Situated on the English Channel, Dover in the county of Kent in the United Kingdom is the largest ferry port in the South of England. Famous as a tourist resort for many years, Dover holds a very special place in many English people’s hearts for the important historical and strategic role that the town played during World War Two. Perched on its famous white chalk cliffs, Dover almost overlooks the coast of France so near is it the continent of Europe.

Dover is a town that never sleeps due to the constant flow of ferry traffic that arrives and departs all day and night to and from the port, providing the bulk of employment to the town’s population. Tourism was and still is a major factory in Dover’s economy with the city which has been boosted considerably by visitors passing through the terminal as well as the nearby Channel Tunnel.

Dover has a cosmopolitan feel to it, and caters for its many European visitors through its many restaurants and pavement bistros catering for all palates. Shopping is based around the typical Market Square and Castle Street areas, with most of the UK’s leading chain stores having an outlet there alongside some very special family run stores. On nearby High Street the recently opened Carlton Shopping Centre provides even more shopping options. Night life in Dover can be pretty hectic and the small but friendly city center can be alive with action most nights of the week, and not just during the holiday season. Families with young children can also have a great time holidaying in Dover, which has some of the finest beaches in all of the UK, and plenty of attractions such as museums and parks. The Kent countryside is well worth a tour, with small towns and villages, beaches and sandy coves, lush green fields providing some very interesting sightseeing opportunities.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Dover and the region.. Car Hire in Dover comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in the United Kingdom, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Dover as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the region.