The country is also easy to explore by cheap car hire in Wales, which is particularly easy to find in Cardiff, the capital and largest city of Wales, the historic community of Caernarfon, and the popular seaside resort of Llandudno.

It takes between five and six hours to drive from one end of Wales to the other by car rental in Wales, with a tremendous amount of spectacular scenery in between. Most of the major highways in Wales are in the southern part of the country, including the M4 to London and the M50 to the Midlands.

A more scenic route from Wales to England through the A5 and M54, will take visitors through stunning Snowdonia National Park, the island of Anglesey, and many towering mountains on the way from North Wales to England.

In Wales, all road signs are written in both English and Welsh, and as in the rest of the United Kingdom, drivers travel on the left side of the road with the steering wheel placed on the right side of the vehicle. In most of the popular tourist destinations in Wales, the majority of people speak Welsh. The scenic country roads of Wales are ideal places for visitors to practice driving on the opposite side of the road in a car rental in Wales.

Car rental in Isle of Wight is provided by a number of reputable local and international companies such as Alamo, Budget, Hertz and National. Car rental agencies on the island are to be found in towns including Newport, Ryde, Shanklin, Bernbridge and Cowes.

The Isle of Wight’s capital and most significant port is Cowes, which each August hosts the premier regatta. This charming town’ High Street with its numerous gift outlets and designer clothing boutiques offers outstanding shopping options. Entertainment is provided by the many cozy cafes, vibrant pubs and quality restaurants.

One of the tourist highlights here is Needles Park located at Alum Bay housing the island’s epitomizing landmark, Needles Rock. Impressing chalk piles stand erect off coast, while the pretty Lighthouse offers jaw-dropping vistas of the idyllic sand cliffs, a must-see for every photographer. With cheap car hire in Isle of Wight visitors have the option to tour the entire island.

The Isle of Wight boasts 13 award winning beach areas, which include three blue flag winners, all maintained and managed to the best standards. In order for these beaches gaining the awards they have to meet EnCams’ strict criteria. For example the quality of the water must meet the Bathing Water Directive’s standards.

Car hire in England can be found virtually everywhere in the country, but those seeking cheap car hire in England are most likely to find it outside of London and England’s other large cities. The best bargains of all can be had by booking in advance at one of the smaller cities in England, which contain just as many reputable car rental companies as London for lower prices.

Unlike in North America and most of continental Europe, motorists in England drive on the left side of the road, but overtake on the right. This may be quite an adjustment for those accustomed to driving on the opposite side of the road, as will English gas prices for American visitors. Car hire in England and gas both cost twice as much as in the United States.

England is also the only European country where speed is measured in miles instead of kilometres, and England’s roads are ranked among the safest and best maintained in the European Union, although traffic can sometimes be a problem.

Most vehicles rented in England have manual transmission, and all that is required for car rental in England is a valid license and passport. Although a tax of 17 percent is added to the price of all car hire in England, visitors can save money by renting vehicles for a full week instead of on a daily basis as weekly rates are generally cheaper.

The city of Manchester is fairly huge and is divided into districts, each one offering its own set of attractions, restaurants and entertainment options. While the city centre is compact enough to allow for walking excursions, visitors will still need to get a car rental at the Manchester Airport UK (MAN) for travelling outside the city centre and venturing out to nearby towns and villages later on.

Within the city centre, visitors will find a number of historical sites worth visiting. Some of the most popular among tourists include the Castlefield, Manchester Cathedral in the Millennium Quarter, and Manchester Town Hall located on Albert Square. Collections of art and historical artefacts are housed in renowned museums such as the Manchester Museum, Museum of Science and Industry and the People’s History Museum to name a few.

For an off-the-beaten-track excursion, visitors can drive to some of the best kept secrets of the city using a car hire at the Manchester Airport UK (MAN). Upcoming attractions include the Hulme and Merchant’s Bridges along Catalan Square, Portico Library and Gallery near the Piccadilly Gardens, and the Chetham’s Library, the oldest English language public library in Europe.

Visitors could take a car hire at Leeds Bradford Airport UK (LBA) around the Leeds city centre, where interesting landmarks and attractions can be found. Leeds’ city centre is home to a great number of prominent tourist spots, including the bustling Millennium Square, as well as stunning religious edifices, such as the Saint Anne’s Cathedral.

Visitors could further explore the city centre and take time in its comprehensive galleries such as the Royal Armouries Museum and the Leeds Art Gallery or head straight to the central shopping district, where good strings of stores and shopping streets are available.

Visitors may also drive a car rental at Leeds Bradford Airport UK (LBA) to the nearby city of Bradford, another worthwhile place to visit. The city is home to the famous Saltaire, a 19th century industrial area that contains a wealth of interesting landmarks. The entire Saltaire is a World Heritage Site.

Bradford is also home to an architectural area known as the Little Germany, where spectacular architectural masterpieces can be explored.