Hemel Hempstead car hire

Size offers no particular advantage when travelling along the roads in Hemel Hempstead. Determining the best car to choose therefore depends on the number of passengers along for the ride and how much you intend to spend. Larger vehicles offer a more comfortable ride but can present problems when it comes to on-street parking, while smaller compacts suffer no constraints.

Travelling at speeds of 30mph along inner city streets is fine unless you are driving near certain restricted areas where reductions to about 20mph may be enforced. Along the A414 and the B487, speeds of 40mph are common along certain stretches where appropriate signs are posted. If you’re on the A41, between 50mph-60mph is acceptable, while the M1 allows for a top speed of 70mph.

Dacorum Borough Council administers a number of public car parks around Hemel Hempstead. Rates vary from location to location: at some the first hour is free, whereas at others, tariffs range from £0.40 to £1 for the first hour. Extended parking is available at all public parking garages and holders of Blue Badges park free at any time regardless of location or limit. On-street parking is available on selected streets with a maximum stay of 4h at a rate of around £0.50 for the first hour. Please note there is no free parking in Hemel Hempstead on Sundays or public holidays at public parking garages.

The average price of fuel in Hemel Hempstead is €5.78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €69 and €92, depending on the car size.

Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hemel Hempstead.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, U-Save, Avis, Dollar, EZ Drive Car Rentals and keddy by Europcar.

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Budget, U-Save, Dollar and keddy by Europcar.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget, keddy by Europcar, National and DRIVALIA.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Avis, Dollar and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Avis, Dollar, keddy by Europcar and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Avis, Dollar, keddy by Europcar and National.

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A Mini car hire in Hemel Hempstead costs €101 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Hemel Hempstead costs €60 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Hemel Hempstead costs €40 per day, on average.

When you hire a car in this town, you can enhance your experience by making use of the add-ons the agencies offer. If you’re travelling with children under the age of 12, you must legally have a child seat in the car. For those that are new to the area, a satellite navigation system is a good idea, as it helps you navigate your way through the streets. Additionally, if you plan to take a long journey, you can get an additional driver; this will reduce the time you spend behind the wheel.

Hemel Hempstead is a busy town outside of London and has lots of cyclists going through it each day. You should, therefore, regularly check your mirrors to ensure you are aware of your surroundings. Most of the roads in this town are shared between bikes and cars, so you should be extra vigilant when coming up to a roundabout or a turn.