The Roman town of Colchester in East Essex is one of the oldest in England and so an extremely fascinating place to visit while making use of your Car Hire Colchester.

In Colchester history buffs can see an ancient Roman wall, and an old castle, the grounds of which make an excellent place to take a stroll.

There are a large number of museums in Colchester too such as the the Castle Museum, The Hollytrees Museum, The Natural History Museum and the Tymperleys Clock Museum.
The only real way to navigate Colchester is by car so we recommend you book Car Rental Colchester as soon as you can. This gives you the added advantage of being able to see some interesting surrounding towns.

One of these is the old fishing village of Wivenhoe which is 20 minutes away on the A113. While the waterfront and the High Street have kept their old charm, the town is now quite lively with a number of shops and restaurants.

Another place to get out and see when you have Car Hire Colchester is Mersea Island which is located in the Blackwater Estuary. The island can be reached by car in no time at all by going along the B1029 from Colchester and crossing the Strood causeway. Once there you will see some charming fishing settlement and good beaches for walking.