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Why Explore By Car?

  • By First Self Drive
  • 12 Jul, 2019
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If you plan on visiting a new city or perhaps you fancy a road trip around the UK, hiring a car can make the whole trip a lot easier. From the beautiful highlands of Scotland to the South West coast, there are thousands of miles of sights, just waiting to be explored. But, before you can go anywhere it’s important that you plan exactly how you’re going to get around. 

To learn a little more about how travelling by car could be the best option for you, this blog will discuss the top reasons.

Ease

Hiring a car is probably the easiest way of exploring a new location. If you plan on visiting more than one town or city, using a car is the quickest to way get from A to B. Additionally, depending on how long you plan on travelling or how many different locations you’re going to, a car will make it a lot easier to transport your luggage, bags or any equipment you plan on taking. If you’re stopping off along the way, you need somewhere to keep your items when you’re not in the hotel or b&b, and a car is a perfect solution - travelling by train or public transport is hard with bags, suitcases and other paraphernalia, especially if you have children.

Flexibility

Although it’s important to have some sort of a plan when travelling, one of the exciting parts about exploring is making the most of spur of the moment opportunities and adventures. Perhaps you’ve heard about a particular monument nearby that you’d love to visit, but it’s too far to walk and public transport does not go there, using a car will make it easy to park up and have fun.

Sights

There’s nothing better than travelling to a location and enjoying the view. Sit back, relax, and let the picturesque coast, country roads and nature pass you by as you enjoy a stress-free journey. And, by using a car, you can pull up and stop for lunch whenever you like so you can truly immerse yourself in the sights that catch your eye. 

For reliable and high-quality cars that you can trust, First Self Drive, based in Norwich and Norfolk, have a fleet of new vehicles ready for hire. If you’re a little unsure about which kind of vehicle you need, our expert team are on hand to advise you on what we have to offer. For more information get in touch today.

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