East Midlands Airport (EMA) car hire

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Close to Derby, Nottingham and the Peak District National Park, East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the ideal place to touch down if you want to explore England’s Midlands. Hire a car from East Midlands Airport and you’ll find that a combination of top city breaks and glorious countryside getaways are within easy reach.

East Midlands Airport pick-up

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If you are thinking about booking car hire, East Midlands Airport is a convenient and well-stocked rental location. You could be on the road within minutes of touching down.

East Midlands Airport is located between the cities of Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. Just minutes from the M1 and connected to the M6 via the M42/A42, the terrific transport links to the Midlands, the east of England and the north make this a popular airport – more than four million passengers travel through here every year.

Pick up your car rental at East Midlands Airport, slide behind the wheel, adjust the seat and the mirrors, and you could be in Nottingham in 25 minutes, Birmingham in 45 minutes, or Sheffield in an hour.

There are many car hire providers at the airport and the great news is that you don’t have to trawl the internet to find the right deal. Search with TravelSupermarket, compare super deals on East Midlands Airport car hire, book the best, save: it’s that simple.

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Fast facts

  • Min. age required to hire a car: 21–25
  • Which side of the road: Left
  • Credit card requirements: Major credit and debit cards accepted by most companies
  • Any additional requirements: Drivers younger than 25 can expect a surcharge and a limited choice of cars

Important information

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.