Car Rental - Lawrenceville


Rent a car in Lawrenceville and you’ll be ideally placed to explore this peaceful and family-friendly city, known for its sprawling parks and immersive museums. Spend sunny Georgia afternoons relaxing by the lake at local favorite, Rhodes Jordan Park.

Our Lawrenceville car rental office is located at Riverside Parkway, a short 10-minute drive from the center of Lawrenceville. Once you’ve picked up your rental, you can head straight for the city or explore nearby sites like Chadwick Lake.

In our collection of Lawrenceville rental cars, you’ll find spacious SUVs, pick-up trucks and minivans—ideal if you’re bringing the whole family along for your Lawrenceville adventure. Compact sedans are perfect for getting you from A to B for business car rental.

Reserve your rental car in Lawrenceville today with Hertz to explore this idyllic corner of Georgia and to venture further afield to Atlanta and Marietta.

Lawrenceville Locations

A Quick Guide to Lawrenceville

Rhodes Jordan Park

Rhodes Jordan Park

100 East Crogan Street, GA, 30043

On sunny days in Lawrenceville, there’s no better place to be than Rhodes Jordan Park. Set around a tranquil 22-acre lake, this park stretches out for 162 acres, offering a selection of winding walking trails, outdoor tennis and basketball courts and a community center.

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Gwinnett History Museum

455 South Perry Street, GA, 30046

Small but perfectly formed, the Gwinnett History Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the area. Dating back to the 1830s and once serving as a radio station, it now contains exhibits relating to farming, textiles and much more. Parking for your Lawrenceville rental car is free while you visit, although the museum appreciates small donations of $1.

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Lawrenceville Lawn

210 Luckie Street, GA, 30046

You’ll find this spacious park in downtown Lawrenceville. Having recently undergone a huge renovation, it now features a permanent amphitheater for live music concerts, as well as picnic tables sheltered under arbors. Regular events include outdoor movie screenings and theater performances. You can find free parking for your Lawrenceville rental car on-site, or at the overspill lot on Luckie Street across the way.

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf

1948 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, GA, 30097

Contemporary and spacious, this hotel has its own bistro serving up Starbucks coffee in the mornings, and handcrafted cocktails in the evenings. The state-of-the-art fitness center is open 24/7, while there’s also an indoor pool for refreshing dips. You can also access free parking for your Lawrenceville rental car during your stay.

Hampton Inn Lawrenceville Duluth

6010 Sugarloaf Parkway, GA, 30043

When it comes to taking in all that Lawrenceville has to offer, the Hampton Inn is perfectly placed. Just off the I-85, it’s also steps from the Sugarloaf Mills Mall. Enjoy light and airy rooms as well as a free breakfast every morning. Spend sunny days soaking in the outdoor saltwater pool. Free parking for your Lawrenceville rental car is included when you stay at the Hampton Inn.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta NE Gwinnett Sugarloaf

2225 Riverside Parkway, GA, 30043

This all-suite hotel is the perfect choice for those wanting to explore both Lawrenceville and Georgia’s capital, as it’s only a 30-minute drive from Atlanta. Included in your stay are made-to-order breakfasts, a complimentary evening reception, and free parking for your Lawrenceville car rental.

Frida’s Mexican Restaurant

706 Grayson Highway #206, GA, 30045

For traditional Mexican fare, head straight to Frida’s Mexican Restaurant, which is named after iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Dishes are big on tradition and even bigger on taste: think buttery chicken marinated in tequila, or juicy shrimp enchiladas topped with avocado and cilantro sauce.

Jay’s Caribbean Cuisine

150 Hurricane Shoals Road NW, GA, 30046

This family-run restaurant celebrates Caribbean food and culture with its colorful decor and vibrant dishes. Sample traditional options like spicy jerk chicken or the hearty oxtail stew. There are also plenty of vegetarian options.

Local Republic

139 North Perry Street, GA, 30046

For gourmet burgers and small plates, stop off at Local Republic, where you can enjoy fresh meals made from scratch. Vegetarians will love the curry cauliflower and eggplant banh mi with red curry aioli, while meat-eaters will be hard pushed to decide between the Smash Republic double-stack burger with a choice of toppings, or the mojo chicken with sweet potato gnocchi.

Driving In and Around Lawrenceville

  • The Parking Deck (30046) is located on East Crogan Street, just behind the Aurora Theatre, and offers free parking in the center of Lawrenceville for your rental car.
  • Gwinnett Justice and Admin Center (30046) offers free parking in front of the building on Langley Drive. There are lighted sidewalks to help you find your way after dark.
  • The Historic Square (30046) has several locations which offer up to two hours of free parking for your Lawrenceville rental car, seven days a week.

 

  • Interstate 85 (I-85) is a major highway connecting five southeastern states, including Georgia. It skirts the western edge of Lawrenceville, leading south to Atlanta and north to Greenville.
  • US Route 29 (US 29) cuts through Georgia between the Alabama and South Carolina state lines. To the south it passes through the towns of Lilburn and Tucker before merging with the US 78 on its way into Atlanta.
  • Georgia State Route 20 (SR 20) takes the shape of the letter ‘J’ when rotated 90 degrees, carving a 165-mile route from the Floyd County on the Alabama state line to just southeast of the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

 

How to Get From Car Rental in Lawrenceville to Atlanta

It’ll take you between 35 and 45 minutes to drive from car rental in Lawrenceville to Atlanta. Hop in your rental car and drive west on SR 120 until you reach University Parkway. Merge onto SR 136, then join SR 85 which will take you all the way southwest to Atlanta.

 

How to Get From Lawrenceville Car Rental to Athens

To drive from Lawrenceville car rental to Athens, a city known for its awe-inspiring Antebellum architecture, it takes just under an hour. Drive east on US 29, which becomes US 78 on the approach to Athens.

 

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