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Top tips for hiring a car in Lake District National Park

  • Enjoy cruising around the Lake District at your leisure with a car hire that lets you take in the stunning scenery. With the roads in the region being very good, you will only need a two-wheel drive for the majority of terrain that you encounter. If you plan to go off-road, then you may benefit from a 4X4, especially during the wetter months when you are likely to need more horsepower. If you are planning to spend more time in the urban areas, such as Carlisle, then you might prefer a smaller car, to help you find parking easier.
  • When you are driving in the Lake District, it is important that you follow the highway code to not get in trouble with the authorities. Every person who is in the car must wear a seat belt or risk being fined. It is also the driver’s responsibility to make sure any children in the car that are either younger than 12 or shorter than 135 cm are in a suitable child seat. Drink driving is considered a very serious offence too, with the legal limit being 0.8 mg of alcohol per ml of blood. Anything above this, you will be prosecuted accordingly. You are also only allowed to use your mobile phone if you have a suitable hands-free kit.
  • Help do your bit for the environment when you get your hired car by choosing an eco-friendly vehicle. With hybrids running on both petrol and electricity, you will produce fewer carbon emissions when you drive compared to that of a normal car. There are also lots of electric charging points in the more urban parts of the region, so you will be able to ensure that you have a full charge. In addition, should you need to top up your petrol tank, you will find it easy to locate petrol stations in the built-up areas too.
  • Book your car hire in Lake District National Park at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact hire cars in Lake District National Park are around 4% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Lake District National Park

  • Should I hire a car in Lake District National Park?

    You should hire a car in the Lake District as it gives you accessibility to explore the more remote parts of the region without having to rely on other modes of transport, such as buses or arranged tours. For example, if you are staying in Carlisle, then you can travel to Bassenthwaite Lake in about 40min by car. If you were travelling by public transport (such as by bus or train), then this would take closer to 2h. It is also a much more cost-effective way to travel than if you opted for a return taxi journey.

  • What is driving like in Lake District National Park?

    Driving in the Lake District is very similar to driving in the rest of the country, with the cars driving on the left-hand side of the road and the steering wheel being on the right side of the car. In urban areas, you cannot drive faster than 30 mph; in rural areas, the speed limit is 60 mph; whilst on motorways, you can travel as fast as 70 mph. One difference you may notice to the rest of the UK is how rural the Lake District is, so ensure you have a full tank or charge before you set off.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Lake District National Park?

    In order to hire a car in the Lake District, you need to be at least 21 years of age, but some companies may require you to be older, so it’s worth checking each one individually to see which is right for you. Drivers under a certain age, such as 25, will also have to pay a surcharge to hire a car alongside the normal car hire rate. In addition, there tends to be a smaller selection of vehicles available to drivers that are below 25, as companies reserve the more powerful vehicles for the more experienced drivers only.

  • What is the best car hire company in Lake District National Park?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Lake District National Park are Turo (8,8, 59 reviews), Apex (8,7, 166 reviews), and Ace Rental Cars (8,6, 111 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Lake District National Park?

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