Car Hire Liverpool

Liverpool is home to a large collection of museums and galleries and has more listed buildings than anywhere else in the UK outside of London. A car will enable you to take in everything the city has to offer as well as the surrounding area, at a pace that suits you.

Driving here is straight forward, with a number of A roads forming a ring around the city to help access the centre and its top sights, or to skirt the city if you’re travelling to the other side. Use the A562 and turn off into the Georgian Quarter for a picturesque route into the heart of the metropolis, passing the epic Liverpool Cathedral on your way.

Alternatively, carry on down the A562 and it’ll take you along the riverfront, where you can find The Beatles Story, the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Tate Liverpool, among many other of the city’s best attractions.

If there was a city to rival Liverpool when it comes to music and sport it would be neighbouring Manchester. Take the M62 and it’s less than an hour to reach this energetic northern city. Music lovers should follow the M602 if Albert Hall or Bridgewater Hall is the end destination. While footballs fan should use the M60 to stop off at the world-famous Old Trafford and Etihad football grounds. Take a tour of the stadiums, walk in the footsteps of footballing greats and see for yourself the areas that are normally reserved for the players. If you’re lucky, you might even get to see them in action.

Driving in Liverpool is much the same as in Ireland. All passengers must wear seatbelts, and mobile devices are banned while behind the wheel. The maximum speed limit on motorways and dual carriageways is 112 km/h, which dips to 96 km/h on single carriageways and 48 km/h in built-up areas. Signs will show speed limits in miles per hour.

Music flows through the streets of this eclectic city, only intercepted by the sound of roaring crowds chanting for their favourite team, be it red or blue. Embrace Liverpool's unique down-to-earth spirit as you explore the treasures packed into its centre, before crossing the city limits and discovering the rural attractions that are within easy reach.

Dance to the beat of the city

A rich musical heritage has resulted in Liverpool being named a UNESCO City of Music. It’s no surprise considering the biggest pop band in the world, The Beatles, called the city home.

See where it all began for the Liverpudlian quartetat The Beatles Story down at the rejuvenated Albert Dock. This musical museum will take you on a journey through time, with memorabilia and a replica of Abbey Road Studio to see.

From the docks, head into the city centre tovisit The Cavern Club, which saw The Beatles’ first performance in 1961 and still remains at the heart of the city's live music scene. Finish off your day by going for a spin around The Beatles hotspots that can be found across the city, including Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane.

Down at the docks

Liverpool’s revamped waterfront has added new life to the city. Art, history and culture are jam packed into the docklands, providing entertainment for all.

Stroll the quayside and feel the sea breeze on your cheeks and taste the salt in the air as you amble from Pier Head to Albert Dock. You’ll pass the grand Royal Liver Building, the iconic Beatles statue and the contemporary Museum of Liverpool on your way, all of which provide highly Instagrammable backdrops.

Once at Albert Dock you have a choice of buildings to explore. Inside the Tate Liverpool you can gaze at modern works from Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Claude Monet or learn about the city’s nautical heritage at the Merseyside Maritime Museum. The Maritime Dining Room on the top floor of the museum is the perfect location to refuel, with brilliant views out across the waterfront.

Stretch your legs

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to national parks. Liverpool is close to four of them -the Peak District, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Snowdonia.

Take the opportunity to climb two of the famed three peaks - Scafell Pike in the Lake District and Snowdon in Snowdonia. At more than 3,200ft, Scafell Pike is England’s highest mountain, while Snowdon, at 3,560ft, takes the mantle for Wales. Both offer spectacular views of the wild UK countryside that will take your breath away and make the climb more than worthwhile. 

Take the scenic drive across the border into Wales and, as well as climbing Snowdon, you can experience one of the many castles that this slice of the UK is famed for. Framed by the peaks in the distance, Harlech Castle is a breathtaking medieval stronghold just a stone’s throw from the Welsh coast. Tour the ancient sandstone complex to really appreciate its might, learn about its history inside the visitor centre and enjoy the extraordinary views atop the ramparts.

Car hire from Liverpool means that once you’ve explored every corner of this city, you can see what else the north of England and Wales has to offer.