Is it worth renting a car in England?

Some places are easier to handle than others. The British Isles are good for driving — reasonable rentals, no language barrier, exciting rural areas, and fine roads...and after one near head-on collision scares the bloody heck out of you, you'll have no trouble remembering which side of the road to drive on.



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If you have time, using a mix of train, bus, taxi, walking and occasionally hiring a bike, you can get almost anywhere in England without having to drive.

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Although the monthly payment of a purchased vehicle can be about the same as two weeks of car rental in the UK, a rental is rarely needed more than a couple of days here and there. Also, a rental does not need to be parked everyday of the month, which in some areas of certain cities can be a real challenge.

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The best way to travel around England for budget visitors is by coach, but journey times are often much longer than by train or car and the routes aren't always convenient. Bus travel is cheapest when booked direct: the two main operators are National Express and Megabus. Both offer competitive prices.

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Public transportation, which includes a somewhat reliable system of trains and coaches (buses), is often the better choice for getting around in the UK. Aside from London, England's city centers are very walkable too.

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