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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- To city centre
- 11 mi
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- M1, A52, A60, A453, A6514 ring road
- Region
- England
- Population
- 323,632
- City IATA code
- NQT
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 11
- Rental companies
- 3
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Where to pick up a car in Nottingham
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
City centre
Offices 1Further from the centre
Offices 10Trent Basin
Old Basford
Beeston Rylands
Gedling
Redhill
New Stapleford
Toton
Rental companies in Nottingham
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Enterprise
- Offices
- 4
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
Thrifty
- Offices
- 1
Nottingham by car
Nottingham sits above a honeycomb of sandstone caves hollowed out under the old lace quarter, unusual ground for an English county capital. Sherwood woodland and the Peak District frame it on two sides, and the Trent gives the lower edge its shape.
Driving in Nottingham
Nottingham is reached by M1, A52, A60, A453 and A6514 ring road. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Driving through the centre is restricted, so most drivers park on the edge.
Where to park
Nottingham has nine park and ride sites around the city, and many link to the centre by tram or bus. On the tram, one route links Hucknall with Toton Lane and another links Phoenix Park park and ride with Clifton. At Broadmarsh, the rebuilt car park now also houses a bus station and a library.
Arriving by road
Drivers from the south leave the M1 at junction 24 or 25, and those coming from the north at junction 25 or 26.
From the airport without a car
East Midlands Airport connects to the city centre by the Skylink Express bus. The slower Skylink Nottingham bus covers the overnight hours.
Popular searches in Nottingham
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Day trips from Nottingham
- Derby14 mi
- Newark-on-Trent17 mi
- Matlock21 mi
Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
Where do I park in the centre of Nottingham?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Nottingham?
In the city centre: Hertz. In Trent Basin: Enterprise. In Old Basford: Thrifty. In Beeston Rylands: an independent office. Elsewhere in the city: Enterprise and 4 independent offices. More rental desks are at East Midlands Airport.