How to hire a car in the UK

Hiring a car in the UK is easy with Hertz:

1. Select a car – we have everything from small city cars to SUVs and people carriers for larger families
2. Choose your collection time – many of our locations have extended opening hours so you can collect at a time that suits you.
3. Pick up from the most convenient location – there are hundreds of Hertz pick-up points in the UK in airports, city centres, retail centres, industrial estates and elsewhere.

Our service includes access to the award winning Gold Plus Rewards programme, which rewards loyalty with a faster pick up experience and incredible savings.

It’s even easier to hire a car with the Hertz 24/7 app. Download it from the App Store or Google Play to find your nearest available hire car – there’s no need to travel to a pick-up location.

We’ll drive you through every step, sending a personalised code a few minutes before your arrival. Keys in hand, you’ll be free to explore the bountiful British Isles.

What cars can I hire in the UK?

Hertz has a wide collection of cars available for hire in the UK.

• Compact hatchbacks are built for city driving. This type of rental car tends to be the most affordable and is easy to manoeuvre.

• Small family cars including the Vauxhall Astra are perfect for budget day trips or travelling with children.

• Estate cars provide that little extra leg room and boot space.

• SUVs like are great for road trips to remote areas such as the Scottish Highlands.

• People carriers are ideal for larger families and groups.

• Saloons are a favourite among our business customers

• Vans are available for more practical purposes.

• Dream collection. Fancy a treat? Hire from the Dream Collection to choose from a range of luxury and sports cars.

• British Collection. Hertz’s British Collection comprises some of the country’s best and most iconic cars, including the Mini One hatchback, Jaguar F-Type sports car and Land Rover Discovery SUV.

Vehicle availability varies from location to location.

Are there any restrictions to hiring a car in the UK?

You must be over 25 to hire a car with Hertz in the UK. There are a few exceptions – for some models, drivers over 23 can pay a young driver surcharge to hire a car.

Certain heavy vehicles also have higher age limits – that’s why we ask your age before we ask you to choose a vehicle.

You must have held a full driving licence for one year at the time of rental. For certain high-performance and heavy vehicles, this period is longer and you must have fewer than seven penalty points on your licence.

Hertz has more than 400 pick-up locations across the UK. Here are some of the top destinations:

England

• London – England’s energetic capital has pick-up points at Heathrow, Gatwick and City airports, as well as at Paddington Train Station, Victoria Coach Station and near the Eurostar at St Pancras.

• Birmingham – the Kingdom’s second city has car hire outlets at Birmingham International Airport, New Street train station, plus other locations in and around the city.

• Manchester – this northern powerhouse has car rental centres at Piccadilly train station and at the airport.

• Liverpool – in the north-west’s cultural hub, you’ll find Hertz locations at Lime Street train station and Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

• Leeds – Yorkshire’s chic food capital has car hire locations at the railway station and out of town at Leeds Bradford Airport.

• Brighton – in Sussex’s outrageous city on the sea, you can hire a car at Brighton Racecourse.

• Plymouth – this dynamic port city has Hertz locations by the ferry terminal, the train station and at on commercial road.

• Isle of Man – hire a car at Ronaldsway Airport to explore the serene independent Isle of Man.

Scotland

• Edinburgh – there are pick-up locations across Scotland’s historic and hilly capital, including the airport and central Waverley train station.

• Inverness – unlock the North Coast 500 – Scotland’s answer to Route 66 – by starting your trip in Inverness, including the airport and train station.

• Glasgow – cultural Glasgow is close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Galloway Forest Park and the Scottish Islands. Hire a car from the train station or airport.

• Aberdeen – the City of Granite’s train station is a great launch-pad for Scotland’s northern coast.

Northern Ireland

• Belfast – hire a car in artistic Belfast’s city airport and international airport, as well as the train station and city centre.

• Derry – the quaint second city’s airport is a great place to access the famous Causeway Coast.

Wales

• Cardiff – hire a car in the city centre or at the airport for city trips or to see the Brecon Beacons.

• Aberystwyth – North Wales is a dream location thanks to its mountains and bays. Hire a car at Aberystwyth train station for easy access to Snowdonia.