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Wimbledon Car Hire

Filed under: Wimbledon Car Rental - 22 Jul 2010  | Spread the word !

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Wimbledon car hire is available to anyone over the age of 17, though you will need to provide both pieces of your UK license. If you are visiting from America or any other part of the world, your local drivers license will suffice. Car hire services are provided through many different companies in the area, including Avis, Alamo, and Hertz. The service you choose should depend on your stay in Wimbledon, as well as the size of car you need.

For a smooth transaction, here are a few tips to help you better plan your car hire in Wimbledon.

Wimbledon has several roads that require tolls, including brides with the most notable of these being Severn Crossing. This route takes you into from England into Wales, while the Dartford Tunnel will take you into Kent. To ensure you have the best possible time while driving in the UK, ensure you have some small UK currency available to pay these tolls, as many do not accept plastic as a form of payment. Speed limits in the UK are shown in miles per hour (mph) with the speed limit on motorways being 70mph and most urban areas around 30 mph. Speed cameras are used frequently in the UK, so keep this in mind as well.

If you require extra accommodations for your trip such as a car seat, consult with the car hire service of your choice. They can usually provide these for you at an extra rental cost so you do not have to bring your own.

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Car Rental in Wimbledon

Filed under: Wimbledon Car Rental - 02 Jul 2010  | Spread the word !

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It is fair to say that the borough of Wimbledon isn’t in the heart of the tourist centre of London. Indeed, many people have only heard of the area because of the tennis tournament, but as this only happens once a year it doesn’t exactly bode well for tourism. The only problem is if you arrive there and intend to see the rest of the city. There are numerous hotels in and around the area and, because they are not as expensive as the hotels in the inner city areas they are generally quite sought after; meaning that there are a lot of people who are trying to find accommodation there. This places an incredible strain upon the transport services in the area which has certain repercussions for your journey. Catching a bus or train is simply out of the question because the crush is unbearable and, if you have luggage for example, it is impossible to find a little bit of space for yourself. It is even more difficult to catch a taxi as there are so many other people trying to do the same thing which means that there is no way you will be able to find a free one.

Instead it is essential that you rent a car from Wimbledon car rental if you are trying to travel around London. With a car, the whole city is at your disposal; you aren’t held to ransom by bus or train timetables and don’t have to pay a fortune for a taxi – that way you will truly discover London!

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