Basildon is a town in Essex which is only 26 kilometres away from central London.
If you are flying into England you can get to Basildon easily from London City airport which is 40 kilometres away, Stansted airport which is 60 kilometres away or Gatwick airport which is 82 kilometres away.

Basildon was created to be a new town after world war two to deal with London’s ever increasing population. However there is mention of the area of Basildon going as far back as the 11th century when it was written about in the Doomsday Book.
Today Basildon is a popular place to live for people who work in London but want to live outside of the capital and the town is well served by main roads. Many commuters use the A13 or the A127 roads to get to London. Whatever your needs book Car Hire Basildon now!

To get to the M25 orbital motorway you can take the A127 Southend Arterial Road, which goes right through Basildon town centre, or the A13 which lies to the south of it. These roads will also lead you to Southend.

Locally, the A13 gives easier access to Pitsea and Vange and the A127 gives more convenient access to the town centre and Laindon. Then there are the East Mayne, Upper Mayne, South Mayne, Broad Mayne and West Mayne roads which are the main arteries upon which traffic in Basildon travels. While there are bus and rail services linking Basildon to London, renting a car remains the cheapest and most convenient way of travelling around this part of England.

People who have come to Basildon and want to pick up a bargain or two should head to the Eastgate shopping mall which has more than 100 shops. There are also markets selling fresh fruit and produce within the town.

Basildon is situated in South Essex, England.  London Heathrow airport is approx. 58km, Stansted airport approx. 58km, Gatwick 82km and London City Airport 40km.  Car hire and taxis are available at all these airports.  Basildon has excellent transport links to London by rail and road.  Three railway stations are sited in the town.  There is easy access to the M25 and the motorway network, so Car Hire Basildon is always a great choice.

Public transport is provided by buses in the city and they also connect to nearby towns.  The town centre has first-rate shopping facilities. Eastgate Shopping Centre and Westgate Shopping park are the main shopping areas.  There is also a street market which sells fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing etc.  There is a wide variety of restaurants offering international cuisine. The Festival Leisure Park is situated in the north of Basildon.and has many facilities including clubs, restaurants, a gym, cinema and a bowling alley.  Gloucester Park is only a short walk away and it is a pleasant parkland area dotted with lakes.  Basildon Park is a 18th century Palladian mansion owned by the National Trust and is well worth a visit.  The parkland area of the estate overlooks the River Thames.

The surrounding countryside and towns have many attractions and car rental is an excellent option to explore the area.  For golf enthusiasts there is a wide choice of golf clubs close to Basildon.   Southend on Sea is the nearest coastal resort, approx. 20km.   Southend Pier is the foremost attraction of the town and it is the longest pleasure pier in the world.