Car hire at London Southend Airport

Cheapest car £15.75/day Economy · £110 for 7 days

Average quote £21.45/day £150 per 7-day hire

Cars found 20 from 2 rental companies

To the city centre 2 mi 4 km in a straight line

Airport codes SEN ICAO EGMC

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

London Southend is a small, easy-going airport on the edge of Southend-on-Sea, with a railway station right outside. Pick up a car here for the Essex coast, the Crouch estuary or a run into Suffolk, and compare every supplier in one search.

Where to collect your car

Some suppliers have desks in the terminal's arrivals area, so you can collect the car soon after landing. Others are based in Southend itself, a short taxi ride away. Each offer tells you whether pick-up is at the airport or in town, and your voucher gives the address. Arrivals desks are the easiest choice if you have luggage or children in tow.

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Prices by car type

What a week's hire costs at London Southend Airport

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Economy £110£15.75/day

Mini £115£16.38/day

People carrier £116£16.52/day

Compact £116£16.64/day

Medium £130£18.57/day

SUV £140£19.96/day

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Who's here

Rental companies at London Southend Airport

GreenMotionU-Save

Fuel policies

Same to same

Deposits

£1,500 - £2,500, depending on car and supplier

Zero excess

Not seen in our search

Free cancellation

100% of offers · 40% automatic · 50% unlimited mileage

Tips

Before you set off

A127 to the M25

The A127 links Southend with the M25 at junction 29; the A13 is the alternative towards east London.

South of the Thames

Kent and the Channel ports are reached via the Dartford Crossing - pay Dart Charge online by midnight the next day.

Seafront and pier

Southend's seafront and pier are a short drive south, with quieter beaches east towards Thorpe Bay and Shoeburyness.

Station at the door

Southend Airport station faces the terminal, with direct trains to London Liverpool Street.

Good questions

Car hire at London Southend Airport - FAQ

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How much does car hire at London Southend Airport cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was an economy at £110.27 (about £15.75 a day), and the average quote there was £150.15. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Which car hire companies operate at London Southend Airport?

Our search found offers from GreenMotion and U-Save. Availability changes by date, so search your dates for the full list.

Is car hire at Southend Airport in the terminal?

Some suppliers have desks in the arrivals area, so collection is quick. Others are town-based and may need a taxi. The pick-up type and address are shown on every offer.

How do I drive from Southend Airport to London?

Take the A127 to the M25 or follow the A13 straight towards east London. Inside Greater London the ULEZ applies, and central London has the Congestion Charge on top.

What can I visit by car from Southend?

Leigh-on-Sea's cockle sheds, Hadleigh Castle, the sailing town of Burnham-on-Crouch and the Dengie peninsula are all close. Colchester and the Suffolk coast make easy day trips.

Can I collect at Southend and drop off elsewhere?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" to compare one-way prices to Stansted, Heathrow or another UK location. A one-way fee may be part of the price.

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