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Car Rental - Nottingham
Legendary characters and literary heroes write Nottingham’s famous past. With a rental car you’ll have the freedom to discover the city and surrounding areas that inspired the romantic poetry of Lord Byron and novels of DH Lawrence.
We have a number of convenient pick-up locations across Nottingham for your rental car, including one at the train station in the heart of the city. We offer a best price guarantee that means we’ll refund the difference if you find a better Hertz price.
Whether you’re traveling to Nottingham for business or vacation, we have the perfect car for you in our fleet, including stick shift and automatic options. Get behind the wheel of your Nottingham car rental with Hertz and make the most of great highway connections from Nottingham to the Midlands and the wider UK.
Nottingham Locations
A Quick Guide to Nottingham
Uncover a Legend
Step back to the days of Robin Hood with a visit to Nottingham Castle, said to have once been the base of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Dating back to Norman times in the 11th century, these walls have witnessed legends, civil war sieges, and political scandals. Since the mid-19th century, the castle has been a museum and art gallery.
Explore the City of Caves which twist and turn beneath the castle and city. Dating back to medieval times, this underground maze is packed with stories of skullduggery and mystery. Take a guided tour or explore at your own pace.
Get to know the story of Robin Hood in-depth with a character-led tour. by Ezekial Bone. The Robin Hood tour of Nottingham covers everything you want to know about the infamous outlaw and is led by none other than the man himself.
The History of Lace
Get behind the wheel of your Nottingham car rental and head to the Lace Market and explore streets dating back to the Middle Ages when Nottingham was the lace capital of the world. A dense sprawl of warehouses and narrow alleys make up the area to this day. Admire Victorian buildings and red-brick warehouses, now home to cutting-edge creative businesses and upmarket restaurants.
Stop off at the National Justice Museum in the Lace Market area to learn about British crime and punishment over the centuries. Live action tours – complete with jailers in character – make for a great day out for all the family. Hear tales of medieval torture devices and trials by fire as you explore the preserved courtrooms, prison cells and dungeons.
A City of Literature
In 2015 Nottingham was officially deemed a UNESCO City of Literature. It’s no surprise as the winding streets and old buildings were the inspiration for famous authors including DH Lawrence and Lord Byron.
Drive out in your Nottingham car rental to the stately house Byron called home. Inside Newstead Abbey you’ll find the poet’s private apartments, perfectly preserved since he lived there during the early 19th century.
Admire the views that inspired one of the greatest romantic poets and find tranquility in the ornate Japanese garden in the sprawling grounds, where peacocks strut their stuff.
Visit Eastwood, a short drive from Nottingham in your rental car, to discover the birthplace of DH Lawrence. His Victorian home has been renovated back to its original state, complete with furniture and personal items from the Lawrence family.
You can get an authentic feel for Lawrence’s life in a Victorian mining colony, which shaped some of this greatest works. From here it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside.
Woodland Walks in a Legendary Forest
Head to the legendary Sherwood Forest and walk in the footsteps of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Once a royal hunting ground, ancient trees and mossy groves line the peaceful walking trails.
The legend of Robin Hood lives on in these lands, giving the forest a magical feel. With more than 1,000 acres of sprawling woodland, the forest is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Spot birds in the foliage and fallow deer amongst the pines.
Make the most of your trip to Nottingham with a rental car. From Sherwood Forest to the Lace Market, you’ll have no trouble finding things to do in this cultural region.
Driving In and Around Nottingham
Nottingham is a city at the heart of the English Midlands. You can explore areas that inspired famous poets and authors and take a day trip to Sherwood Forest to uncover the legend of Robin Hood. You can also enjoy the easy driving routes in your Nottingham car rental to the buzzing hubs of Birmingham and Leicester .
The A60 runs through the city of Nottingham, leading from Loughborough in the south to Doncaster in the north. A 40-minute drive in your Nottingham car rental up this road will take you to the town of Mansfield, where you’ll find access to the woodland trails of Sherwood Forest, home of the legendary Robin Hood.
Stop off en route to see Newstead Abbey, once home to the poet Lord Byron, or take the A610 north-west to Eastwood to find the birthplace of novelist DH Lawrence.
Parking lots in the center of Nottingham are plentiful, making it an easy city to explore by car. There are plenty in convenient locations, including at Popham Street near the National Justice Museum. A full list complete with a detailed map can be found on the Nottingham City Council website.
Nottingham is home to a large university, and plenty of cyclists use the road network throughout the city – look out for them when driving around in your Nottingham car rental and be aware of cycle lanes.
On the outskirts of the city, the M1 highway is easily accessible. This is one of the UK’s main routes and runs from the capital of London up to the northern city of Leeds, passing through Leicester and Sheffield.
