Nottinghamshire car rentals

Car hire in Nottinghamshire is a convenient way to see the county and beyond. Visit key attractions like Nottingham Castle in Nottingham city centre, or Sherwood Forest in Mansfield. On your departure from Nottinghamshire, you can easily drive to Nottingham or East Midlands Airport, many car hire companies in the county allow you to return your vehicle to a different branch to the one you picked it up from, making car hire a convenient choice whatever your plans are. There are also car hire branches in Nottinghamshire at key train stations.

The speed limit in the centre of Nottingham and other towns in Nottinghamshire is 30mph, the suburban limit is 60mph, and if you are driving on a motorway this is increased to 70mph. However, this is just a general guide and you should always look out for speed limit signs at all times. If you’re leaving Nottinghamshire to Lincolnshire, you’ll need to cross the Dunham bridge, which involves paying a toll, however the cost is only around 40p and you don’t have to worry about having cash on you as you can use your credit or debit card to make the payment.

To hire a standard car in Nottinghamshire you have to be over 21 years old, some larger or more powerful vehicles may have higher age restrictions so it’s always worth checking in advance. Even if you are 21 years old, you’ll also need to have held your driving licence for a full year before hiring a car in Nottinghamshire. It is also important to consider that some companies impose a young driver surcharge for drivers under 25 years old. If you fall into these categories you can easily check vehicle age requirements when choosing a vehicle, both online and in-person, these could also differ between companies.

Economy (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Nottinghamshire.

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