Stansted travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stansted
With a population of 5.429, Stansted is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stansted to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Stansted
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ash Pub (The Ash Pub, Burton End) and Kings Arms (Station Road) are great picks.
When to visit Stansted
How to Get to Stansted
Plane
When flying to Stansted, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Stansted departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stansted, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stansted to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Stansted is called Stansted Mountfitchet, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stansted is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 km from Stansted. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stansted, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stansted takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airports near Stansted
Airlines serving Stansted
Where to stay in Stansted
Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stansted
Most booked hotels in Stansted
Hiring a car in Stansted
Hiring a car in Stansted costs £33 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Stansted (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Stansted is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Stansted
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
£22/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
£33/day