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Best Airport transfer services options for you
These are the most famous London tourist attractions & sight tours which sees thousands and millions of visitors each year:
Booking before you travel guarantees availability. In addition, booking online will almost always save you money - using a price comparison site is cheaper than going directly to a car hire company.
Below is a list of the car rental companies with offices at Stansted airport's Car Rental Village. They may also partner with other companies, so don't be alarmed if you book online and find one that isn't listed below.
If you do want to contact the company by telephone, then the UK dialing code from overseas is +44.
| Company | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| Avis | 0844 544 6027 |
| Alamo | 01279 682 955 |
| Budget | 0844 544 6027 |
| Enterprise | 01279 682 955 |
| Europcar | 0371 384 3419 |
| Firefly | 0843 309 3071 |
| Hertz | 0843 309 3071 |
| Inter rent | 01279 661 347 |
| National | 01279 682 955 |
| Sixt | 01279 661 919 |
The average fuel cost in the UK is currently at a low of £1.07 per litre for petrol and £1.10 per litre for diesel. The price is much lower now than it has been for the last few years, but bear in mind that it is constantly adjusted. Aside from London's Congestion Charge, there are not really toll rolls in the UK. When you're planning your journey, consider the amount of traffic you might encounter and leave plenty of time to arrive at your destination.
Here are some ideas for must-see tourist sites within a 60 mile radius of Stansted airport, as well as average driving times and maps with directions to get you there. For more information on other attractions in London, visit our London Attractions page. You can obtain discounts on attraction entry, restaurants and more at London Attraction Entry Discount Cards.
| Destination | Distance | Journey time | Journey time | Directions | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Palace | 39.6 miles | 1hr 6mins | |||
| Tower of London | 36.5 miles | 51mins | |||
| London Eye | 38.7 miles | 58mins | |||
| Madame Tussauds | 41.8 miles | 1hr 1min | |||
| Big Ben | 39 miles | 57mins | |||
| Oxford | 94.6 miles | 1hr 35 mins | |||
| Cambridge | 29.7 miles | 32 mins |
There are many options. Coaches and other forms of public transportation are available, and are usually efficient and on time. However, they do make multiple stops, which can extend the length of the journey. The cost of these transfers can also vary quite a lot based on when you're travelling. If there is more than 1 person in your travel party, you may find it cheaper to rent a car than to buy multiple tickets. Here are some other reasons to hire a car at Stansted airport:
From Stansted airport there is a direct train connection to London Liverpool Street station, known as the “Stansted Express.” This runs approximately every 30 minutes and allows good connections onto the rest of London transport.
There are also coaches running regularly to London Victoria station. The main companies operating these are www.nationalexpress.com and Terravision. Fares are around £10 but savings can be made by booking online in advance.
London has a fantastic underground train system, locally known as the ‘Tube’ which can save you a lot of stress maneuvering the busy city roads. To use London’s public transport, you will need to purchase a paper ticket or prepaid ‘Oyster Card’ online or at any station in the city. If your debit or credit card has ‘Contactless’ capability, it can be used to travel like an Oyster card, however not many overseas cards will be compatible. London buses do not accept cash and fares are significantly cheaper on the Oyster Card. A ‘1 Day Travel Card’ is also available, and you can specify whether you want to use it only on the trains or on a combination of trains and buses. Visit TFL to find out more.
To obtain discounts on travel and more, visit our London Discount Cards for more information.
Travel is exciting! You've chosen your destination, you're going to visit one of the capitals of the world: London. Rich history, unique culture and the world's most famous Royal Family is on the horizon. If you are travelling through Europe on one of the United Kingdom's popular low-cost airlines, you might be arriving at London Stansted Airport.
Although less well-known than its counterparts, Stansted is still the fourth busiest airport in the country. Located around 30 miles North-East of the capital, Stansted is a hub for budget carriers such as easyJet, Ryanair and Flybe. Since the airport is somewhat more compact than London's Heathrow or Gatwick airport, getting through is much faster, so Stansted is actually your gateway to an easy arrival into the UK. Let your holiday begin!
General Inquiriesand flight information can be contacted at +44 (0)844 335 1803
Car Park information can be found at +44 (0)871 310 4111
Lost property can be contacted at +44 (0)844 824 3109
Visit http://www.stanstedairport.com/ for further information.
Before finalizing your trip make you take a look at our comprehensive guide to things to consider before flying to London and practical tips for car rental in the United Kingdom.
Remember, Gatwick is not the only London airport! There are 5 main airports serving the capital area, and one of the others may be a better choice for a number of reasons. We give the main lowdown on each of the airports and their locations here.
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