Car Hire in Loughborough Center

Loughborough in Leicestershire offers car rental in one of the East Midlands' most prominent university towns, home to Loughborough University. From here, it's 17 km to Leicester center, 20 km to Nottingham, and direct access to the M1 at junction 23, 3 km west. One rental company serves the town.

Loughborough center lies along Baxter Gate and The Rushes, with the train station 1 km south on the Midland Mainline. Charnwood Forest and Bradgate Park are popular day-trip destinations 10 km west, while Donington Park race track is located 15 km south. M1 junction 23 is your fastest exit – north toward Nottingham and Sheffield, south toward Leicester and London.

Avoid the center during the university's term start in September when traffic increases significantly. Donington Park and East Midlands Airport share a location 15 km south – convenient if you're continuing by air. How long does it take to Birmingham from Loughborough?

Birmingham is 55 km south and can be reached in 50–65 minutes via M1 and M6 or A46. Is there parking near the rental location in Loughborough? Loughborough center has several parking garages along Baxter Gate and Market Street with reasonable rates.

Can I reach Peak District on a day trip from here? Yes, the Peak District's southern entrance at Matlock is 40 km north and can be reached in 45–55 minutes via A6 – an excellent day trip.

We compare prices from all major providers at Loughborough so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.