Being a large natural harbor, this major commercial ferry port has grown over the years to expand and establish itself as a choice destination for tourists worldwide. Whatever your means of entry into the town; be it by air, bus or train you should consider getting a car rental to fully take in all that this harbor town has to offer every kind of visitor.

Why deal with an international car hire agency?

Car hire companies can be found all over the towns centre and you have an option of choosing to hire either from a major international agency of from one of the smaller local agencies. The advantage of hiring from an international agency is that it allows for one-way drives outside the country. This is facilitated by the fact that they have branches spread in different locations the world over and you can simply drop off the rental at another location other than the original one. The local agencies though, have the advantage of being cheaper but they normally do not allow for one way trips in and out of the city.

The beauty of car rental is that you may choose exactly the kind of car you wish to hire: from the make, to the model right down to the color and the number of seats the car should have. In the UK, the minimum rental age is 21 years with renters between the ages of 21 and 25 attracting a young driver’s surcharge. This also applies to renters above 70 but some agencies all together prohibit renters above 69 years of age from renting an automobile. Before making any arrangements, therefore, discuss matters over with the agency and have everything clarified beforehand.

Great places to visit in Portsmouth Harbor

With roads in good condition and with proper signage, getting around the city should be no hustle at all. As long as you stick to the traffic regulations, don’t drink and drive and wear your seat belt always, your vacation will go smoothly with no unexpected glitches. While in Portsmouth Harbor, there is a lot to see and do as you enrich your general knowledge of the world. Among sites here is the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, after the famous writer, Charles Dickens famed for his books Oliver Twist, a Tale of two Cities among others. There is also the Kings Theatre where you could watch both professional and amateur plays and just to end a long day in a quiet relaxed atmosphere, head over to the Southsea Castle by the sea and watch the spectacular sunset over the ocean waters.