Located on the West Coast of Scotland, the town of Prestwick is a very popular seaside resort, as well as the home of Scotland’s largest international airport. Looking out over the Irish Sea, Prestwick is famous for its beautiful long stretches of sandy beaches and it’s warn and friendly people who will extend you a warm Scottish welcome. Prestwick is indeed a family orientated type of town, with family run hotels and guesthouses spreading out along the shore, and not a skyscraper in sight. There are many seaside entertainments for young children both in Prestwick and all along the Ayrshire coast.

If you enjoy good food, Prestwick has much to offer you, from traditional Scottish fare, to Italian, Chinese or Indian food, you have a very wide choice and at a price you can afford. Nightlife abounds in Prestwick, from their many harbor side bars to some pretty exciting nightclubs and discos. Many of the larger hotels in Prestwick offer family entertainment most evenings, and everyone is welcome.

The Ayrshire coast is famous for its golf, and golfers come from all over the World for the honor of playing at Prestwick’s Old Course where the first Open Golf Tournament took place more than one hundred and fifty years ago. Although Prestwick no longer hosts the championship finals, neighboring courses such as Troon and in Turnberry which is near Ayr, are part of the rota. When either of these courses hosts an “Open” the pavements of Prestwick are especially packed with golf fans from all over the globe.

People, when they think of Ayrshire, think or Scotland’s national poet, Rabbie Burns, who was born, lived and died just a few miles from Prestwick, in the small town of Alloway. His birth place there has become no less than a monument for the millions of followers of Burn’s whose poetry, philosophy and life is celebrated every year all over the World on the anniversary of his birthday on the 25th of January. Burn’s birthplace at Alloway now houses a small museum and immaculate gardens. It is hard to believe that Burns passed away more than two hundred years ago, yet his memory lives on to this day.

There are many beautiful spots along the Ayrshire coast to visit, to stop for a picnic or visit the famous Culzean Castle near Girvan further south along the coast. If it’s big city action you are looking for, either for business or pleasure, Glasgow can be reached by car in less than an hour.

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