Car hire Nottingham

The diverse delights of Nottingham attract innumerable visitors every year. The chance of following in the steps of Robin Hood, excellent shopping and nightlife, and unique sites such as the Brewhouse Yard Museum ensure this preferred destination status is unlikely to change any time soon. Self-drive vehicles are the optimum choice for regional explorations and the best deals can be located if you compare car hire online.

Transport

The busy East Midlands Airport is 20 miles from central Nottingham. The city rail station has trains from London St Pancras, Leeds, Birmingham and many other regional towns. Trams, buses and taxis serve city districts. Destinations and sights farther afield are easier when driving a car hire in Nottingham.

Car Hire Nottingham

Visitors with their own vehicles are able to venture beyond the Lace Market and the castle district. Derby, the Peak District and Sherwood Forest are within comfortable range when driving. Globally recognized vehicle suppliers including Enterprise, Avis and Hertz are represented in Nottingham.

Driving

Nottingham's public transport system is quite good, and central tourism draws are mostly within walking distance of each other, so visitors do not really need a car in the city itself. Many regional attractions are not served by public transport and the only way of getting to them is by car. A good, well-signed road network, including the M1 motorway, allows drivers to get around Nottinghamshire without fuss.

Things To See and Do

Using car rental in Nottingham Wollaton Hall and the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, both on the outer edges of the city, can be reached comfortably. Crich Tramway Village and Matlock are on the main route into the Peak District from Nottingham. Belvoir Castle is just off the A52 Grantham road. Sherwood Forest is north of town, close to Mansfield.

Best Time To Visit

As is the case with most English cities, Nottingham is best visited during the summer months between late May and early September. Temperatures usually hover just above the 20°C mark and there are occasional heat waves. From November to February the thermometer shows around 0°C and there is often frost on the ground.