Car Rental - Akron

 

Rent a car in Akron, Ohio, to discover this understated gem in the Buckeye State. Akron is a city with an artistic spirit, with a vibrant live music scene and street art-filled streets.

Our branches, including car rental at the nearby Akron-Canton Airport, are conveniently located with you in mind. You’ll be in the city quickly, while neighboring Cleveland and the rest of the state are ready for exploration.

You can do all this in your choice of Akron rental car from our versatile and modern range. For holiday car rentals for family trips, consider our SUVs with space galore. Or opt for something sportier, sleeker and more compact for business car rental or a romantic road trip.

Reserve Akron car rental today with Hertz and make the most of the ‘Rubber Capital of the World’.

Akron Locations

A Quick Guide to Akron

Jilly’s Music Room

Jilly’s Music Room

111 North Main Street, OH, 44308

Live music is the lifeblood of Akron – this is home of The Black Keys – and Jilly’s one of the best spots in town. Music from local and touring groups leads to a fantastic and friendly atmosphere, so join the locals on the dancefloor. The lot across the street has limited valet parking for your Akron rental car available on weekends, so arrive early to take advantage.

Blue Hen Falls

Blue Hen Falls

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, OH, 44141

This wonderful park north of Akron is packed with natural splendor. The small but perfectly formed Blue Hen Falls are one of the highlights. It’s full of winding walking trails and from here, it’s just a mile to the equally lovely Buttermilk Falls. Elsewhere in the park, you’ll encounter local wildlife, and kids can be a junior ranger for the day. Parking for your Akron rental car is available by the Boston Mill Visitor Center.

Akron Art Museum

Akron Art Museum

1 South High Street, OH, 44308

The Akron Art Museum houses an eclectic and surprising collection that finds inspiration both locally and globally. Homegrown artists get their time to shine, while the painting and sculpture are particularly strong areas of this museum. The striking modern building is also home to a host of events and family-friendly learning experiences. There’s a parking deck right across the street for your rental car from Akron.

Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown

42 Furnace Street, OH, 44308

Location is key for this Marriott hotel. You’ll be close to the live music scene at Jilly’s Music Room and plenty more in the Northside District. Rooms are comfy and modern, while the indoor pool and fitness center are perfect for keeping in shape on the road. There is a daily fee for on-site parking, or you can park your Akron rental car outdoors for free just 200 yards from the hotel. If you rent an electric vehicle, you will be able to charge up at the hotel.

BLU-Tique Hotel

1 South Main Street, OH, 44308

Perfectly placed in the historic arts district, BLU-Tique also occupies a wonderful, atmospheric building. Guests can leave the comfort of their rooms and cross over to the hotel’s sister nightclub and restaurant. Groups will love the ‘Double Double’ rooms, featuring two double beds. Weekday parking attracts a small daily fee, though you can leave your Akron rental car for free as a guest on weekends. 

Hilton Garden Inn Akron

1307 East Market Street, OH, 43305

Close to I-76, this hotel not only benefits from great transport links if you want to get out and explore Akron, but you’re also just over the street from the Goodyear Theater. Rooms are spacious, there’s an indoor pool and good food options at Garden Grille & Bar. Complimentary self-parking is available for all guests, so you’ll have somewhere to leave your Akron car rental whenever you fancy exploring on foot.

Crave

57 East Market Street, OH, 44308

Head to the Arts District for wonderful food, playfully presented. Combinations can be unusual but make sense on the plate – scallops with a goat cheese crumble, or filet mignon with a lobster beurre blanc. Sometimes it pays to go off-piste – the buttermilk fried alligator tail is a left-field winner.

Diamond Grille

77 West Market Street, OH, 44308

Open since 1935, Diamond Grille is an Akron classic that offers assured dining in a refined yet unstuffy atmosphere. Seafood is perfect to start with, whether it’s their trademark shrimp cocktail, oysters or delicate Dungeness crab. After that, try and choose between prime steak, vegan stir fry and fresh fish.

Beppe Swenson’s Drive-In

Various locations

This local chain is more than just for food on the go. While there’s a retro thrill from ordering takeout and shakes right to your car window, Swenson’s have also perfected the burger over the last 85 years. Their ‘galley boy’, with two secret sauces, is an award winner and a favorite of LeBron James.

Driving In and Around Akron

  • Downtown Akron has more than 1,000 metered parking spaces. Meters operate from 8am till 6pm daily.
  • Broadway Deck (44308) is open 24/7, has daily parking rates and almost 700 spaces. It’s close to the university and the Civic Theater.
  • Cascade Deck (44308) is also open around the clock and has more than 2,000 parking spaces for your Akron rental car. From here, you’re only moments away from Akron Art Museum, John S. Knight Convention Center and plenty of local restaurants and stores.

 

  • Interstate 76 (I-76) runs east to west across Akron, cutting through Downtown on its way. It connects with I-71 to the west of the city, while east it takes you towards Youngstown, then drops southeast for Pittsburgh and beyond.
  • Interstate 77 (I-77) goes north to south through Akron. North, it leads to Cleveland and the shores of Lake Erie, while south it goes through Canton and on into West Virginia.
  • State Route 18 (SR-18) goes roughly east to west across northern Ohio. In Akron, it runs northeast to southwest through Downtown, where it’s known as East and West Market Street, passing Akron Art Museum and many other sights.

 

How to Get From Car Rental in Akron to Blue Hen Falls

Beautiful Blue Hen Falls are around a 30-minute drive north of car rental in Akron.

  1. Leave Akron car rental and get on OH-8 North.
  2. After approximately 13 miles, take Exit 14A for East Boston Mills Road, driving west.
  3. After around 4.5 miles, you’ll arrive at Blue Hen Falls.

 

How to Get From Car Rental in Akron to Cleveland 

Cleveland is around 40 miles to the north when you rent a car in Akron. Join the I-77 North, which will take you all the way into the city.

 

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