Car Hire London Airport Stansted

Identification Codes:  

• IATA: STN
• ICAO: EGSS

Distance from STN to: 

• Cambridge – 29 miles (46 km)
• Colchester – 34 miles (54 km)
• London city center – 38 miles (61 km)
• Southend-on-Sea – 48 miles (78 km)
• Peterborough – 62 miles (100 km)
• Northampton – 75 miles (120 km)

Nearest Major Airports: 

• London Luton – 40 miles (65 km)
• London Heathrow – 53 miles (86 km)
• London Gatwick – 67 miles (108 km)
• Norwich Airport – 86 miles (138 km)

London Time Zone: 

• The same as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Hotels near STN: 

• There are 3 hotels within walking distance of Stansted Airport
• Many more hotels are within 1 miles (2 km)

Facts about STN:

• This is the 3rd busiest airport in the UK
• 2008 had nearly 22.4 passengers
• The terminal is heated by a carbon-neutral biomass furnace
• This have reduced natural gas usage by almost 40% 

Car Hire London Airport Stansted:

• There are 6 car hire London Airport companies at the  Stansted Airport
• Car hire London airport company desks are located in the international arrival area
• Working hours and prices differ from each car hire London airport company

London Coach Busses:

• There are many different coach busses that run to the London Center
• Prices range from 9.00 GBP to 16.00 GBP
• Travel times are 45 – 120 minutes depending on destination
• There are many other destinations available

Taxi Service:

• Go to the taxi kiosk to find a ride
• To the London center for 1 to 4 people is around 100.00 GBP
• This is the most expensive mode of transportation to the center

Train Service:

• Board the trains under the main terminal building
• Ride the Stansted Express to the center of London for 18.00 GBP
• Discount tickets can be purchased in advance
• Trains run every 15 minutes
• Travel time is about 45 minutes
• There are also train routes to other cities
• *1.00 GBP = 1.10 EUR, 1.50 USD

Short-Term Parking:

• The parking lots are located close to the terminal
• 0 – 30 minutes = 2.50 GBP
• 30 – 60 minutes = 4.00 GBP
• 1 – 2 hours = 7.00 GBP
• 2 – 3 hours = 9.00 GBP
• 3 – 4 hours = 11.00 GBP
• 4 – 5 hours = 12.00 GBP
• 5 – 6 hours = 13.00 GBP
• 6 – 9 hours = 15.00 GBP
• 9 – 12 hours = 17.00 GBP
• 12 – 18 hours = 21.50 GBP
• 18 – 24 hours = 26.50 GBP
• Additional time = 26.50 GBP/day or part thereof

• Stansted Fast Track Parking
• Directly in front of the terminal
• 0 – 3 hours = 21.50 GBP
• 3 – 12 hours = 30.00 GBP
• 12 – 24 hours = 40.00 GBP
• Additional time = 40.00 GBP/day or part thereof

• 15 Minute Parking Zone
• Best for really short stays
• 0 – 15 minutes = 2.00 GBP
• 15 – 30 minutes = 5.00 GBP
• 30 – 60 minutes = 10.00 GBP
• 1 – 3 hours = 30.00 GBP
• 3 – 12 hours = 50.00 GBP
• 12 – 24 hours = 60.00 GBP
• Additional time = 60.00 GBP/day or part thereof

Long-Term Parking:

• For long stay parking you need to book in advance
• If you do not reserve early, the prices are much higher
• Click here to get a fast quote

*1.00 GBP = 1.10 EUR, 1.50 USD

*Prices, information and exchange rates are as of May 12, 2009