If you are planning to visit UK for few days then you can plan to hire car from a car rental agency so that you can use your own transport for visiting different places in the country.
There are are number of companies operating in England to provide car on rent. Some of the well-known names are as follows:
- Alamo
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Green Motion
- National
- SIXT
- Thrifty
So, you can always compare the rates and book for one which suits your requirements and also your budget.
You can also read more hiring car tips in UK from different sources before booking so that you can negotiate backed with correct information.
England road trips
UK is a one of the beautiful countries in Europe and you can explore any time throughout the year. Following are few scenic drives in the country.
- Barnstaple-Newquay
- Cheddar-Cheddar Gorge
- Cheltenham-Stratford
- Kendal-Keswick
- Prestbury-Winchcombe
If you are visiting this country for the first time then you must get yourself up-to-date with driving regulations of this country and also update yourself with various road safety rules.
Make sure that you have a valid driver’s licence which is mandatory for driving in UK. Following are few popular cities in UK about which you must have some information before you decide to drive here.
London
London is the capital city in the UK. There are 5 airports:
- London City Airport
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
- London Luton
- London Stansted
There are so places to visit while you are in London for e.g.
- Big Ben
- Buckingham Palace
- London Eye
- London Streets
- Tower Bridge
- Tower of London
- Windsor Castle
By hiring a car, you can visit all these places at your own pace.
Manchester
You can also book a car to visit Manchester where there are lots of places of attractions to visit anytime of the year. If you happen to visit during football match then you can get an opportunity to see the matches played by 2 Premier League teams in Manchester:
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
Birmingham
Birmingham is another metropolis that is within the county called West Midlands. This city is located at West Midlands region’s heart and also enjoy a very moderate maritime climate. This metropolis is popular locally as well as internationally due to its arts, architecture, culture, festivals, the Balti Belt, music and nightlife.
Southampton
This is the city that lies within the county called Hampshire which is in South-East England Region. It is in southwest of London and near the Portsmouth’s north-western part where one can experience an Oceanic climate. Very interesting place for visiting due to its cultural heritage, sports facilities and cruise shipping.
Liverpool
Liverpool is another port city that lies within the Merseyside county. It is a very active and vibrant city where you can find lots of inns, pubs and exhibition during all year round. If you are a football lover then you must know that there are 2 Premier League teams in Liverpool e.g. the FC Everton and FC Liverpool.
Brighton
It is quite near to London and by train you can reach within an hour. It is a popular place to visit for festivals, art and beaches. You can find wide collection of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and also amusement arcades. Few must-see places in Brighton are:
- Brighton Beach
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
- Royal Pavilion
- Seal Life Centre
- West Pier
Book your car from car rental companies
You can find many car rental companies in London from where you can book your car for hire. There is also a facility to book online in advance. You can explore various information before booking your car.
You can also book your car on arrival to London based on your destination where you would like to travel.