Car Rental Somerset

Somerset County is in southwest England and is bounded on its north side by the River Severn's estuary and the Bristol Channel. Somerset is a rustic region with rolling hills in places including the Mendips, Quantock Hills and the national park at Exmoor. Taking in the county's myriad attractions is easiest driving cheap car rental in Somerset Downtown.

Country areas and towns in Somerset are the best locations to sample the county's signature cheeses (the cheddar is highly recommended) and strong ciders. Drivers can purchase the cider for consumption later. Car rental in Somerset Downtown is available at locations scattered throughout the county.

Among seaside resorts along the northern county coast are Weston-super-Mare, Minehead and Portishead. These and the cities of Bath and Wells as well as the county town of Taunton are best accessed and explored with your own vehicle. Bath is one of the UK's most historic cities and dates from well before the Roman era.

Bath is a fabulous city boasting architectural delights, five theaters, museums such as the Holburne, art galleries, antique shops, boutiques, numerous restaurants, traditional pubs and the ancient Roman Baths complex. The latter is now a major visitor draw and does not allow bathing. The modern Thermae Bath Spa has a number of pools where tourists can enjoy a rejuvenating immersion.

Natural attractions in the county accessible with car rental in Somerset Downtown include the caves at Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge and Ebbor Gorge. The Wookey Hole cavern complex boasts stalagmites and other unusual rock formations. Drivers can drive through parts of the spectacular Cheddar Gorge.