Van Hire Plymouth
Hertz Van Hire in Plymouth
Reserve van hire in Plymouth today to move goods and valuables across the city with ease. Whether you’re taking your family to university, moving house, or transporting furniture, there’s a Hertz van for every job.
Conveniently, there are two van hire desks in Plymouth. Both are located within the city on Commercial Road and at Plymouth B&Q, so select the location that works best for you.
Need to move items outside Plymouth? Don’t worry. Whether you’re traveling to Bristol or further up north to Cardiff, you can drop your vehicle off at your end destination.
There are two options to choose from for your Plymouth van hire:
- Daily Van Hire – Hire a van for an entire day to ensure you’re covered for long journeys.
- Hourly Van Hire – Subscribe to become a Hertz 24/7 member and hire a van for a set number of hours.
Pickup Locations Plymouth
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Plymouth Train Station
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0900-1700, Sa 0930-1330, Su closed
Address: 21B Commercial Road, Coxside
Phone: +44 (0) 1 752 664003
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Plymouth - Commercial Road
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0800-1600, Sa 0900-1300, Su closed
Address: 21B Commercial Road, , Coxside
Phone: +44 (0) 843 309 3061**
**Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone companys access charge
Driving in and around Plymouth
Key motorways in and around Plymouth
- M5 – links Plymouth and the South West to the Midlands and cities of Birmingham and Worcester. It can be reached from Plymouth by taking the A38 north, with the motorway starting on the outskirts of Exminster.
Main roads in Plymouth
- A38 – known locally as the Devon Expressway, this major road is a southward extension of the M5. The road runs east to west through central Plymouth, leading to Cornwall in the west and Exeter in the east. It is 292 miles long.
- A386 – a 60-mile primary route in Devon that starts in the centre of Plymouth. It forms Tavistock Road, the main route out of the city to the county’s north, towards Barnstaple and Bideford.
- B3250 – the local link between the A38 and central Plymouth, heading south off the Manadon Roundabout and heading through the areas of Compton and Mutley. The two-mile-long road follows the original route of the A386 in the area.
Congestion Charges
There is currently no congestion charge in Plymouth. However, you will need to pay a toll if you cross Tamar Bridge. For vans under 3.5 tonnes it costs £2 to cross the bridge, for vans over 3.5 tonnes it costs £4.90. Please check for the latest toll charges before you travel.
How to get to…
University of Plymouth
If you’re moving a family member or friend into the University of Plymouth, you’ll find accommodation is spread across the city. To reach the university campus, the easiest route is via the M5 motorway. Continue to the A38 Expressway via Exeter, leave the A38 at Marsh Mills interchange and take the A374 to arrive at the University of Plymouth.
Safestore
If you need to transport furniture, clothes, and other items to storage, visit Plymouth Safestore – conveniently located within the Parkway Industrial Estate. Take the Devon Expressway to Longbridge Road and follow 12 Street Modwen Road until you reach Safestore.
Plymouth B&Q
Head to B&Q to pick up some DIY supplies, building hardware, and outdoor furniture in Crownhill Retail Park just off Tavistock Road near the Derriford Roundabout. You can also find one of our van hire pick-up points here, which is open 24/7, meaning you can pick up and drop off your vehicle as and when you are finished with it at a time that suits you best.
Plymouth Ferry Port
The city’s ferry port is situated in Plymouth’s south-western area. Going south from Exeter, head southwest on the A38 to Plymouth. Exit the A38 at the A374 and follow signs to the ‘Continental Ferry Port’.
Exeter
To drive your hire van from Plymouth to the neighbouring city of Exeter, join the Devon Expressway / A38 and follow it until you reach the A379 exit. Take the exit and continue to Chudleigh Road and turn right onto Alphington Road on A377. Follow the A3015 and take B3212 to B3183 to arrive in Exeter.
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