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Hertz car hire in Telford

Car hire in Telford takes you to a thoroughly modern UK destination, and scenic Shropshire beyond. Named after the civic engineer Thomas Telford, this town was built in the sixties, and its situation close to idyllic, traditional landscapes provides the perfect blend of old and new.

With a hire car in Telford you can experience its wealth of attractions, from the leafy green spaces and shopping parks to the gorgeous nearby town of Ironbridge.

Whether you’re visiting Telford for work or leisure, there’s plenty to do on your trip – with various museums, an indoor ice rink and a steam train railway to enjoy. The town’s close proximity to both Birmingham and Wolverhampton makes it a prime spot for doing business, with great road connections. With your hire car, you can also enjoy a day out in the countryside, just a few minutes’ drive away.

Browse our vehicles online and find the perfect one for your trip, from spaciousSUVs to compact city cars, and book direct online.

Pickup Locations Telford

  • Hortonwood-SSH House

    Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0830-1730, Sa-Su closed

    Address: Hortonwood 7, Telford, TF1 7GP, United Kingdom

    Phone: +44 (0) 1952 676 760

Driving in and around Telford

Telford’s enviable position in Shropshire means it’s the perfect location for a family break or a business trip, with direct road connections to some of Britain’s major cities and an expansive countryside to be explored.

Exit the M54 at junction 4 to visit one of the many Telford museums and attractions. Here you’ll find Blists Hills Victorian Museum, the Ironbridge Museums and the Coalbrookdale Museum all within a close distance of each other. 

To visit the main shopping centre, leave the M54 at junction 5 and follow the road signs. Parking charges do apply here, but there are seven different car parks to choose from, with a mix of short and long stay options.

There are a number of places to park on the edges of Telford Town Centre, with the Telford Bridge Retail Park and Telford Forge Retail Park carparks free of charge.

The rules of the road in Telford are the same as other areas of the UK, with driving on the left as back home. However, speed limits are displayed as miles per hour, and are generally 30mph (48km/h) inside towns and cities, 60mph (96km/h) on many rural roads and 70mph (112km/h) on motorways and dual carriageways, unless otherwise signed.

The town lies just 50km north-west of Birmingham, withShrewsbury also a close 21km away to the west. To visit the nearby towns of Shropshire and its areas of natural beauty, head to the Wrekin trail. Use the M54 west and exit at Junction 7 following signs for theWrekin trail car park.

A quick guide to Telford

This is the biggest town in Shropshire, and its prime location means it’s great for seeing a little bit of everything.

With a host of family attractions for fun-filled days out, spectacular areas of natural beauty close by and great links to bustling cities, car hire in Telford can really help you get the most out of your trip.

A modern metropolis

Telford is known for being one of the UK’s newest towns, coming to life in 1963. Emerging as part of the reconstruction of England after the Second World War, it was built to rehouse city dwellers from Birmingham and Wolverhampton into more rural areas.

Originally, it was named Dawley, but gradually was redeveloped to officially become Telford in 1968.

Home to the largest shopping mall in Shropshire, with enough car parking spaces for 4,000 cars, the Southwater Shopping Centre is a must for indulging in some retail therapy.

Open seven days a week, here you’ll find most of the major UK stores, with high-street favourites such as Zara and Topshop, whilehe food quarter is home to a number of much-loved chain restaurants such as Nando’s, and there’s an IMAX Cineworld featuring 11 screens, perfect for catching a few of the hottest new movies.

Wander the Wrekin 

Just south of Wellington and only a short drive away, the Wrekin is one of Telford’s most famous countryside areas.

A much-loved spot for ramblers, hikers and climbers alike, it’s the perfect place to head to fill up your lungs with fresh country air and take in some incredible views. The Wrekin itself is a famous, wooded ridge, bursting through the skyline at 407 metres high. To see even more of the area, drive to Forest Glen, where you can park the car and get straight onto the main walking path.

Crafted from volcanic rocks, the north side of the Wrekin is the most picturesque, with plenty of trees and wildlife spotting opportunities, while the south side features some incredible geological rock formations you won’t want to miss.

The iconic Ironbridge 

Telford is home to one of the world’s oldest and most magnificent iron bridges. Nestled within the Ironbridge Gorge Valley, the pioneering structure is an iconic symbol of the industrial revolution. Built in 1779, it was the first cast iron structure in the world and kick-started the use of this method in buildings and bridges from the 18th-century onwards.

In 2017, the bridge was completely restored by the English Heritage Foundation, with £3.6 million investment in the project. A visit to the bridge and the surrounding valley makes for a truly educating day out, while there are a number of other renowned heritage sites nearby including Wenlock Priory and Buildwas Abbey.  

See more of the town and the stunning Shropshire scenery at your own leisure, when you book a hire car inTelford.