Guide to London transport
If you are renting a car in London, sometimes at peak traffic times it is best to make use of the puplic transport. Here is a quick guide to londons transport options.

Bus
The bus network in London has over 6,500 buses carry 5.4 million passengers on 700 different routes, making it one of the biggest bus networks in the world. Added to this is the nostalgic experience of being in a red double decker, making it the greatest bus service in the world. For bus routes click through to London bus routes for a comprehensive guide. With the strict use of Bus lanes in London, traffic does not hold up the buses too much, making them a cheap and effective form of transport.

Trains
The main railway stations in London are Eurostar Thames Link, Waterloo, Kings Cross,Victoria, St Pancras,Charing Cross, Euston, Liverpool Street and Paddington station. These nine British Rail train stations serve different parts of the UK. If you are travelling out of London, be sure to check which station is appropriate, as some only go to certain parts of the country. London Transport have a 'Stationlink' bus service which conects the major London British Rail stations The Underground train network also links all the stations and is usually the best way to travel across London.

Car
Hiring a car allows tremendous freedom in such a big city, along with the safety aspects of travelling at night. Since the introduction of the 'congestion charge', traffic levels have dropped significantly. Driving in london is not for the faint hearted, but parking and traffic flow has improved in the last year. Avoid rush hour traffic in the morning and early evening. Rent a small car, such as a Ford focus or mini, which is far easier to park and drive. we supply automatic cars but these tend to be slightly larger, often estate or saloon models. London drivers drive on the left and overtake on the right! Sounds obvious but don't forget, especially when turning into the road from a petrol station or hotel, where no road markings guide you into the correct lane. We recommend you opt for the reduced excess insurance plan when you hire one of our cars. Small accidents can happen, and many car hire firms only have a £500+ insurance excess option. If you do have an accident, take the details of the other driver and call the police. Always contact the hire firm as soon as possible,

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