Car Rental - Worcester

 

Rent a car in Worcester to easily explore eastern Massachusetts at your leisure. The city is filled with plenty of pleasant green spaces and an abundance of intriguing museums.

We have a handful of Hertz holiday car rental pick-up locations dotted across the city, including at Worcester Regional Airport.

Browse our selection online and find the holiday car rental best suited to your trip. Large SUVs provide comfort for the whole family, while sedans are a stylish drive and ideal for business car rental.

With car rental in Worcester, the roads of the rest of the state are wide open to you. Take the I-93 North to reach the historical state capital Boston in less than an hour. Alternatively, drive a further 20 minutes from Boston and you’ll reach the storied streets of Salem. Springfield is an hour’s drive west and it takes just under two hours to reach Pittsfield by the New York state line.

Worcester Locations

A Quick Guide to Worcester

tower hill botanic garden

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

11 French Drive, MA, 01505

Explore more than 170 acres of blooming gardens at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Just a 20-minute drive from central Worcester in your holiday car rental, you’ll find a huge network of trails weaving through preserved woodlands. There’s also an apple orchard and a pleasant cottage garden with hardy perennials and annual wildflowers to discover. Spread a blanket across the grass and enjoy a tranquil picnic amid the flowers.

worcester art museum

Worcester Art Museum

55 Salisbury Street, MA, 01609

This is one of Worcester’s most popular museums and boasts more than 35,000 works from across the globe. Peruse the many exhibitions to learn about the Roman Empire, learn more about the voyage many took from the UK to American shores aboard the Mayflower and look out for intricate mosaic on the Renaissance Court floor. There’s also a large collection featuring artefacts from ancient Egypt and an entire section dedicated to the evolution of travel.

moore state park

Moore State Park

1 Sawmill Road, MA, 01612

Drive 20 minutes out of the city in your Worcester car rental to reach Moore State Park. Spanning across more than 700 acres, the park features foundations from several historical buildings and a restored sawmill amid natural beauty. Stroll by majestic waterfalls and a peaceful pond in search of local azaleas and rhododendrons.

Hilton Garden Inn Worcester

35 Major Taylor Boulevard, MA, 01608

This hotel is across the street from the DCU center and close to the university district. Rooms are light and spacious, and guests have full access to the heated indoor pool and fitness center. Enjoy a full American or a light continental breakfast at the Garden Grille and Bar in the morning, before you start your day

Spencer Country Inn

500 Main Street, MA, 01562

Reserve a tranquil and secluded stay, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Dating back to 1740, this mansion is located a 20-minute drive from Worcester in your holiday car rental. You’ll find it nestled within 130 acres of rolling green fields and magical woodlands. Rooms are rustic and cozy, featuring large Turkish rugs and plush four-poster beds.

AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester

125 Front Street, MA, 01608

This Marriott hotel offers sleek and modern rooms by Worcester City Hall and Worcester Common Park. Start your day with a European-inspired breakfast and spend your evening relaxing in the lounge.

The Sole Proprietor

118 Highland Street, MA, 01609

This New England seafood restaurant is known for its fresh and seasonal delicacies and daily evolving menu. Oysters here are baked, fried, steamed or served raw depending on your preference. They also boast an extensive and extremely tempting lobster and crab menu, as well as classic clam chowder and seared swordfish.

Flying Rhino Café

278 Shrewsbury Street, MA, 01604

Flying Rhino is an eclectic and inviting café with a varied menu. Sink your teeth into the Angus beef burger, served on a sweet brioche bun and topped with sharp cheddar and pickles. The buffalo chicken wontons are also a must-try and come with a buffalo sauce and creamy buttermilk dip, while the beer-battered haddock comes with sweet potato fries and homemade broccoli slaw.

Via Italian Table

89 Shrewsbury Street, MA, 01604

Park your Worcester car rental and sample classic Italian flavors at this elegant restaurant. Diners can sample plates of crispy pork meatballs, expertly grilled pizzas and traditional chicken Alfredo pasta in an atmospheric and well-lit dining room.

Driving In and Around Lincoln

  • Worcester Common Garage (01608) is ideal for parking your Worcester car rental close to Worcester City Hall and Worcester Common Park and accepts cash, MasterCard and Visa payments.
  • 45 Shrewsbury Street Parking Lot (01604) is just off the I-290 and offers easy access to the many popular restaurants on the street.
  • On-street parking for your holiday car rental is available across the city. Time limits vary between locations and payment can be made with coins or credit cards.
  • Interstate 290 (I-290) passes through central Worcester and connects the city to Auburn in the west and Shrewsbury in the east.
  • Interstate 90 (I-90) begins in Massachusetts at Worcester and continues north to Sterling, Lancaster and Leominster.
  • Route 9 is a west-east running road that starts in Pittsfield and joins the I-290 in Worcester, continuing to Boston.

How to Get From Worcester Regional Airport to Downtown

It takes around 15 minutes to drive from the airport into downtown Worcester in your holiday car rental.

  1. From the Hertz Worcester car rental lot, head southeast and merge on to Airport Drive.
  2. Turn left on to Goddard Memorial Drive.
  3. Turn left on to Mill Street, which curves right and becomes Pleasant Street.
  4. Drive to the roundabout and take the 2nd exit.
  5. Turn right on to Main Street in downtown Worcester.

 

How to Get From Worcester to Boston

Reach the historical city of Boston in as little as one hour with car rental from Worcester. Follow the MA-146 South out of the city and take Exit 10 to get on to the I-90. Continue on the I-93 North and take Exit 24B, following signs into Boston.