Street in York
York train station has two car hire offices, one for Europcar and one for Hertz. The Europcar office is run by Autohorn, and it also offers car hire through Alamo and National.
The Hertz car hire office at York train station is located between the platforms and the exit of the train station, while the Europcar office is located about 20 metres away by platform 1.
The major difference between Hertz and Euopcar at York train station is the opening hours. The Europcar office is open much later, and is also open on Sundays, so it is a better choice if you need to return your car in the evening or on a weekend.
Hertz Car Hire at York Train Station:
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 18:00, Saturday: 9:00 to 13:00, Sunday: Closed
Europcar Car Hire at York Train Station:
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00 to 20:30, Sunday: 9:00 to 20:30
There is also an Avis at 3 Layerthorpe Rd, which is a short taxi ride away (Avis will reimburse you for the cost of the taxi ride).
Additionally, there is a Thrifty office nearby. A representative can pick you up from York train station when you arrive and drive you to the car hire office.