Hemel Hempstead is a large, modern town situated just north of London in the county of Hertfordshire. A good network of primary and secondary roads criss-cross this area and with a car hire in Hemel Hempstead, you have the advantage of freely roaming around town and the convenience of visiting areas outside the reach of train networks. The towns of Stevenage (22 miles via the A1/A44) and Milton Keynes (32 miles via the M1) are two such destinations you can discover.
If you select London Luton Airport (LTN) as the place to pick up a hire car in Hemel Hempstead, you will be just 12 miles from the town centre and perfectly positioned for an immediate start to your explorations. Just outside the airport’s terminal entrance is a collection point for the free shuttle that will transport you the short distance to the Car Hire Centre where you can pick up a vehicle.
Hemel Hempstead has become a telecommunications and IT hub and has a thriving engineering sector owing to its excellent road connections with London, so you should expect traffic to be busy during the morning and evening rush hours. The M1 and A41 sandwich the town east and west and are prone to slowdowns outbound and inbound while the A414 (St. Albans Road) and B487 are streets to watch as they pass through the town centre. Moderate pedestrian and cycle traffic should also be anticipated so use caution near residential zones and in the centre of town.
Avoid streets around the Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate during the morning hours from 07:00-09:00 and again between 18:00 and 20:30 when traffic will be heaviest. The Bennetts End district contains several schools which will cause traffic delays due to reduced speed limits during the morning rush hours and again during the afternoon 14:30-16:00 when they recess. You should also anticipate active traffic during the 13:00-15:00 period along roads through central locations.
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FAQs about renting a car in Hemel Hempstead
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On average a rental car in Hemel Hempstead costs $60 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Hemel Hempstead found in the last 2 weeks is $60.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise ($85/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Ncp Car Park, Hillfield Road HP2 4AB (1 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Hemel Hempstead. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Hemel Hempstead is $8.47 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $102 and $135, depending on the car size.
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hemel Hempstead.
A Mini car rental in Hemel Hempstead costs $47 per day, on average.
A Economy car rental in Hemel Hempstead costs $60 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Hemel Hempstead costs $49 per day, on average.
In Hemel Hempstead, cars are most frequently rented at Easirent c/o Airparks, Grove Road (7 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Hemel Hempstead costs $422 per week ($60 per day).
On average a rental car in Hemel Hempstead costs $1,807 per month ($60 per day).
Most car rental providers in Hemel Hempstead offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Hemel Hempstead, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
Size offers no particular advantage when travelling along the roads in Hemel Hempstead. Determining the best car to choose therefore depends on the number of passengers along for the ride and how much you intend to spend. Larger vehicles offer a more comfortable ride but can present problems when it comes to on-street parking, while smaller compacts suffer no constraints.
Travelling at speeds of 30mph along inner city streets is fine unless you are driving near certain restricted areas where reductions to about 20mph may be enforced. Along the A414 and the B487, speeds of 40mph are common along certain stretches where appropriate signs are posted. If you’re on the A41, between 50mph-60mph is acceptable, while the M1 allows for a top speed of 70mph.
Dacorum Borough Council administers a number of public car parks around Hemel Hempstead. Rates vary from location to location: at some the first hour is free, whereas at others, tariffs range from £0.40 to £1 for the first hour. Extended parking is available at all public parking garages and holders of Blue Badges park free at any time regardless of location or limit. On-street parking is available on selected streets with a maximum stay of 4h at a rate of around £0.50 for the first hour. Please note there is no free parking in Hemel Hempstead on Sundays or public holidays at public parking garages.
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