Van hire Watford

Key Motorways In And Around Watford

• M25 – also known as the London Orbital Motorway, the M25 runs for 117 miles and circles almost all Greater London, passing through Watford.
• M1 – runs north-south in England, passing Watford to the northeast. The M1 connects Watford with London in the south and Milton Keynes and Northampton in the north.
• A1 – lies to the east of Watford and can be reached from the town via the M1 or A405 and A414. Connects with Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage.

Main Roads in Watford

• A411 – cuts through the centre of Watford, passing Bushey and Elstree on its way east to Barnet.
• A4008 – runs north to south through the centre of Watford, and becomes Courtenay Avenue on its way into Harrow to the south.
• A412 – connects Watford with Slough to the southwest, passing through Maple Cross and West Hyde on the way.

Congestion Charges

There are no congestion charges operating in Watford. However, if you are travelling into central London, please be aware of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Low Emission Zone (LEZ). The charges change according to vehicle type and time, so it is recommended to plan ahead if travelling to the capital.

How To Get To…

The University of Westminster

The University of Westminster can be accessed via the M1 from Watford. When you reach Brent Cross, drive south on the A41, then skirt London Zoo and The Regent’s Park and follow the road down to the University. The journey will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.

Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow is around 20 miles away and is the closest airport serving Watford. The drive can take up to an hour, depending on traffic and congestion. Simply head north out of the town centre to join the M25 and exit via Junction 14. Follow signs for the airport to arrive at Terminal 5.

Costco Watford

The Costco in Watford is located on Hartspring Lane in Bushey, which is easily accessed off the A41. Just over the road is also where our Hertz van rental office is located, at the Hilton Hotel on Elton Way, making it convenient to pick up and transport larger items in your hire van.

Watford B&Q

If you’re planning on transporting a lot of DIY equipment in your hire van, Watford B&Q is easy to drive to. It’s found within the Watford Arches Retail Park, slightly south of the town centre. Simply take the A41, A4008 and Waterfields Way to reach it from our pick-up location; alternatively, if you’ve signed up to Hertz 24/7, you can pick a van up from here for the number of hours you need it.

Big Yellow Self Storage Watford

Offload or unload your items from secure storage in Watford. The storage facility is situated to the west of Watford town centre. From Watford centre, take the A4178 northbound and turn onto A412 Rickmansworth Road. Enter the car park after the roundabout on Ascot Road.