Stansted is the fourth busiest airport in the UK and one of the best bases for major European low-cost carriers such as RyanAir, serving over 100 destinations. It is also the newest passenger airport in London, whose terminal building design features a modernistic floating roof, creating the impression of a stylized swan in flight. Stansted is situated in Essex, about 40 miles north of central London, and a car rental Stansted is perfect for exploring London and central England, close by to Cambridge and Oxford. HAPPYCAR offers various attractive options for a Stansted car hire so that wherever you decide to go, your stay in the UK is stress-free from day one. We check the prices of international and local providers so that you don’t have to check each website to provide you with the best deals on a car hire to make your money go further on a rental car that fits your specific needs. You have the options of choosing car size, pick up location and type of insurance to ensure you get the best deal on a great car hire!
Background information
Built on a Roman burial site more than 2,000 years old and originally founded to aid the Second World War effort in 1943 until it was claimed by the British Airports Authority in 1966, Stansted was commercially developed with the goal of escaping the higher costs associated by operating from the larger airports in London, and also to relieve congestion from Heathrow and Gatwick in the future. Nowadays it caters to many travelers looking for affordable flights into Europe, and also acts as a major freight airport for the UK.
Stansted is very convenient for business travelers, offering lounges with some excellent views, complementary food and drink and free WiFi. Arcades and computer games are also available for children, and there is a wide range of shopping options, from fine fragrances to single malts and world famous Hamleys toys. For fast food, Stansted offers many fine selections to pick up a quick bite, from burgers to porridge to sandwiches. For something a little different, cars are showcased by the Best of the Best, a car competition organizer. Here you can admire an Aston or a Ferrari and perhaps win one of your own.
Excursions
A Stansted car rental is easy to sort out as all our car rental providers are present at Stansted, and the airport makes for a great beginning to your UK trip. Just 50 minutes from the center of London, there is much to see and do in the nation’s capital. Close by there is also two stalwart seats of learning, Oxford and Cambridge, which give a picturesque view of old England. The entire country is easily accessible with a car hire Stansted – connected to the M25 highway, your trip into the country is guaranteed to be convenient and enjoyable.