Hertford car hires from £26/day

On average a car hire in Hertford costs £23 per day.

The average price of fuel in Hertford is £4.95 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £79, depending on the car size.

Premium (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hertford.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, U-Save, Avis, Dollar, Arnold Clark, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Practical Car & Van Rental.

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Premium car hire in Hertford costs £20 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Hertford costs £44 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Hertford costs £76 per day, on average.

In Hertford, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION London Luton airport (14 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Hertford offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Hertford, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

You can choose from various vehicle types when booking car hire in Hertford. Solo travellers or couples planning to stay in Hertfordshire may prefer to hire a mini, economy or compact car, which make it easier to navigate narrow and rural streets. Full-size and premium cars will suit families or travellers planning to take to the highways and travel between cities around England. It’s also worth noting that the cost of fuel in the UK is comparatively expensive, so economy cars with efficient fuel usage may suit those travelling on a budget.

The speed limit on Hertford roads is usually 30 mph (48 kph), with a lower 20 mph (32 kph) limit on one-way streets and around schools. On main roads, the limit increases to 40 mph (64 kph), while on dual carriageways, you can drive at 50 mph (80 kph). Once you are outside the town, the limit on motorways can be up to 70 mph (113 kph). Sections of the major A1 and A10 roads, which will take you from Hertford to London, operate much lower speed limits in urban areas, particularly when entering built-up suburbs. Speed cameras are placed along all major roads and are usually sign-posted on approach.

There are several designated public car parks in Hertford. Most are open 24 hours and offer reasonable prices, including free parking for up to 30min at most sites. You can expect to pay around 90p (₹ 82) per hour or around £ 4.80 (₹ 440) for all-day parking. If you want to visit Panshanger Park and walk around Osprey Lake, the car park here operates a flat day rate of roughly £ 2.50 (₹ 230). On Sundays, parking around the town is usually free of charge. There are several multi-storey indoor car parks with secure barrier entry, as well as on-street and outdoor options. You can pay for a ticket with cash or by card at automated machines and must display it in your car window for the duration of your stay.