Newquay resides in a beautiful part of southwest England, on the verdant Cornish coast. Most people who come here - even the English - are taken aback by the sheer beauty of the place, which consists of rolling hills, a dramatic coast of cliffs and golden sand beaches, and cute fishing villages; perfect Newquay car hire country.

The main attraction of Newquay is the beaches and weather. Most people naturally come in the height of summer when temperatures regularly hit the 30s (˚C) and the beaches throng with people. The surf at the city beaches is pretty good, but for the best barrels you need to head for Fistral Beach to the south of town.

Popular attractions in town include the Newquay Zoological Gardens, which have fine walking and many plants and animals to look at; the fun Blue Reef Aquarium; Lizard Lighthouse; and the Trerice Elizabethan Manor House. Most of these can be visited on foot but having a cheap Newquay hire car makes more sense.

Shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, pubs, and clubs hog the main streets in Newquay and are a stone’s throw from the main city beaches. The pace is literally pumping every night during the summer, yet not so much that families and couples can’t enjoy the place.

One of the delights of a visit to Newquay is its marvelous surroundings and having a Newquay rental car is a must. Drive off in any direction and you’ll come across something of interest. The coast in both directions is sublime and includes the likes of St Ives and Marazion in the south, while the beautiful village of Tintagel is also nearby.