The town of Chelmsford, located only about 30kms from Central London, is a modern, well-placed town which allows for easy access into the heart of the city and features dual carriageways that can deliver you from one end of the country to the other. This makes it the ideal place to start your journey once you have organised cheap car hire in Chelmsford.

Lesser A-roads and even more minor B-roads offer a glimpse into the England of old; moors and uplands that lead you from one village to the next, a gaggle of cottages, centuries-old cathedrals and monasteries, bed and breakfasts at well-kept farmhouses. It is hard to believe that you are so close to the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan London. From the town of Chelmsford you can begin to immerse yourself in the scenery and enjoy the rustic charm of one of Great Britain’s original settlements all the while contemplating where to travel to next with cheap car hire in Chelmsford.

Fortunately, England is a rather compact country and starting from a town that is virtually in the centre of the country opens up the whole of Great Britain. One can easily access the heart of London, as many commuters do daily on their way to work in the financial district, or perhaps you can venture of to the west, winding your way through the undulating hills of Oxfordshire and then continue south to visit the ancient megaliths of Stonehenge. With choice locales tucked away in all four corners of the country it seems travelling by budget rental car is the only logical choice.

Renting a car in England affords you freedom and independence making having your own car the only way to go. As you immerse yourself in the scenery, making stops at a whim, quenching your thirst in the local pub, taking time for a stroll and then setting off once again, you will see a part of England that not many others have had the good fortune to see.

Chelmsford has always been recognised as a hub for travel to the four corners of the country (the A12 road from London was originally built by the Romans as a conduit to the eastern coastal towns). There are several car rental agencies in town so there shouldn’t be a problem with availability and lower prices can be had during the non-peak seasons. While many people visiting England come with the notion that rain will exist to hamper their journey, they can feel better assured if they start their journey here in the county of Essex. This region is one of the driest parts of England and is warm as well, making driving all the more a pleasure.