolk broads or visit East Anglia.