Car hire made easy at Stansted Airport - By: Andy Burrows

Many opt to rent a car to get from the airport to their destination, instead of cramming onto public transportation. A rental car will give you independence during your stay and can be a particularly economical choice if you’re travelling as a family or small group.

When you arrive at London Stansted Airport, you will find the car rental desks between the Departures and Arrivals areas. Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Avis, Europcar and National are all represented. Of course, it’s possible to rent a car on arrival, but you may find that the make of vehicle or rate you are looking for have already been booked out and you’ll have to upgrade to a more expensive class. This is where online booking comes in.

With more travel services offering online booking, there has been a boom in websites specialising in car rentals at cutthroat rates to travellers looking for a bargain. Sites such as uk-car-hire.net allow you to see exactly what’s on offer, including car models and rates as well as special offers. You can also choose any extras you may need, including baby seats or roof racks. Once you’ve made your choice, booking is as easy, as is confirming your credit card details and printing out the confirmation voucher.

Drivers must be aged 21 years or over, possess a valid driving licence and a credit card. The credit card is required in order for the car rental company to block a sum used as safety deposit for any possible accidents. This sum is entirely returnable when you drop the car off at the end of your stay. After you’ve chosen a car and confirmed your credit card details, you’ll receive immediate confirmation and a confirmation voucher to print out. Just show this voucher to the car rental desk when you arrive at the airport and collect your keys.

When arriving at the airport, contact the car rental desk and confirm your details. You will then get the keys and directions on how to get to the car.Stansted airport auto rentals The vehicle will be parked in a parking lot just short walk from the terminal or in a lot which is accessible by a free shuttle service. Stansted Airport is situated at Junction 8 of the M11 motorway, which links to London via the M25 (Junction 27). The drive to central London takes about 60 to 80 minutes.

When your stay is over and you want to return the car, just drop it off at the rental returns office, situated in the short-stay car park next to Zone G, a short walk from the main terminal building at Stansted Airport. Here, a company representative will check the car and collect the keys as well as unblock the safety deposit from your credit card. You can return the vehicle at another airport or city office by prior arrangement, but this option may be subject to additional fees.

Not only car hire can be booked online in advance at Stansted airport.
Travellers may also make use of the convenient online airport parking options as well as booking a relaxed and comfortable airport lounge. The procedures for booking Stansted airport parking and airport lounges are very easy and it just takes a few clicks with your mouse. Inexpensive UK airport parking fees

About the Author

British freelance travel stories writer and columnist Andy Burrows often hired a private car at Stansted Airport.

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