Car hire Cambridge

Many of Cambridge's 3.5 million annual visitors arrive at this 800-year-old university city by car, bus or train. From Cambridge University's stately campus to lazy punting along the shallow River Cam, Cambridge's atmosphere is as relaxed and serene as the flat green countryside surrounding this world famous centre of higher learning.

Transport

As Cambridge's own airport is currently closed, the city's nearest airports lie 80kms south in London. London's Luton and Stansted airports both offer plenty of options to compare car hire deals online and both are situated less than 90 minutes from Cambridge. There are also regular rail and bus services between Cambridge and London.

Car Hire Cambridge

After getting a car hire in Cambridge, motorists can head towards the A10 or M11 to London. Both of these busy thoroughfares lead directly to the main A14 duel carriageway into central Cambridge. Drivers may prefer to take minor roads into Cambridge during peak morning and early evening rush hours.

Driving

Although Cambridge's city council discourages excessive automobile use, many visitors nonetheless welcome the freedom of car rental in Cambridge. Cambridge's popular Park and Ride scheme helps reduce some of the hassles of driving in the city, including its confusing system of one-way streets. Cambridge parking can be costly and hard to find.

Things To See and Do

Despite Cambridge's relatively close proximity to London, Great Britain's capital isn't the city's only recommended day trip destination. The 25-minute drive to Newmarket is recommended for horse lovers, who will undoubtedly enjoy Newmarket's famous flat racing venue and national horseracing museum. The same cathedral has towered over neighbouring Ely for nearly 1,000 years, and visitors may also want to take time to enjoy a spot of tea beneath the apple trees at Granchester's famous orchards.

Best Time To Visit

Spring brings mild weather, blossoming daffodils and the first wave of tourists to Cambridge. Although spring is a perfect time to avoid crowds while still enjoying lovely weather, summer remains Cambridge's high season. Average summer daytime Cambridge temperatures can climb up to 22°C and remain there well into September. However, even during Cambridge's coldest winter months the mercury rarely dips below 7°C during the day.