We are looking at one of the most important resorts in the whole of the United Kingdom: Brighton. Together with Hove, they form a unique city, although many people consider them to be two different cities. Brighton is located in the East Sussex area of southern England and is one of the best places to spend a holiday in the whole of the UK.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity and score points with our discounted car hire in Brighton. Not only will you have access to a wide range of cars but you will also be able to enjoy a dream holiday.
Rental car tours from Brighton
Don't let your trip to Brighton stay in this city alone. Take advantage of the fact that you have booked a rental car and pay a visit to some of the most interesting cities nearby - you won't regret it!
London city
London is the capital and most populated city of the United Kingdom and England. London is, without a doubt, the perfect place to enjoy all the history, culture and leisure of the country. In this amazing capital we can enjoy places as emblematic as Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, the famous Hyde Park or Primrose Hill, the Chinatown district, as well as hundreds of museums, art galleries, operas, parks and neighbourhoods so beautiful and famous that you cannot miss them.
The distance between Brighton and London is about 100 kilometres. Thanks to your rental car you can reach your destination in less than 2 hours if you take the A23 road in a north-easterly direction. Check
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Southampton
The magnificent city of Southampton is located in the county of Hampshire, in the south of England. Known as Soton, many of the troops of World War II left this city on the well-known D-Day. This great city has some of the most important buildings in the south of the United Kingdom, so the visit is almost a must. So, don't miss out on this opportunity and visit places as beautiful as the Solent Sky Museum, the Bargate, the Medieval Merchant's House, Netley Abbey, Royal Victoria Park, Testwood Lakes and the new Wildlife Forest Park.
The distance between Brighton and Southampton is about 70 miles. We recommend you book a rental car in Brighton and head west on the A27 to reach your destination. The journey will take no more than 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Canterbury
Canterbury is one of the most important historical cities in southern England. Located in the district of Kent, the city has become one of the main places in the south thanks to Geoffrey Chaucer and his book The Canterbury Tales. Known for its cathedrals and huge heritage, Canterbury is the perfect city to spend a day in. In addition, this famous city will leave you in awe of such impressive places as St Augustine's Abbey, the Canterbury Roman Museum, Canterbury Cathedral, the Canterbury Heritage Museum, the Westgate, Chilham Castle, St Thomas the Martyr's Eastbridge Hospital and the Baeney House of Art and Knowledge.
The distance between Brighton and Canterbury is about 150 kilometres. You head along the A23 in a north-easterly direction. You can get there in less than 1 hour and 45 minutes with your rental car.
Discover the history of Brighton
The city of Brighton began as a small Roman villa between the first and fourth centuries, when the Celts took control of the town again. Later, with the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons, the region became part of the Kingdom of Sussex. In the 11th-13th century, the town was transformed into a fishing and agricultural settlement. In addition, the Normans arrived at this time, transforming the city into an important marketing centre.
In the 18th century, the city began a process of decline that looked set to wipe out Brighton's economy. Until the end of the century, this wonderful place went from being a decaying fishing town to the largest and most impressive resort town in the whole of the United Kingdom. At the end of the 20th century, Queen Elizabeth II unified the cities of Brighton and Hove to commemorate the end of the century. Today, Brighton remains a favourite place for visitors.
What to see in Brighton
The Royal Pavilion, a royal palace of great proportions of Hindu architecture, the Brighton Palace Pier, one of the most touristic and visited places of the whole city, the Clock Tower, one of the most recognized towers of the city, the Brighton Waterwheel or the British Airways i360, are some of the most interesting places you can see and enjoy in the beautiful city of Brighton. So that you don't miss a single one and, above all, so that you can make the most of your time and money, we recommend that you book a vehicle through our car hire site.
Transport and access
Due to its geographical location and taking into account that the London metropolitan area has just over 5 airports, we recommend you land at any of the two busiest airports in the English capital: Gatwick and Heathrow. When you land, you can collect the vehicle you have booked from the car hire area at each of the airports. Don't forget to enjoy your trip to Brighton to the fullest.
From London Gatwick Airport: The distance between Gatwick Airport and the centre of Brighton is about 45 kilometres. To get there, we recommend you take the M23 and A23 roads. The journey will take about 45 minutes.
From London Heathrow Airport: The distance between Heathrow Airport and Brighton city centre is about 105 kilometres. If you want to get there quickly and comfortably, take the M25 south and east and the A23 south. This journey takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes.