Brighton lies between the South Downs and the sea on the south coast of Sussex, England. Car Hire Brighton will give you the opportunity to visit Hove which  is situated adjacent to Brighton and together the two form the City of Brighton and Hove.  Brighton is only an hour’s train journey from London and only 45 minutes by car from the M25 London orbital motorway. 

The nearest airport is London Gatwick which is approximately 45 km from Brighton.  Taxis and car hire is readily available at the airport and there is also a good coach service. Travel in Brighton is easy.  The city is now part of the National Cycle Network and has official cycle routes.  Bikes are for hire in the city and the bus service is very frequent.

There are many historic buildings in the city. The Royal Pavilion is a former Royal Palace and was built in the early 19th century for the then Prince Regent who later became George IV.  The Victorian Brighton Pier is also a well known landmark of Brighton. 

The nearest airport to Brighton is Gatwick where you can rent a Rhino car hire Gatwick and be at the coast in 45 minutes. There is a train service into Brighton but you will definitely want to have a car to do some sightseeing. The Sussex Downs which surround the city are a marvel of windswept beauty and you can go for a walk at the dramatic Devil’s Dyke or go half an hour eastwards to Beachy Head.

Brighton is a huge tourist destination and it has many attractions to cater to visitors. There used to be two piers jutting out into the sea but one of these burnt down a few years ago in an arson attack (it was already in a state of decay but many locals had hoped the old building, which used to be a ballroom, would be revived).  Book a convertible or a family saloon all at great Car Hire Brighton rates.

Brighton Mini Guide

The city of Brighton and Hove is a great place to go for a weekend break.
This seaside city is famous for its nightlife and it is home to two universities, while fashion is also ‘a la mode’ in Brighton.




The main pier is still standing and houses many arcade games and slot machines as well as fairground rides and cafes.
Walking along the promenade on Brighton sea front is a fantastic experience. The pebble beach has a carousel and a sort of extreme bungee ride for children (or even adults) to try. In the arches under the main street, facing out to see are all sorts of shops, art galleries, bars, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs.



One of the most famous nightclubs in Britain, The Beach, was located here. But nothing remains for long in Brighton as the turnover of businesses is very high and so establishments are constantly changing hands.
If you have time to get away from the buzzing vibe of the beach for a moment, head to the Brighton Pavilion. Once a seaside getaway for the British monarchy, the pavilion has some outrageous examples of interior decorating such as a chandelier shaped like a dragon and made completely out of gold.
Once its own town, Hove has basically been subsumed by Brighton and the two together were designated as a city not that long ago. Hove is full of very upmarket whitewashed houses with sea views.

Brighton is also well known for having a vibrant gay community and although rainbow friendly bars can be found all over the city, most of the gay bars and shops are concentrated in an area known as Kemp Town.
 

The shingle beach has been awarded a blue flag.  Bars, restaurants, nightclubs and amusement arcades are situated along the seafront.  Brighton is a venue for many political conferences.  It is also well known for its annual London to Brighton veteran car run.  Brighton is a cultural city and has a good selection of museums and art galleries.

The Theatre Royal hosts West End Shows and opera and ballet can be seen at the Brighton Dome.  Brighton has a variety of excellent restaurants and has a lively night life. The Volks Electric Railway is the world’s oldest electric railway and can be found on the seafront.  Brighton is home to the Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.
For a day out in the car the seaside town of Hasting is approximately 60km from Brighton and Arundel Castle only approx. 18 km.