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Hertz Car Hire at London Stansted Airport
Hire a car at Stansted Airport to explore London and its surrounding areas. With great locations to visit, there’s plenty to see once you land in the UK. Our Stansted Airport rental desk is located on Coopers End Road near the Mid Stay Parking lot. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of having your own car with car hire at Stansted Airport from Hertz. Hire an electric car from Stansted Airport for an even more relaxing driving experience.
London is a little over an hour away, with plenty of other attractions to explore nearby. You’re only:
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GBP 45 /day
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Pick-up locations information
London Stansted Airport
Mo-Su 0800-2000
Coopers End Road, Car Rental Village, Essex, London, CM24 1SJ, United Kingdom
44-0-1279-668400
**(Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Collecting your hire car from Stansted Airport
Where Is The Hertz Stansted Airport Car Hire Desk?
Finding our Hertz rental desk is straightforward. With easy access directly from the airport, you can catch the free bus transfer to the Car Rental Village, available every 10 minutes from the main terminal forecourt, to pick up your Stansted Airport car hire.
How To Get From The Hertz Stansted Airport Car Hire Desk To London
London is just over an hour-and-a-half drive from our Stansted Airport car hire location.
- From our Hertz rental location, turn left on to Coopers End Road.
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit, then turn left on to Bassingbourn Road.
- At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit on to the A120 slip road onto M11.
- Merge on to the M11 towards London.
- Follow the M11 to Woodford, London.
- When you reach junction 4, take the A406 (South) exit to North Circular/A12/A13.
- Continue on North Circular Road.
- Take Exit A13, then take A1203 and A3211 to Northumberland Avenue in Central London.
What cars can I hire from Stansted Airport?
Hertz car hire at Stansted Airport is simple and flexible. Rest assured that your experience will be hassle-free from beginning to end.
Browse our extensive range of vehicles, such as:
EV car hire
Avoid congestion charges if you’re planning to drive within Central London’s Low Emission Zones. Choose from EVs like the Tesla Model 3 or Polestar 2 and for green car hire from Stansted Airport.
SUV car hire
Capable of travelling across varied terrain, with plenty of luggage space for exciting adventures.
Hatchback car hire
Ideal for navigating city streets, with enough space for luggage and passengers. Choose from vehicles like the Kia Ceed and Vauxhall Astra.
Compact car hire
Maximise your chances of finding a parking spot and choose a small but mighty compact car hire. Our range includes the Kia Picanto and Toyota Yaris.
Daily Van Hire
Moving house? Business venture? Whenever you’ve got a large load to shift, browse van hire with Hertz at Stansted Airport to help move you and your items across the country.
Accessibility in Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport offer various accessibility-friendly facilities throughout the airport, including accessible toilets, walkway ramps and Electric Mobility Aid (EMA) access through terminal security. You can also find the Special Assistance Help Desk situated at the very front of the building.
Returning your hire car to Stansted Airport
Time to drop off your rental back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.
Where to return your hire car
It’s easy to return your Stansted Airport hire car once you’re done with your journey. Here’s how to drop off your Hertz hire car:
- Head back to Stansted Airport via the M11 motorway from the city.
- Take the A120 exit towards Stansted Airport/Colchester.
- Use the left two lanes to exit towards Stansted Airport.
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit on to Bassingbourn Road.
- Turn right on to Coopers End Road.
- Park your car at the indicated parking area and head inside to process your return.
What to do when you return your hire car
Once you reach the Hertz drop-off location, simply head inside and drop off your keys with our friendly staff, who will take you through the rest of your drop-off. You can then walk to the terminal or take the bus transfer.
How To Extend Your Hire Car Booking
You can extend your Hertz Stansted Airport car hire online using our online tool.
Alternatively, let our staff know when you pick up your vehicle or contact the branch once you are on the road to arrange for additional days.
FAQs
Will I be charged a fee for a late return?
You may be charged a day's rental charge if you return your Stansted Airport hire car late. However, some Hertz car rental locations may provide a grace period for you to return the vehicle. This is at each location’s discretion.
Does Hertz offer liability protection?
Our Rental Agreement does not include Liability Protection. However, if the hire car is involved in an accident or is stolen, you may still have coverage. It is important to note that you may still be responsible for paying any excess charges that apply.
Read more on insurance, coverage and excess when you hire a car with Hertz.
What payment methods does Hertz accept?
We accept various major credit and debit cards, including American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Maestro, subject to certain limitations. Additionally, Hertz Charge Cards (HCC) and One Trip Travel Orders (OTTO) are accepted. If paying with a credit or debit card, it must be under the driver's name.
Check our Forms of Payment for a detailed guide.
Is it cheaper to rent a car in advance or at the airport?
Hiring a car in advance can have lower rates than hiring when you arrive at the airport. The process is also generally quicker when you finally arrive, as most of your details are already filled out, so you can get your Stansted Airport hire car on the road even quicker.
Can I book accessories such as booster seats with Hertz?
We offer various extras which you can add to your booking for the ideal driving experience. These include child safety restraints and booster seats, as well as navigation systems. Please note that extras must be booked in advance.
Explore places within 15 miles of London Stansted Airport
Audley End House and Gardens
12 miles from Stansted Airport (approx)
400 parking spaces nearby (approx)
8 active EV charging points nearby (approx)
Open daily, 10 AM – 5 PM (approx)
A Jacobean mansion with opulent interiors, formal gardens, and a working Victorian service wing, offering insights into aristocratic life.
Hatfield Forest
- 4 miles from Stansted Airport (approx)
- 250 parking spaces nearby (approx)
- 3 active EV charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 8 AM – 5 PM (approx)
An ancient royal hunting forest featuring woodlands, grasslands, and a lake, ideal for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.
Mountfitchet Castle
- 5 miles from Stansted Airport (approx)
- 200 parking spaces nearby (approx)
- 8 active EV charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 10 AM – 5 PM (approx)
A reconstructed Norman motte and bailey castle with interactive exhibits, providing a hands-on medieval experience for visitors.
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Hertz Customer
Tia at the desk couldn’t have been better help. An absolute credit to the company! Thank you!
Hertz Customer
Brand new car, fast pick up, great price, hassle free return.
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Got Polestar 2, later when tested on highway noticed some wheel vibration and some vibrations from floor if speed >55mph. Tyre pressure was ok. Returned back and they replaced it with bz4x, which didnt got this kind of issue.
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Hertz car rental are 1 of several rental agencies in the car village at Stansted Airport
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