Car hire Essex

Essex County abuts northeast London and is one of the UK's most interesting counties. It offers an abundance of attractions including historic market towns, ancient castles, seaside beaches and unique draws such as the Kelvedon Hatch underground nuclear shelter and museum. The county is not large and sites are within easy car hire in Essex range of each other.

Essex attractions

Colchester Castle and Hedingham Castle are both well-preserved Norman structures. The latter hosts jousting tournaments during the summer months, while Colchester Castle houses a museum with eclectic exhibits such as Longinus's tombstone. Mangapps Railway Museum, Audley End House and the quintessential English seaside town of Southend are among other lauded destinations for car rental in Essex users.

Essex excursions

While Essex is a great visitor location in its own right, it is also a convenient location from which to explore Southeast England and East Anglia with car hire in Essex. Cambridge and Norwich both have marvellous architecture, dining and shopping. The coastal route from Felixstowe to Cromer offers several relaxing resort towns.

Best time to visit

The summer period from June to August is when Essex is at its finest, yet late April, May and September are also good months to visit, as the weather is often fine and there are fewer other tourists around. From November to February, the weather is cold and often foggy, and roads are frequently icy.

Car rental in Essex

Essex has a good road network, with ‘A' class routes and country lanes giving access to all sightseeing sites. Car rental in Essex is available at principal urban centres and transport hubs, with vehicles supplied by local and national firms. Compare car hire to find current deals that offer big savings on standard rates.