Car Hire at East Midlands Airport
If you are looking for transport to or from the East Midlands airport then car hire, both self drive and chauffeur driven, is a great option for you. Hiring a car is often cheaper, comfier and more reliable than public transport. East Midlands Airport is very near the M1 and the M42 which makes it easy to get to Nottingham, Birmingham and Leicester by car.
You will find there are 6 car hire providers located at East Midlands Airport all providing seasonal offers and discounts to make it cheaper for you. You can book your car hire with the providers upon arrival at the airport, but this could be much more expensive than if you were to book in advance. Booking your car hire in advance gives you the option to prepay for your hire and take advantage of car hire providers' deals and discounts.
The car hire providers’ desks at East Midlands airport are located in the arrivals hall. You will be able to find them by following signs for car hire.
Direct Bookings
| Provider | Phone | Website | |||
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 | + 44 (0) 2085 643 500 | www.europcar.co.uk |  | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8704 004 562 | www.alamo.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8704 004 581 | www.nationalcar.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8708 460 006 | www.hertz.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8445 444 601 | www.budget.co.uk |  | | |
 | + 44 (0) 8442 274 473 | Season Car Hire | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8703 503 000 | www.enterprise.com | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8445 446 007 | www.avis.co.uk |  | |
Compare Car Hire
If you are looking to find the cheapest possible car hire provider at East Midlands Airport then you should consider using online comparison sites. Car hire online comparison sites can compare all of the providers at East Midlands airport so you can book with the cheapest car hire provider and save yourself some money.
Car Hire Centre
East Midlands Airport Guide recommends the online comparison site called the Car Hire Centre. For car hire from East Midlands Airport you can compare the prices online, on their website or call them for a quote over the phone on +44 (0)844 816 0099.
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Map of East Midlands Car Hire Locations
Information for Under 25's
Drivers under the age of 25 often assume they cannot hire a car to or from the airport, however, this is not the case. Most car hire providers, with the odd exception, allow under 25‘s to hire a car from them so long as they pay a small additional fee. This fee is called the Young Driver’s Surcharge and is added to your rental per day. The charge varies depending on your age, the car hire provider and the country of hire. Providers request this additional charge is paid because they believe young drivers are at more risk of having accidents and damaging the car than older, more experienced drivers.
Some providers will only allow drivers under the age of 25 to hire their small or basic vehicle groups. This means young drivers may not be able to hire a luxury or large engine vehicle.
The minimum age of driver varies for each provider. Hertz allow drivers to hire a car or van from them if they are over 19 years of age. They even offer their customers student discounts if they hold a valid NUS card. For more information on the minimum age to hire a car you should contact your provider.
Documents Needed
All car hire providers at East Midlands Airport will request you present the following documents upon arrival of your car hire collection:
- The card and paper parts of your driving license
- A valid credit card
- Your passport or form of official identification other than your passport.
If you forget any one of these items then your car hire provider has the right to cancel your booking.
Insurance
People are often confused as to whether their car hire is covered by insurance. The answer is basically no. Although a basic car hire policy will include Collision Damage Waiver to cover damage to your car or stolen items this will not cover your excess should anything happen to your car. As car hire providers are entitled to request you pay excess up to £2,000 it is worth purchasing car hire excess insurance. This can be a small price to pay to protect you against high car hire excess charges.
Tips
There are a few tips you should take into consideration when hiring a car. These tips should help you avoid paying excessive charges at the end of your rental and generally assist in your car hire experience:
- Book your car in advance to get the cheapest deals.
- Buy a car hire excess insurance to avoid being caught out if your car is broken into or damaged.
- Check your car for any damage at the start of your rental. Report any damage you find to the provider.
- Check if the car takes Diesel or Petrol.
- Familiarise yourself with the road laws and regulations at your car hire destination as they may differ from your home country.
- Request a SatNav if you are unfamiliar with your destination.
- Request entertainment systems if you have young children to keep them entertained.
You can find out more car hire tips and information about East Midlands Airport at the Car Hire Centre.
Airport Surcharge
Airport Surcharge is the additional fee added to your rental as a result of you picking up your hire car from the airport.
One Way Hire
Visitors to East Midlands Airport looking for a mode of transport to get to or from the airport should consider a one way car rental. This means you can pick up or drop off your car at a local car hire provider branch. Europcar, Alamo and National provide one way car hire to or from the airport from £49 with their Airport Connect product. You can use Airport Connect with Europcar for the reduced price of £45 exclusively for East Midlands car hire providers. Click on the banner on the right for terms and conditions:
East Midlands Airport Car Hire Providers
To help you select your car hire provider from East Midlands Airport below you can find further information about each provider including the price of an additional driver and the minimum age to hire a car.
Provider Extras
You can request the following extras from the providers at East Midlands Airport:
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Opening Hours
The Europcar desk at East Midlands Airport is open during the following times:
- Mon-Sat: 07:30-23:59
- Sun: 09:00-23:59
Minimum age of hire
The minimum age of hire for Europcar customer is 21.
The Young Driver’s Surcharge costs £13 per rental day.
Price of additional driver
From £4.99 per driver.
Airport Connect
Airport Connect is Europcar’s one way hire option to or from the airport. The usual price starts from £49 but East Midlands Airport visitors can get it for £45.
Services for disabled drivers
You will need to call 0870 384 1087 or email Reservationsuk@mail.europcar.com at least 48 hours before your rental is due to start to have any additional features added to your vehicle.
Opening Hours
The Hertz branch at East Midlands Airport is open 7 days a week from 7am until midnight. You can arrange hire outside these times by booking your hire over the phone. The phone number to do so is 08708 44 88 44.
If you require an out of hours hire you will have to make your booking over the phone by calling 08708 44 88 44.
Minimum age of hire
Customers of Hertz can hire a car with them over the age of 19. Students with a valid NUS card can take advantage of Hertz students discounts.
The young driver’s surcharge applies to drivers under 25 years old and costs from £15.75 per day.
Price to add an additional driver
The price starts from £9 per day to add additional drivers to your booking.
Services for physically challenged drivers
You will need to call 0870 840 0084 to request services for disabled drivers. Make sure to contact them at least 24 hours before you booking starts.
Opening Hours
Avis is open between these times:
- Monday- Friday: 7am until 11.30pm
- Saturday: 8am until 5pm
- Sunday: 2.30pm until 11.30 pm
Out of hours return is available.
Minimum age of hire
Drivers over 23 can hire a car or vehicle with Avis at East Midlands Airport. The young driver surcharge applies to customers under 25 and starts from £12.93 per day.
Cost of additional driver
Starts from £9 per rental day.
Disabled Driver Contact Details
You can request additional disabled driver options from Avis at East Midlands Airport by calling 08445 81 81 81 at least 48 hours before the start of your rental.
Price to add an additional driver to the booking
The price ranges from £5 to £10 per rental day with Enterprise.
Disabled driver information
To request additional driver options call 0844 544 3407 at least 48 hours before your booking.
Minimum age of hire
Drivers over 23 can hire a car from East Midlands Airport with Enterprise. A young driver’s surcharge from £14.50 to £30 per rental day is applied to any driver’s rental who is under the age of 25.
Opening hours
Monday-Friday from 7.30am until 10.45pm. Saturday from 9am until 5pm. Sunday from 2.30pm until 10.45pm. For rentals outside these times you will need to contact Budget directly.
Minimum and maximum age of hire
Drivers must be over 23 to hire a car from Budget and under 75. Young Driver's surcharge is added to rentals where the driver is under 23.
Price to add an additional driver to the booking
£9 per day.
Disabled Driver Options
Disabled drivers can have hand controls added to their vehicle on request. To book please call 0844 544 3407.
Opening hours
National Car’s opening hours are as follows:
- Monday to Friday: 7.30am until 12 midnight
- Saturday: 8 am until midnight
- Sunday: 9am until midnight
Minimum age of hire
23 is the minimum age to hire a standard or fullsize vehicle group with National Car. The young driver’s surcharge applies to drivers under 24 and the amount is quoted in the reservation process.
Price to add an additional driver to the booking
Additional drivers must be over 21 and the price starts from £5.83.
Airport Connect
Airport Connect is National Car’s one way hire service to or from any airport in the UK. The price starts from £49.
Drivers with disabilities
You will need to request any additional features in advance of your booking by emailing mobility@nationalcar.com.
What to do out of hours
Season Car Hire offer their meet and greet service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Minimum age of hire
The minimum age of hire varies for each car make and model.
Cost of additional driver
From £25.
Chauffeur Hire
Chauffeur driven hire from Season Car Hire is available at East Midlands Airport.
What to do out of hours
The opening hours for Alamo at East Midlands Airport are as follows:
- Mon to Fri: 7.30am until 12 midnight
- Sat: 8 am until midnight
- Sun: 9am until midnight
Minimum age of hire
Drivers must be over 23 and drivers under 24 should be aware they will be charged an additional young driver’s surcharge.
Cost of additional driver
The price to add an additional driver to your booking starts at £5.83.
Airport Connect/One way hire
You can book a one way hire with Alamo from £49. Their one way hire to or from the airport is called Airport Connect.