East Midlands Airport (EMA) Car Hire
Location Details
East Midlands Airport
Castle Donington, ENG, GB, DE74 2SA
Hiring a car at East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Travelling to East Midlands Airport? From Majorca to Amsterdam, East Midlands Airport boasts flights all across Europe. Enterprise vehicles are located in the car rental village at East Midlands Airport. There isn’t a bus service, so please follow signs to the location. Allow 10 – 15 minutes for this walk.
When you hire a car at Enterprise, we're committed to giving you the vehicle you need with the service you expect at great value rates. Our hire car fleet is made up of modern and well-equipped manual and automatic transmission vehicles, so you can drive away with confidence. We're also proud to offer electric car rental, so you can do your bit for the planet without having to compromise on convenience. And, of course, our vehicles are always thoroughly cleaned, inside and out. Book with Enterprise today and enjoy excellent value on your ideal rental car.
A Wide Range of Car Rental Options
From frugal family hatchbacks to Earth-friendly electric vehicles, we've got the right car hire option for you. They're all available to browse on our easy-to-use online booking tool. If your young ones are joining you on your trip, you'll be pleased to know that we offer a range of child booster seats. You can easily add these extras when you hire a car.
A Wide Van Hire Range
When you need to shift a load, there's nothing better than a rental van. If it's an important parcel coming into East Midlands Airport, one of our agile Small vans would be great. Or, if you're moving into a nearby house, hiring a Luton van will make the job so much easier.
Things to do In and Around East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport is almost equidistant between the three cities of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham. Petrolheads will enjoy a visit to see the pros race at Donington Park circuit, just next to the airport.
In Leicester, the new King Richard III visitor centre is a must for history fans. With a history spanning almost two centuries, Leicester is one of England’s oldest cities. Its bustling 800-year-old market is one of the biggest in Europe, the wonderful Old Town is a place filled with many boutiques and eateries, whilst places like the Jewry Wall Museum paint a picture of Roman Leicester. Further afield, Melton Mowbray is well worth the 40-minute drive – it's the home of the famous English pork pie!
Driving Information at East Midlands Airport
Motorway and main road traffic information is frequently broadcast to update motorists travelling around and through the broad area covered by the East Midlands counties. On main routes, traffic information radio frequencies are often signposted at the roadside.
Rental Policies
East Midlands Airport (EMA) Car Hire FAQs
The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:
- The length of time you are renting the car
- Car class selected
- Rental location
- Added insurance or protection products
- Additional products selected
- If you have to modify your reservation
- If you have to extend your reservation
- If you have to change your rental drop-off location
For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.
To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:
- To be 25 years old
- A valid driving licence with a photo
- A photo ID (for example: a driving licence or passport)
- Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you're renting from)
Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to:
- An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the licence is written in a language or characters different from those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
- Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK.
As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.
Fuel policy at non-airport locations:
- You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
- A full tank of fuel is not guaranteed.
Fuel policy at airport car rental locations:
- You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
- You may opt to pre-pay for fuel — pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
- You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
- The pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of fuel minus a per gallon discount.
Note: Pre-paid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.
For additional questions, please visit our main car rental FAQs page.