Car hire Liverpool

Liverpool is renowned for sports, especially football, and the city is an ideal destination for party lovers. It is easy to reach all the important attractions by renting a vehicle and there are many spots for day trips in the surrounding area. Compare car hire online and make an advance reservation to get a good deal and save money while you are on holiday.

Transport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport provides access to the region and is situated 12kms from the middle of the city. You can travel by train or bus from the terminal to the city, but if you make use of car hire in Liverpool, the journey into the city takes just 20 minutes.

Car Hire Liverpool

Self-driving is the ideal way to explore the city and the surrounding areas. It is not difficult to find your way to sites of interest and there are sufficient parking facilities. Car rental in Liverpool makes it easy to reach attractions outside of the city such as Chester, where you can see examples of Roman architecture. Hire car companies in the city include Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty.

Driving

The city's roads are in good condition and there are motorways and A-roads connecting Liverpool to sites of interest in the surrounding area. Traffic in the UK travels on the left and overtakes on the right, so be prepared if you are from another country. It is compulsory to wear a seatbelt and drivers should have their licence with them at all times.

Things To See and Do

Tourists to the city can visit the World Museum or the Walker Art Gallery. The Bluecoat on School Lane is an interesting landmark and the Albert Dock is also worth a visit. Go on a daytrip to West Kirby where you can soak up the sun on one of the area's beautiful beaches. Another suggested outing is Southport, where you can have a picnic in the botanical gardens.

Best Time To Visit

Liverpool has a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters. Tourists visit this popular city all year round but the peak season is during summer (June to August) when the weather is warm (up to 20°C) and many festivals and other special events take place. If rain and cool weather isn't an issue, you can have the city to yourself during the winter months (October to January).