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Hertz car hire in the UK

With Hertz car hire in the UK, you can explore quaint villages, modern cities and fascinating historical sites in the vehicle that best suits your needs.We can provide the perfect hire car for your plans – whether you’re after:

  • A luxury vehicle, engineered to impress as you navigate the streets of London
  • Or a spacious SUV, built for family road trips through rugged countryside

Reserve your car and collect it at one of hundreds of Hertz pick-up locations across the UK.

In England, you can hire a car in the heart of cities such as LondonBirmingham or Manchester – it’s the ideal way to take care of business travel. There are also hundreds of car hire locations in smaller towns and rural locations.

In Wales, we have car hire locations in CardiffAberystwythHolyhead and beyond. Planning a road trip in Scotland? Collect your car in Glasgow, Edinburgh or out in the Highlands near Inverness.

Or, take the scenic Causeway Coast route in Northern Ireland with Belfast car hire. Wherever you call home, a Hertz centre is never far away.

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Everything you need to know about hiring a car in the UK

How to hire a car in the UK

Hiring a car in the UK is easy with Hertz:

  • Select a car – we have everything from small city cars to SUVs and people carriers for larger families
  • Choose your collection time – many of our locations have extended opening hours so you can collect at a time that suits you.
  • 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.

With Hertz 24/7, you can be on the road in just 15 minutes. Simply download the app, set up your profile and use the digital key to collect your vehicle from over 300 UK locations.

Perfect for errands, trips, or work 24/7 offers flexible hourly or daily rentals whenever you need them.

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.

Where to hire a car in the UK

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

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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