Hertz van hire in Bicester

Van hire in Bicester gives you the opportunity to explore one of the up-and-coming cities in the south-west, as well as exciting destinations close-by. It’s a town that is seeing constant development, transforming its centre into a hive of retail activity with fantastic road links to nearby cities.

With van rental, Bicester Village outlet shopping centre is just a stone’s throw away from the town centre. Famous among international visitors and those travelling from nearby cities, Birmingham and London, it’s home to luxury retail brands in a unique village setting.

There’s also Bicester Heritage (OX26 5HA), home to restored classic vehicles and regular scramble events – perfect for motoring fans wanting to look back at automobile history.

Our rental vans can help you reach further afield too, whether you’re moving house or transporting large goods. From compact vans to larger transit vehicles, Hertz van hire in Bicester has models to get you on the road.

Driving in and around Bicester

Roads in Bicester

Bicester is served by several motorways that connect the town with major cities, such as London and Birmingham, as well as neighbouring destinations like Oxford.

  • A41 starts in Bicester and runs east towards Watford, eventually reaching London via the M1.
  • M40 is located just outside Bicester and heads north-west to Birmingham and south-east towards the Chiltern Hills.
  • A34 connects Bicester with Oxford, running south-west towards the city centre.

Parking in Bicester

Bicester has ample parking spaces in its centre, as well as at popular destinations just outside the town.

  • Bicester Village – customer parking is free here, with 640 spaces available for vehicles.
  • Cattle Market – a 278 space car park, five minutes’ walk away from the town’s shopping centre.
  • Ikea Milton Keynes – located just over 30-minutes away from Bicester, all parking is free here.

Getting from Birmingham to Bicester Heritage

Bicester Heritage’s address is:A4421, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5HA

To reach Bicester Heritage from central Birmingham:

  1. Join the Aston Expressway and take the slip road to merge onto Aston Expressway A38, following signs for Sutton Coldfield, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
  2. At Junction 6, take the M6 exit and keep right to merge onto the M6 motorway.
  3. Stay on this road before taking the M42 exit towards Oxfordshire.
  4.  Once you reach junction 3A, use the left two lanes to merge onto the M40 towards London.
  5. Follow this road and eventually exit onto the A43, then take the third exit on the roundabout onto the B4100.
  6.  Keep going until you reach a roundabout and take the first exit onto A4095.
  7.  Finally, you’ll reach another roundabout, where you can take the first exit onto the A4421 – Bicester Heritage is then on your right.

Getting around Bicester

Bicester to London

Taking the M40 south and running through the Chiltern Hills and Colne Valley Regional Park, a journey from Bicester to the nation’s bustling capital is a picturesque drive. The journey takes around an hour and a half, dependent on traffic as you reach the outskirts of the Greater London area.

Bicester to Oxford

Oxford is the closest city to Bicester and this famous university city boasts admirable architecture and postcard-perfect scenery. This short trip takes less than half an hour, giving you quick access to the city via the A34 road.

Book your Bicester van hire with Hertz and enjoy a smooth journey when travelling in the south-west.

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