Hertz Anguilla
Trusted global brand meets easygoing island service for four-wheeled freedom on Anguilla.
Why Go
You can't really do Anguilla without wheels ΓÇö the island's 33 beaches, tucked-away barbecue shacks, and scenic bluffs are all spread across a long, skinny 16 miles, and taxis add up fast. Hertz Anguilla plugs the familiar red-and-yellow global brand into a genuinely local, low-key operation, so you get international booking standards paired with the warm welcome you came here for.
The Experience
Pulling into the Hertz counter feels reassuringly no-drama. The team ΓÇö Nigel in particular gets name-checked in reviews ΓÇö communicates ahead of your arrival, meets you near Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, and shuttles you the short hop to the rental office to handle paperwork over an unhurried chat. Cars come clean, cool, and prepped, and because the fleet leans toward compact SUVs and sedans, you'll have no trouble handling both Anguilla's smooth main roads and the occasional pot-holed lane leading down to a hidden cove. The whole exchange takes maybe twenty minutes, and you're waved off with recommendations for lunch spots that never make it into guidebooks.
What to Try
Book a small SUV rather than the cheapest compact ΓÇö the extra clearance pays off on the sand-dusted approach roads to Little Bay, Captain's Bay, and Savannah Bay, where the pavement runs out well before the view does. If you're on-island for a week or more, ask about their weekly rate rather than stacking daily prices; the savings usually cover a full tank and then some.
Insider Tip
Anguilla requires every visitor to buy a temporary local driving permit before hitting the road (about US $20 for three months or US $15 for three days), and Hertz handles the whole thing at the counter so you don't have to trek to the Inland Revenue Department. Also remember: Anguilla drives on the LEFT, in mostly left-hand-drive cars ΓÇö take five minutes in the parking lot to orient yourself with the wipers and indicators before you pull onto the main road.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Airport Road, roughly 2 miles from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, with complimentary airport meet-and-greet pickup when you share your flight details in advance. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially in high season (DecemberΓÇôApril), when the small fleet books out days ahead. Bring your home driver's license, a credit card in the main driver's name, and your passport for the permit paperwork.
Pair It With
- Shoal Bay East — A classic first-drive destination ΓÇö the two-mile strand of blindingly white sand is a straightforward 20-minute cruise from the Hertz office and the perfect way to break in the rental.
- Sandy Ground — Easy evening loop for sunset drinks and live music at the beach bars; parking is casual and plentiful, ideal for a low-stress inaugural night out with the car.
- Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport — Your natural pickup and drop-off point ΓÇö Hertz's shuttle turns the arrival scramble into a five-minute handoff.
- Heritage Collection Museum — A short, worthwhile detour on the East End side of the island that's really only practical with your own wheels.