Car hire Cambridge

Cambridge is a busy cosmopolitan city famous for its university and attached colleges, King's, St John's, Magdalene and Trinity. With a population of 110,000, of which about 22,000 are students, Cambridge in East Anglia is an easy 50 mile budget car rental drive from London.

Cambridge has something for everyone. ‘Must sees' include the Grasshopper Clock on King's Parade and the spectacular, spirit-lifting King's College Chapel, also located on King's Parade. If you want to relax you can have a punt down the gentle Cam River or take a leisurely walk through the Botanic Garden, which has 8,000 or more plant species. But if its thrills you're after, try a ghost tour. They leave from Mills lane every Saturday night.

If you don't bring your own car and want to take in the surrounding country-side with its varied attractions, there are a plenty of car rental businesses to choose from that offer cheap car hire in Cambridge. Duxford Imperial War Mu-seum, Framlingham Castle, the award-winning Banham Zoo and Burghley House are examples of the interesting sites within an easy drive from town.

And when the day is done and you fancy something special to eat take your pick from a huge choice of restaurants, pubs and bars. Whether it's a Michelin star restaurant you want, cream teas and scones, or a sumptuous meal of fish and chips, Cambridge and its surrounding areas will delight your palate.

For a place to stay you can choose from the many hotels, guest houses, self-catering and serviced apartments, campsites and even hostels in and around the town. But do remember to arrange your accommodation and car hire in Cam-bridge well in advance if you intend to be here during graduation week in July.