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Good to know
- IATA code
- EMA
- ICAO code
- EGNX
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 11 mi
- Main road
- M1
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Transport to the centre
- Bus · Train · Taxi · Shuttle
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 5
- Rental companies
- 5
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Rental desks at East Midlands Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the terminal
Offices 5
Rental companies at East Midlands Airport
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Avis
- Offices
- 1
Budget
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
At East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport sits in Castle Donington in Leicestershire. East Midlands Airport has 1 terminal. Nottingham is 11 mi away, by the M1; there is also a bus, a train, taxis and a shuttle.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
A shuttle bus run by FirstGroup connects the terminal to the car parks.
Driving to the airport
The M1, A42 and A50 meet at Donington Park, close to the airport, and the A46 is also nearby for onward trips across the East Midlands.
Public transport into town
The nearest station is East Midlands Parkway, from where trains go to London St Pancras, Sheffield, Lincoln, Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, and a minibus links it with the airport. Kinchbus services also reach Leicester, Loughborough and Derby.
Other airports near Nottingham
Nottingham has 1 more airport: Nottingham Airport (NQT). Nottingham Airport takes no scheduled flights.
Popular searches at East Midlands Airport
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Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
How far is Nottingham from the airport?
11 mi.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Which car rental companies serve East Midlands Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz.