Hemel Hempstead car rentals

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.

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Hemel Hempstead only have manual transmission cars.

Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, U-Save, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar and Hertz.

Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save and Hertz.

The only car rental company onsite at Stansted airport is GREEN MOTION.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, and Hertz.

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An Economy car rental in Hemel Hempstead costs $26 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Hemel Hempstead costs $31 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Hemel Hempstead costs $38 per day, on average.

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.

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