Car Rental Rochester

Rochester is a town in the pretty southern England county of Kent, set at the River Medway's lowest bridging point about 48km from London. Many who work in London commute daily from Rochester, preferring to live in the countryside than in the immediate suburbs of the city. The town has a long history, attested to by its magnificent cathedral and castle.

Rochester is surrounded by other Kent towns including Chatham, famous for its maritime connections, and there are a number of charming villages within easy reach. Cheap car rental in Rochester Downtown is a convenient way to see the county, with its historic and agricultural heritage.

The history of the town stretches right back to Romano-British times, with its name indicating Roman military camps were established in the area. Archaeologists believe Rochester was a fortified Roman town although no remains of an ancient fort have been found. The first cathedral in the town was founded 1,500 years ago.

As a medieval town, there is much to see in and around its borders, with car rental in Rochester Downtown the preferred means of travel for many visitors. As with most towns of any size in England, Rochester has a number of good hotels, restaurants, bars and plenty of quaint pubs serving lunches and evening meals as well as quantities of beer.

Car rental in Rochester Downtown really comes into its own when touring the historic county of Kent. Canterbury, perhaps the most famous medieval city in the country with its spectacular medieval cathedral steeped in the long history of the region and with connections to many pivotal events in the history of the development of England. The ancient Cinque ports are just a short drive from Canterbury.