Bedford started out as a market town in the east of England which made money from the wool trade and agriculture.

A good way to get a feel for the area is to walk along the banks of the River Ouse which runs through the city. The town is pedestrianised and you can get to most places you want to go with a half hour’s walk. If you are a water lover you can even hire a boat and row down the river which is a lovely way to spend the afternoon.

Cheap Car Hire Bedford gives you the opportunity to explore further afield.

The nearest airports to Bedford are London Luton, London Stansted, London City and London Gatwick. Bedford is served by the M1 motorway and A1 road too.
However, to avoid getting stuck in traffic in the centre of Bedford you may wish to use the park and ride facilities on offer. Having a car is the still the best way to see the area though as the local bus system is not particularly reliable and quite expensive considering. Neither are there very good provisions for those who wish to bicycle, so we recommend you check out our Car Rental Beford prices online now and reserve your car.

Bedford Park is another fine place to go and get some fresh air and the park has some tennis courts too.

Bedford is the administrative capital of the county of Bedfordshire and it is a thriving commercial centre with many shops, restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes.
Many of the establishments in Bedford reflect its multi-culturalism and there are great places to eat Indian and Pakistani food as well as authentic Italian, Chinese and Polish cuisine.

One of the main sights to see in Bedford is the John Bunyan Museum. Bunyan was the author of Pilgrim’s Progress but was also imprisoned in the city. Bedford has some nice churches to see as well.