Car hire Birkenhead

The town of Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula in England is a suitable day trip destination if you happen to be in the region or you're travelling to Liverpool. The town has its own share of interesting attractions that will make for a worthwhile afternoon visit. It can also serve as a starting point for tours around the peninsula so you might as well arrange for cheap car hire in Birkenhead while you're in town.

Because the town centre is compact and the public transport networks are quite reliable, you don't need to take your budget car rental with you as you go around the place. There are lots of interesting places to visit in Birkenhead. The Birkenhead Park is one of its most notable attractions. It is the first publicly funded park in Britain with its design inspired by the Central Park in New York. After a leisurely walk around the park, visit the Birkenhead Priory. This is a scheduled ancient monument that was built in the 12th century.

After that, go for a walk along the riverside of Mersey where you will get to view a panorama of the city centre of Liverpool. You will also find a number of industrial buildings around the area which reflect Birkenhead's shipbuilding culture.

For a dose of retail therapy, head for Pyramids Shopping Centre where you will find a number of retail shops offering great deals and sales. You might also want to sample real ale from the town's pub, the Stork Hotel.

After that, head for the city of Liverpool by arranging for car hire in Birkenhead. You can also visit other towns on the peninsula including Southport, Formby and Wirral.