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.
It’s even easier to hire a car with the Hertz 24/7 app. Download it from the App Store or Google Play to find your nearest available hire car – there’s no need to travel to a pick-up location.
We’ll drive you through every step, sending a personalised code a few minutes before your arrival. Keys in hand, you’ll be free to explore the bountiful British Isles.
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.
