Situated the East Midlands of England, the city of Leicester, lying on the River Soar is estimated to be the 10th largest city in England.

A bustling university town, Leicester is largely an industrial town with a rich history, evidenced by the number of Roman remains scattered throughout the city and surrounding areas. Leicester is a very clean and well maintained city with some very pleasant parks and museums to be visited. Looming high on the skyline of Leicester is the Cathedral whose spire reaches 220ft into the sky. For museum lovers the New Walk Museum is certainly worth a visit, displaying a variety of interesting displays from the Victorian Era back to ancient Egypt. Worthy of mention for botanists and lovers of gardening is University of Leicester’s Botanic Gardens comprising sixteen acres of plants and herbs, trees and bushes with a particular attraction being the rock gardens. The city center of Leicester is a mixture of old and new to create a special character. Most of the UK’s leading chain stores are there, rubbing shoulders with locally owned businesses, combining to offer the widest range of shopping possibilities. Dining out in Leicester can be an interesting experience, with restaurants offering cuisine from Europe, the Far East, the Middle East and even traditional British fare. For those who want to travel outside of Leicester, the East Midlands offers the opportunity to visit the home of William Shakespeare and his famous theater in Stratford-on-Avon, a short car journey away. There are also many traditional English villages where a short stroll along the main street and the village square is indeed a taste of olde England.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Leicester and the region. Car Hire in Leicester 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 Leicester as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the region.