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Good to know
- IATA code
- STN
- ICAO code
- EGSS
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 30 mi
- Main road
- M11
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 17
- Rental companies
- 10
- Off-airport offices
- 17
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Rental desks at London Stansted Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 17
At London Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport sits north-east of Central London, near Stansted Mountfitchet in the district of Uttlesford, Essex. London Stansted Airport has 1 terminal. London is 30 mi away, by the M11; there is also a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
The Stansted Airport Transit System is a free automated people mover that carries passengers from the terminal to the satellite buildings, but only airside, after security. Drivers parked at JetParks, Long Stay or Mid Stay take a free shuttle bus from the nearest stop to the terminal.
Driving to the airport
The A120 links the airport with Braintree, Colchester and Harwich and is dual carriageway as far as Braintree, while the M11 runs towards Cambridge and north-east London. Long-stay parking sits close to the junction of the two roads, with a courtesy bus to the terminal.
Public transport into town
The airport’s railway station lies beneath the main concourse inside the terminal building, and the Stansted Express also stops at Tottenham Hale for the Victoria line. CrossCountry trains reach Birmingham New Street by way of Leicester, Peterborough and Cambridge, and Greater Anglia trains go to Norwich through Cambridge. The bus station, used by National Express and Flibco, is next to the terminal.
Other airports near London
London has 6 more airports: London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Southend Airport (SEN). London Biggin Hill Airport takes no scheduled flights.
Popular searches at London Stansted 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 London from the airport?
30 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 London Stansted Airport?
Near the airport: Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Drivalia, 7 other companies and 4 independent offices.