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Our booking engine finds the lowest prices from most car rental providers in United Kingdom. Compare all the leading companies in United Kingdom such as; Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, Sixt, Europcar, Budget and Europcar. All our prices include insurance, taxes, roadside assistance, airport surcharge and unlimited mileage at most car rental companies.

We compare offers from different rental agencies in United Kingdom and find the best rates for rental cars. All rates for car rental in United Kingdom are on average 35% cheaper than booking direct.

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UK Tourist Information

So you have plans to tour UK and you do not know anything about your destination? Well, it should not be hectic for a tourist to enjoy themselves in the UK. This article will guide you through the most basic things you need to do to ensure you enjoy yourself to the fullest.

Landing in the UK

The UK has plenty of airports, and whichever you land at, you will get plenty of ground transport options to choose from. The most common transport options include;

  • Taxi
  • Train
  • Bus
  • Car rental

Car rental

As a tourist, the best transport means would be through a private car. All you need is get in touch with the numerous cheap car hire companies and rent a car. Tourist destinations might be far apart according to your tastes, and public forms of transport might be inconveniencing and very expensive. You can make arranges with a car hire company online, so that you can have your car at the airport by the time you touch down at the airport.

Driving in the UK

There are a few basic rules you need to know when driving in the UK. While most of the rules are just the same in many countries, some might differ. For instance, driving in the UK is always on the left hand side. If you are used to driving on the right, this might pose a challenge. Here are some of things you need to be aware of.

  • Driving while drunk attracts a heavy penalty, including imprisonment. Maximum blood alcohol is 80mg/100 ml.
  • Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers
  • Children under 12 years must never sit in the front seats
  • Visitors can drive rental cars if they have a national license, but it must be in a language which uses both Roman letters and numbers.
  • To qualify for car hire services, you must be at least 23 years old, depending on the type of vehicle they are renting.

If you are operating on a budget, you can always go for cheap car hire services.

Currency exchange UK

Only exchange currency at the airport when you do not have any other option. This is because rates at the airport tend to be much higher compared to other places such as the banks and exchange bureaus. Better yet, you can do your exchange online prior to travelling to avoid inconveniences.

Tourist destinations UK

There are numerous tourist destinations in the UK that are worth spending your money on. Some of them include;

Tower of London- This is a place suitable for that tourist who adores art and history. Since 1100, the tower has been functioning as a prison. At the tower, you will see other famous things like Traitor’s Gate, Crown Jewels and the many ravens that live there.

Windermere Boat Cruises- Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in Britain, and a leading tourist attraction destination. The lake is always peppered with boats all through the year. It is within the awesome beauty of Britain’s Lake District National Park.

St Paul’s Cathedral

It is an iconic Cathedral that has witnessed countless events in the history of Britain. The Cathedral is over 1200 years old. It held the state funeral of the Great Sir Winston Churchill and also the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

One thing you need to have in mind is that, you can only successfully tour the whole place with car rental services.

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Some of our car rental companies available in United Kingdom

We offer a comparison of all the rent a car companies in United Kingdom:

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    7.1 (1928)
    from $ 20 /day
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    7.8 (119)
    from $ 61 /day
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    7.2 (1516)
    from $ 14 /day
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    7.5 (249)
    from $ 57 /day
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    7.7 (121)
    from $ 49 /day

Car rental facts in United Kingdom

  • What was the average car rental length for United Kingdom in the month March.

    In the month March, The average car rental length in United Kingdom was 4 days.

  • How much is the average car rental duration in 2024.

    The average car rental duration in 2024 is 5 days.

  • What is the most booked car rental type in United Kingdom?

    Currently the most booked car rental in United Kingdom is ECONOMY.

  • What is the price of a car rental in United Kingdom?

    The average car rental price was last month 239 USD.

  • What is the average daily price for a car rental in United Kingdom?

    The average rental price last month was 60 USD per day.

  • What are the available car rental companies for United Kingdom?

    The available car rental companies in United Kingdom are: Alamo, goldcar, National, surprice, Enterprise, Green Motion, DRIVALIA, carnect, Usave, etc…

Popular car hire locations in United Kingdom

We offer the following United Kingdom car rental locations

Airport
  • Aberdeen Airport
  • Anglesey Airport
  • Belfast Aldergrove Airport
  • Belfast Aldergrove International Airport
  • Belfast City Airport
  • Birmingham Airport
  • Blackpool Airport
  • Bournemouth Airport
  • Bristol Airport
  • Cardiff Airport
  • Cheltenham And Staverton Airport
  • Coventry Airport
  • Derry Airport
  • Doncaster Airport
  • Dundee Airport
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport
  • East Midlands Airport
  • Edinburgh Airport
  • Eglinton Airport
  • Exeter Airport
  • Farnborough Airport
  • Glasgow Airport
  • Glasgow International Airport
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport
  • Glenegedale Airport
  • Gloucester Airport
  • Guernsey Airport
  • Humberside Airport
  • Inverness Airport
  • Isle Of Man Ronaldsway Airport
  • Jersey Airport
  • Leeds Bradford Airport
  • Lerwick Scatsta Airport
  • Lerwick Tingwall Airport
  • Liverpool Airport
  • London City Airport
  • London Derry Airport
  • London Gatwick Airport
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • London Luton Airport
  • London Stansted Airport
  • Londonderry Airport
  • Manchester Airport
  • Newcastle Airport
  • Newquay Airport
  • Norwich Airport
  • Orkney Kirkwall Airport
  • Ronaldsway Airport
  • Southampton Airport
  • Southampton International Airport
  • Southend Airport
  • Stornoway Airport
  • Sumburgh Airport (shetland)
  • Teesside Airport
  • Wick Airport
Railway
  • Belfast Central Railway Station
  • Edinburgh Railway Station
  • Leeds Railway Station
  • London Kings Cross
  • Oxford Train Station
  • Penzance Railway Station
  • St Pancras Railway Station
  • Stirling Railway
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