Chester makes a great day trip by car hire Chester to see the Roman ruins and quaint architecture of this English city which is more than 2,000 year old.

Situated in the county of Cheshire and built on the banks of the River Dee, Chester is also close to the North of Wales and so having a hire car in Chester will allow you to explore many interesting and beautiful parts of Britain.

Other cities which can be easily accessed from Chester are the port city of Liverpool which is only 19 kilometres away while Manchester is 40 minutes drive away. Heading south you can drive to Birmingham in an hour and a half or England’s capital London in two hours. The nearest roads to Chester are the M53 and M56 motorways and the A55 road. In the city of Chester itself you may prefer to park up and walk as there are some pleasant sights to see and walking around the city will not take long.

A good way to see Chester is to take a stroll along the banks of the River Dee in an area known as the Groves. The promenade has been around since the 18th century and is a fine place to walk. Alternatively you can rent out a pedalo or a boat and have a relaxing meander down the river passing some splendid bridges along the way.

One of the main landmarks in Chester is the awesome Chester cathedral. It has the distinction of remaining untouched by King Henry VIII despite his dissolution of the monasteries as he liked the building so much. Book Car Hire Chester and ensure you visit all these wonderful places.

Chester is also surrounded by Roman walls and some historians have even wondered whether Chester might have become the Roman capital of Britain had the Romans not left the country.
To see the mark they left on Chester head to Vicars Lane where an incredible amphitheatre remains, and the original foundations for the amphitheatre, which were made of wood, were thought to be the largest to be manufactured outside of Rome.

Many people come to Chester to enjoy horse racing as there is a track in the city located on the Rodee. Book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment along with our Car Rental Chester.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for some fun activities for the kids, you can take them to Chester Zoo which has a good number of animals and some interactive activities.