Car Rental - Stamford

 

Rent a car in Stamford, Connecticut to experience the city’s cultural and natural history. Explore its beaches, bird sanctuaries, wetlands, woodlands and trails, for a relaxing vacation with the family.

Located approximately halfway between Manhattan and New Haven on the East Coast, Stamford is the perfect spot for business car rental or a vacation, with museums, a thriving sports scene, and theaters right on your doorstep.

Pick up your rental car from Stamford at our pick-up location near Stamford’s West Main Street and begin your adventure. And at the end of your stay, you can drop your car off at any one of our Hertz locations across the state.

Whatever your reason for visiting, our Stamford car rental has just the right vehicle for you. Choose from our great range of family cars, SUVs and sedans and book your Hertz rental today.

Stamford Locations

A Quick Guide to Stamford

Fort-stamford

Fort Stamford

900 Westover Road, Stamford, CT 06902

An historic site and formal garden park with many species of beautiful trees and flowers. Learn how Fort Stamford was used in the Revolutionary War and take a stroll through the foliage.

Kosciuszko-park

Kosciuszko Park

200 Elmcroft Road, Stamford, CT 06902

A stunning 18-acre waterfront park, with a safe playground, BBQ and picnic area, sports fields and walking trails. A great day out for all the family.

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Scalzi Park

1902-2190 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06902

Great recreational space for the sportier visitor, with tennis courts, basketball court, running track and skate park. And families can relax and enjoy walking the trail and stopping off for a picnic.

Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Downtown

275 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06901

A contemporary hotel, a short walk from the University of Connecticut and Mill River Park. With bright, modern rooms, an indoor pool and an exercise room, this three-star hotel has all you need for a city break in Stamford. Parking for your rental car in Stamford is available 0.2 miles away in the Summer Street Garage.

Hyatt Regency Greenwich

1800 East Putman Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

This classic style four-star hotel is set between Stamford and Cos Cob and close to Cove Island Park. With an on-site restaurant, fitness center, indoor pool and spa, and a beautiful lounge surrounded by an indoor garden, it’s the perfect spot for relaxing and unwinding.

The Stamford Hotel

700 East Main Street, Stamford, CT 06401

A modern three-star hotel with a central position just off the I-95, it’s near the main restaurants and shops. Only six miles from the Bruce Museum of Arts and Science, this hotel is great for those looking for a base near the city center.

Brasitas

954 East Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902

A nuevo Latino restaurant, within tropical décor surroundings. Brasitas combines Latin fusion cuisine with Latin American traditions and values to provide an authentic Latin menu, with vegetarian and vegan options also catered for.

Olio

934 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907

Take a ride north with your rental car from Stamford’s downtown to the leafy district of Springdale. Olio offers a mix of intimate, casual and fine dining to create a unique atmosphere that serves up New American cuisine. The menu changes seasonally depending on available local ingredients, so be sure to reserve a table for your visit.

Trip’s Restaurant

348 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907

An elegant restaurant offering seafood, pasta and steaks as well as vegetarian options. The restaurant is close to Glenbrook Shopping district so perfect for a break during a busy day bargain hunting.

Driving In and Around Stamford

  • 232 Southfield Ave Parking (06902) is open 24/7, close to TGM Anchor Point Marina, John J Boccuzzi Park and the Innis Arden Golf Club.
  • Bedford Street Garage (06901) has 850 spaces for your rental car in Stamford and is close to Stamford’s Downtown, Cubeta Stadium and Miller Park.
  • Mianus River Parking (06902) is open 24/7, close to Mianus River Park, Fort Stamford and Newman Mills Park.
  • Interstate 95 (I-95) is the main route that serves downtown Stamford, with four exits. It links Port Chester, NY with Hopkinton, RI. It runs close to our car rental on Stamford’s North State Street.
  • The Merritt Parkway is for passenger vehicles only in the northern part of the city and links the Hutchinson River Parkway with the Milford Parkway.
  • Route 1 is the main road in Stamford and is used for most commuting traffic. It’s mainly used for short distances and local traffic.

How to Get From Stamford to Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

It takes 15 minutes to drive the 9 miles with your rental car from Stamford to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.

  1. Leave the car rental lot on Stamford’s 465 West Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902
  2. Take the I-95 N
  3. Follow until you merge on to Flax Hill Road and follow signs for the Aquarium.

 

How to Get From Stamford to New Haven

It takes just 45 minutes to travel the 42 miles by rental car from Stamford to New Haven.

Take the I-95 out of Stamford and head east, then continue on this route and follow signs for New Haven center.

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