Hertz Car Rental in Leicester
You’ll find the city of Leicester in the East Midlands area of England. It’s 100 miles north of London and stands on the River Soar. It has recently become the burial place of King Richard III after his body was found during building work in the city. Car rental in Leicester means you’ll easily be able to tour the sights of the city and attractions further afield too. That’s because Leicester has an exceptionally well-organised road system. The A563 forms a handy orbital ring road, which links to the major M1 north/south motorway to the west of the city.
Leicester is a mix of historic market town, industrial revolution hot-spot and modern multi-cultural urban development. It’s a regional centre for business, shopping, sport and culture. Rent a car in Leicester and you can explore all the different sides to the city, from the Highcross Shopping Centre with 120 stores and 15 restaurants to the historic Leicester Market, the largest outdoor covered market in Europe. Other highlights include Leicester Cathedral, where Richard III was buried after his body was found under a car park in the city. And don’t miss the National Space Centre, a successful modern interactive family attraction on the riverside.
