Car hire in Romford makes a great addition to your trip. You'll not only be close to London, with easy park and ride options available with the nearby Romford train station, but you'll also be able to see nearby outdoor sites such as the Hainault Forest Country Park (4 miles from city centre) or Gruffalo trail (8 miles from city centre), offering fun for the whole family.
Romford sits within close range of both London City Airport (LCY) and London Southend Airport (SEN), offering an easy connection to or from your flight with car hire companies located in the Arrivals terminal at each airport. There are also plenty of locations around Romford for you to pick up or drop off your hire car, most of which are close to the A12, making it easy for you to plan the rest of your journey.
Romford Market, in the heart of the town centre, has taken place since 1247 and continues to attract shoppers from all around. Be aware of the many pedestrians that flock to the town centre on market days when you are driving nearby, particularly during family fun days and special events. There are also plenty of learner drivers in the area, which should be easy to spot. Make sure to give them sufficient space and time to navigate the roads when nearby.
Romford is popular with commuters, so try to avoid unnecessary travel around rush hour (8:00–10:00 and 17:00–19:00) during the week. It can also become congested with traffic due to local sporting events at weekends—make sure you check if any football, rugby or cricket fixtures are taking place nearby before setting off. Traffic is also noticeably worse on rainy days, so the day’s forecast should be taken into account, and you can expect more difficult conditions during the winter months.
Book your car hire in Romford at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Compact car hires in Romford are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Romford
As a heavily urbanised area, you can’t go wrong with a compact car. Not only does it help you navigate tight streets, but it also makes it that bit easier to find a parking space when you need to do some shopping. If you are planning on using Romford as a base to see more of England’s south-east, then perhaps an estate will be more suitable, or even a eople carrier, depending on the size of your party.
Around the town, most of the roads have a speed limit of 30mph, so this is important to remember with your Romford car hire. However, there are major roads nearby with higher limits, as well as residential areas that enforce a maximum speed of 20mph, so it’s always important to be attentive to the road signs. Be particularly careful on the A12 and the nearby A124 and A127, as speed cameras operate in the 30mph zones on these roads.
The Havering London Borough website offers an updated list of car parks in the area, so make sure to check out this resource after you have arranged your car hire in Romford through KAYAK. The Brewery car park is one of the largest in Romford city centre and is free on Sundays, following Pay on Foot charges for the rest of the week. If you are thinking of heading into London, you should definitely consider parking somewhere like Angel Way car park and taking the train from Romford station. Most locations offer a maximum stay of 12h, with prices ranging from £1.50 to £12.50.
The average price of fuel in Romford is R117,91 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 415 and R1 886, depending on the car size.
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Romford.