Oddly enough the distance of High Wycombe from central London (29 miles) is engraved on the Corn Market building in the centre of High Wycombe.
Indeed High Wycombe has been and still is a market town, while also being a site for industrial production. It takes its name from its proximity to the River Wye and the English word for a wooded valley – combe.
Having a car rental in High Wycombe means that you can get into central London in 45 minutes where there are all manner of things to do including sightseeing at Buckingham Palace and walking around the incredible museums and art galleries.
Heading in the opposite direction you can be in the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford city in half an hour. Oxford is a must for anyone visiting England for the first time. You will not see more amazing architecture anywhere else and as the world’s oldest university Oxford makes for a fascinating day trip. If you have come from abroad or another part of the United Kingdom then having a car is without doubt the most effective way to get to and from London Heathrow and London Luton airports. It is also possible to drop off your Rhino hire car High Wycombe at these international airports.
The nearest large road to High Wycombe is the M40 motorway which goes between London and Birmingham. Other A roads which bisect High Wycombe are the A40, A404, A4128 and the A4010