Discovering the UK by road gives you the freedom to explore a range of attractions in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland that would otherwise prove inaccessible.

Let your UK car hire adventure take you through windswept highlands, buzzing cosmopolitan cities, rolling valleys and stunning coastlines. On your travels you'll encounter two millennial of history and cultural heritage, packed into a range of impressive castles, elegant palaces, splendid museums, decadent art galleries and ancient sites. With a rental car you have the freedom to sip tea in the Home Counties, catch a rugby game at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, ponder Stonehenge, learn the Highland fling or party in lively Belfast, all at a pace that suits you. Whether you're planning to follow the traditional tourist trail or go off the beaten track, you'll find the UK to be ideally suited to touring. Sights and scenery worth including in your UK travel itinerary include Scotland's Highlands, Borders, cities such as Stirling and the Trossachs and the vibrant cities of Glasgow, St Andrews and Edinburgh. In Wales, Conwy, Hay-On-Wye, Llandudno and Snowdonia merit a visit, while Northern Ireland's marvelous geological wonder the Giant's Causeway shouldn't be missed either.

The UK is a paradise for active outdoorsy types. Walking enthusiasts will find miles of hiking trails in the scenic Peak District, the beautiful Lake District, the wholesome environs of Wales and Scotland and the pretty coastal paths of southern England. For spectacular, sweeping coastlines, head to Pembrokeshire on the Welsh coastline and the bays of the northern Scottish extremities.

London is the UK's biggest city, a bubbling melting pot of cultures and creeds. London is a city teeming with attractions. For every Buckingham Palace tour and London Eye experience, there's a Wimbledon match, West End show and Wembley Stadium final. Making a break for the countryside, you'll discover a landscape of sleepy villages, tranquil inland waterways, stately homes and crumbling castles. Heading north, the stunning medieval cathedral cities of Durham and York hark back to a bygone age, while Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle are vibrant creative hubs. Meanwhile, the pretty Lake District and brooding Yorkshire Dales attract ramblers and hikers in their droves. There's no reason for your escapades to end in England. Crossing the Welsh and Scottish borders opens up a whole new world of forested mountains, misty lochs, lilting hills and patchwork farmland. A car makes it easy to enjoy anything you're interested in the UK.

In terms of fascinating culture, thrilling sporting attractions and stunning scenery, the UK has it all. Hiring a car in the UK allows you to explore every tourist option available to you. With the UK's fantastic choice of tourist attractions and scenic locations there's no excuse not to discover the charms of the UK today.