Hiring a car in the UK is a great option, especially if you are a group of more than one because train fares can get pricey. Driving also gives you the opportunity to get off the main roads and onto the pretty lanes that are at the heart of UK. One of the joys of driving through the UK are the quaint B&Bs and inns which are never far away. Car hire in UK cities is also a good option if you want to do day trips while basing yourself in a town or city. Car rental in UK cities is easy to organise but you will get the best deal by organising it early by booking online.

Get behind the wheel
In the UK they drive on the left hand side of the road. There are well maintained motorways but they get congested so avoid driving at peak time if you can. In London there is a hefty congestion charge at peak times, so look out for the big red C's so you don't drive into it accidentally. There are also toll roads that can be a good option for cutting drive times.

Popular drives
So where to go once you've booked car hire? UK driving holidays can last a weekend or a year, well almost. They can be fun all year round but watch out for slippery roads in winter. One good place to drive is the Scottish Highlands; this remote and romantic landscape is a great place to get lost. You will drive past lochs, castles, mountains, glens and beaches and there are friendly towns to stop at along the way. Or you could try South West England where you can go for long walks along the coast and stop off at cosy B&Bs and pubs. In summer it's a great place to surf.

Now that your UK car rental is sorted, perhaps we can help you find a hot UK hotel deal.