Car Hire for Southend Airport

Choose your bargain priced car rental in Southend, Essex here. Would you believe that just one hours drive from the city of London you would encounter seven miles of beaches, with the longest pier in the world?

All vehicles come with all cover needed, like mileage, breakdown & Collision Damage Waiver reductions, so you just have the local excess deposit to consider, which you usually reduce to zero locally, or cover any claim by taking our excess cover insurance, or leave it and risk the car park scrape, but taking out insurance always the best option.

One way rentals are possible, but a charge applies. Varies on each UK car rental supplier, but usually about GBP50, but is included in price when booking. For example, you can collect in Southend and for a small extra fee, you can leave it at Stansted Airport.

Please also note, that the downtown depots are shut for holidays and most on Sundays, so cars get scarce, quickly. Extras like child seats, drivers and Sat Nav can be requested, but are paid for locally. All the prices have unlimited mileage, breakdown and collision damage waiver/reduction (CDW) included. Insurance to either cover claims is available, or you can pay extra on collection to reduce to either zero, or a lower amount.

Free changes to booking allowed and free cancellations can be if done, but check terms.

Cars & Travel in Southend

If travelling in a group or need a van we can offer MPV autos similar to the Ford Galaxy, this category will seat seven with space over for beach balls. The Ford Focus category will get from A to B safely and with change left in your pocket. If money no object, consider the BMW 5 series. Take advantage of the offer to purchase zero excess insurance to cover claims on any UK excess on theft and damage.
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About Southend

The pier has a a fair share of fires, and the odd boat collision but still provides family entertainment all the year round. Well, Southend-on-Sea does offer the above, plus much. much more. Try the many seafood restaurants. These are the main reasons is why over six million people a year visit each year, by plane, train and automobile.

"Cheaper to pre-book through us, than book direct."

The quieter nearby town of Leigh on Sea is also worth a visit and a stroll along the cliffs. Cockles fresh out of the estuary mud are a must, as you sit on the beach and watch the cargo ships go by.

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Updated:- 24th January 2026

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