Car Hire Peterborough
Hertz car hire in Peterborough
Peterborough has an enviable location. Beyond the town itself, with its superb cathedral and excellent shopping, with easy access to the rest of Cambridgeshire and the wider East Anglia region. London lies to the south, Birmingham to the west and the East Midlands – with Nottingham, Derby and Leicester – just to the north-west. It’s these brilliant connections that have helped Peterborough thrive.
Split by the River Nene, the town boasts theatres, museums and a historically important cathedral. It’s also close to some fine English countryside, nature reserves, farms open to visitors and country parks. Car hire in Peterborough comes in handy for all of this and more, and you can book your car online now. Our collection spans all needs – from roomy SUVs to compact superminis. Pay online in advance or on collection, and choose which branch you want to collect from. Book direct for the best price – we have a Hertz best-rate guarantee.
Pickup Locations Peterborough
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Peterborough - Barnack Business Park
Opening hours: Mo-Th 0830-1730, Fr 0800-1800, Sa 0800-1200, Su closed.
Address: Unit 7 Barnack Business Park, , Sabre Way
Phone: 44-0-1733-530578
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Peterborough- Maskew Avenue B&Q
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Address: Maskew Avenue
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Peterborough - 970 Clonsilla Avenue
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-6:00PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun closed
Address: 925 Airport Road, , Hanger 66
Phone: 866-251-2478
Driving in and around Peterborough
Peterborough may be a city, but it’s one of the best and easiest places to drive in the UK. The construction of numerous parkways from the 1970s onwards has won the congestion fight – no city of comparable size in the UK has faster travel times, both on and off-peak.
The inner ring-road comprises the Frank Perkins Parkway, part of the Fletton Parkway, Nene Parkway and parts of the A47 and A15. Navigating this means you can avoid the city centre if you wish, but also lets you access the suburbs and the roads leading to other nearby cities.
The A1 and A1(M) run just to the west of the centre, leading you south to London or north past Grantham to Leeds and beyond. Leicester is easily reached by driving west on the A47, while it should take around two hours to get to Birmingham via the A14 and M6.
Peterborough is only an hour away from the lovely university town of Cambridge – take the A1(M) and then the A14 south-east. The A47 is the gateway to the east coast and Anglia, the A47 taking you to King’s Lynn, Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
There are numerous short and long-stay car parks in the heart of the city, providing thousands of spaces in total. Close to the cathedral, there’s Car Haven car park on Bishop’s Road, Trinity Street car park near Peterborough Museum, and Market car park on Northminster, ideal for Queensgate Shopping Centre and the city’s market.
The British Collection
The British Collection brings a touch of class to your journey. Relax in a comfortable Land Rover while travelling cross-country, or enjoy the freedom of cruising through the city streets in an ultimately British Jaguar.
Available at Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Marble Arch and Manchester Airport. Book now.
A quick guide to Peterborough
Peterborough has more than enough to hold the attention of visitors, but it’s also ideal if you’re planning to explore not just the Cambridgeshire countryside, but that of Northampton, Lincolnshire and Rutland as well. It’s a university city too, and in the centre you’ll find plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants – the perfect place to unwind after visiting the cathedral.
The city’s pride
Peterborough Cathedral might be one of the finest churches in the United Kingdom. The striking mixture of Gothic and Romanesque elements makes for a building that delivers aesthetically both inside and out. The current Norman construction has been here since the 12th century, finished in 1237, but it stands on the site of an earlier place of Christian worship, built around 655 AD.
In the centuries since, it has loomed large in history. It’s where King Edward II rested on his way to defeat at Bannockburn in 1314. The storied reign of Henry VIII figures in its history too, with the exiled Cardinal Wolsey making a stop here, and Henry’s first wife, Katharine of Aragon, buried here as is Mary, Queen of Scots. There’s more history to unearth on your visit, with the cathedral gleaming after recent restoration.
A hidden gem
Peterborough Museum isn’t some dry civic spot packed full of dusty local artefacts. Housed in a fine old building, it holds more than 200,000 items that tell a vivid story of both local and national history. Highlights include the fossil collection, complete with Jurassic-era sea creatures, the Victorian operating theatre and the recreated cells of the first ever prisoner of war camp. The gardens are a delight on a spring or summer day, and there are Saxon and Roman items, which were recovered nearby.
Park perks
The countryside here is the epitome and green and pleasant, with Ferry Meadows one of the most popular places. This country park combines woodland, meadows, cycling and walking paths, playgrounds, lakes and more, all close to the city. You can go sailing, ride a miniature train and even fish in this oasis of greenery.
Travel a few miles to the imperious Elton Hall, a historic house built in the 15th century and home to the Proby Family since as far back as 1660. The listed building has numerous architectural elements, Gothic perhaps chief amongst them, while the grounds contains part of the River Nene. While the building and chapel are both fine, the garden might edge it. The Victorian landscaped gardens incorporate an orangery, knot, rose and herbaceous gardens, a lily pond and some elaborate topiary.
With Peterborough car hire, you can get to these beautiful highlights of Cambridgeshire quickly, and you could even visit the nearby ruins of Fotheringhay Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed. Wherever you go in Peterborough, you’re surrounded by grand history.
