Car Rental - Jersey
Rent a car in Jersey and uncover a fascinating blend of English and French influences with a warm climate, miles of beautiful sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and many important historical sites. Jersey is one of the UK’s sunniest and most beautiful destinations, and you can travel coast-to-coast with a reliable car rental.
The largest of the Channel Islands and the most southerly point of the British Isles, Jersey is a self-governing Crown dependency of the United Kingdom. Closer to France than the south coast of England, it’s a tiny haven in the Channel just nine miles by five in size. However, don’t let size put you off, the island is home to some beautiful scenery, fantastic fortifications and stunning views across the water.
Car rental in Jersey is the very best way to see what it has to offer, giving you the chance to hop from fort to fort and drive to some of the most serene and scenic walks you’ll find anywhere in Europe.
Choose from our extensive collection of vehicles, ranging from compact cars for couples and single travelers, all the way to large family-friendly SUVs and sportier models. There are no hidden extras to pay and our best price guarantee means that, in the unlikely event you find a lower Hertz price, we'll refund the difference.
Collect your Jersey rental car at Jersey Airport and embark on a sun-filled adventure.
Jersey Locations
A Quick Guide to Jersey
Jersey enjoys more hours of sunshine per year than any other part of the British Isles, making it well worth a visit to bask in the glory of its marvelous sandy beaches. Whether you’re wandering its rugged coastal walks, discovering fascinating attractions, or cruising in your Jersey rental car, you’re never short of things to do here.
Island Fortress
Owing to its exposed position in the English Channel, Jersey has long been a prime target for international invaders. As such, it retains to this day a wealth of artefacts and architecture that tell the tale of its storied past as an oft-attacked fortification. Not surprisingly, the island boasts a collection of impressive defensive forts, the pick of which is the 16th-century Elizabeth Castle, standing proudly on its own tiny island in St Aubin's Bay.
At low tide you can take advantage of the waters subsiding to walk out to the island. There’s also the option of taking your Jersey car rental on one of the ferries from the harbor at nearby St Helier – the island’s cosmopolitan capital and the main focus for shopping, eating, entertainment and nightlife.
Another dramatic coastal defensive site is the 13th-century Mont Orgueil Castle, above the harbor of Gorey on the island’s east coast. Built to protect Jersey against French invasion, the castle has breathtaking views across the Channel as well as staircases, turrets and secret rooms to uncover and explore.
Delve even further back in time at the dolmen, or Neolithic tomb, at La Hougue Bie, a few miles inland from Mont Orgueil Castle. This sacred site is one of the finest passage graves in Europe and, as one of the ten oldest buildings in the world, it’s an absolute must-see for anyone visiting the island. The site also includes an excellent archaeological museum.
Going Underground
Jersey was occupied by German forces during World War II, and this part of the island’s history is relayed in vivid and compelling detail at the Jersey War Tunnels. Buried deep underground in a hospital bunker built by Prisoners of War at Les Charrières de Malorey, a few miles east of the airport, the complex consists of almost a mile of chambers and corridors in which the experiences of the island residents as well as the occupiers are brought to life in striking detail.
Festival Fun
Festivals play a big a part of life in Jersey. In August, residents celebrate the annual Battle of Flowers, when the streets are drowned in color, filled with flower-bedecked floats accompanied by musicians, dancers and entertainers. It all happens again the following night at the Moonlight Parade when the floats are spectacularly illuminated against the night sky by thousands of lights.
Island Tastes
The island also has its own distinct food culture that makes use of its wealth of local produce. Best known are the sublime Jersey Royal potatoes that you’ll find on the menus of the island's restaurants, but Jersey is also famed for its seafood; scallops from Bouley Bay, oysters from Grouville, lobster, chancre crab and mussels are all wonderful. And don’t forget the delicious local ice cream, made from the creamy milk of Jersey cows. To sample these fine local ingredients at their stunning best, reserve a table at the superb Tassili restaurant at the Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in St Helier, renowned for its perfect marriage of local ingredients and French flair.
Fitting so much into a small island, Jersey is replete with great things to see and do – car rental in Jersey means you can tick it all off in comfort and at your own pace.
Driving In and Around Jersey
The island of Jersey is compact, so everything you’ll want to see is easily reached. The island’s airport is in the west of the island, at St Peter, only five miles from the main town and capital of St Helier. The beautiful beach at St Brelade’s Bay is a 10-minute drive while the north coast’s favorite beach, Plémont, is only 15 minutes from the airport by car and a further 10 minutes from St Helier. In short, you can uncover the island’s finest gems in a Jersey car rental.
Though small, Jersey has 350 miles of roads, but only a handful are main roads, meaning that getting to more remote places will involve driving on narrow, twisting country lanes. This makes for some of the most beautiful routes you’ll find anywhere in the UK, but it also means you need to take extra care while on the roads.
Due to the high number of narrow roads, the maximum speed limit on all island roads is 40mph. This reduces to 30mph in built-up areas and 20mph in some towns and villages. Speed limits are clearly signposted throughout. Driving in Jersey, as in the rest of the UK, is on the left-hand side. Be sure to check your route when traveling in your Jersey rental car.
One major difference from the mainland UK is that traffic lights have a different sequence. There is no amber and lights go directly from red to green and vice versa. Also note that a yellow line at a junction means that you should stop and give way.
Parking is generally not a problem and is cheaper than in many towns and cities in the UK. Although most large attractions have their own parking lots, parking in St Helier and at many popular beaches is limited. A single yellow line on the side of the road means that parking is not permitted at any time. Fines are high so don’t be tempted to ignore this when parking your Jersey car rental. Payment for on-street parking and for most parking lots is by pay card. Speak to our helpful staff for help and to find out more information about paying parking charges.
