Hiring a car in London is very popular either for those who wish to travel around the great city but don’t usually require a car, or for those wishing to explore further afield.  The main London airports Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City are where easyCar car hire is easily collected, as well as at the train stations such as Euston, Waterloo, Kings Cross and St Pancras.

Famous Fulham, Marble Arch, Kennington and Vauxhall (the latter both near the Oval cricket ground) are ideal for collecting car hire in central London with locations such as the Finchley Road, Bayswater and Streatham, Earls Court and West Hampstead easily accessible too.

If travelling into central London by hire car do be aware of the Congestion charge of £8.00 if paid during the day of travel either online, by sms, by phone, at a shop or by post (correct at 6/7/09). A charge of £10 is made if paid on the first charging day after travel, but pay later and penalty charges could be imposed.  However, this charge does not cover the whole of London and the Congestion area is clearly marked in the road and on signs depicting a red circle with a white “c”.

There are so many places to visit in London for all ages, at any time of the year. The Science Museum in South Kensington is a fantastic day out with interactive exhibitions, a selection of IMAX 3D shows and a simulation theatre (selected dates). London Zoo is a personal favourite for many Londoners and will definitely fill a day with visits to see the wild animals, mammals, birds and reptiles. The Royal Parks in London are simply stunning and definitely worth a visit. They incorporate Kensington Gardens, Regent’s Park, Hyde Park, Greenwich Park, St James’s Park, Richmond Park, The Green Park and Bushy Park (near Hampton Court Palace) and are often where shows, walks and other events are arranged during the summer.

Of course the accommodation in London is plentiful with many deluxe hotels standing side by side with budget accommodation.  The well known chain of Hilton has a number of hotels in London including the Hilton London Kensington hotel, Hilton London Hyde Park hotel and The Trafalgar Hilton.