Car Hire Droitwich

Car Hire

Droitwich, located close to Worcester, is a town that manages to be historic yet modern, having been enjoyed by visitors since the Victorian Era, when natural salt water springs were discovered in the area. With car rental arranged in the locale, tourists can fully explore this destination and others around Worcestershire and the Midlands.

Who to Book With
Most car hire companies in this area are actually located in Worcester. By heading south of Droitwich to the county's largest town, interested parties can take their pick between the offerings of Enterprise, Sixt, Budget and Avis. By checking prices and booking online before heading to Worcestershire, visitors to the area often find themselves making remarkable savings.

Best Time to Go
Droitwich can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but is most popular between June and August. As those visiting the town also have to consider that others heading to Worcester that might wish to obtain car hire services, booking in advance at all times of the year is wise.

Need to Know Essentials
Be sure to have the following with you whenever renting a vehicle in this part of the country:

- A full British driving license
- Photo ID other than the driving license
- The card used by the booking party for the reservation
- Proof of rental confirmation

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Both Droitwich and Worcester rarely pose problems for visiting drivers and hardly ever become congested. Because of this, parking spaces owned by the council or those in private lots are also usually easy to find, regardless of the time of year.

See our guide to the UK for more information on driving in this country.

Transport

Droitwich is essentially a driver's town, making the arrangement of car rental almost compulsory for visiting parties. Those that need to travel around the area but haven't arranged their own transportation will have to rely on a small network of trains and buses.

Trains
Travelling around Droitwich by rail isn't possible, but heading to and from Droitwich Spa train station to other ports of call around the country can be done easily. Most services, which head to and from Birmingham New Street, Hereford and Worcester, are supplied by London Midland.

Taxis
Blue Door Group, M Y Taxis, N Y Taxis and the ICS Group are the main competitors in town when it comes to taxi travel. While it may be possible to get short journeys, such as Droitwich to Worcester, on the meter, fares to destinations such as Birmingham will most-definitely have to be agreed upon prior to embarking.

Buses
Arriva is the most prominent of the bus companies that offer transport around Droitwich and elsewhere in Worcestershire and the Midlands. Of all the services offered, the 144, which runs between Birmingham and Worcester and calls at Droitwich Spa, is perhaps the most popular.

Exploring

Once all on offer in Droitwich has been enjoyed, visitors with car hire can take their pick between the many destinations around Worcestershire and the Midlands. This includes the UK's 'Second City' of Birmingham, and the largest town in Droitwich's county, Worcester. Also possible daytrip destinations are locations in Warwickshire, such as Coventry and Warwick. Those with a keen sense of adventure may also wish to take advantage of the close proximity Droitwich has to eastern Wales.

Recommended Drives

Birmingham - Second only to London in terms of size, is among the UK's most multicultural cities. Fine shopping in the Bullring and Jewelry Quarter can be enjoyed on the same day as live events at the NEC and international cuisine - especially that of South Asian origin.

Worcester - Located just a short drive south of Droitwich, is the main tourist destination in the area. The Cathedral and College Green are the two main attractions, alongside the Museum that pays homage to the birthplace of Elgar.

Coventry - Although much of its beauty was destroyed during WWII, Coventry still has its charms and is one of the main tourist destinations in this part of the country. This city, known for its large sports stadium, provides key access to other locations around the county of Warwickshire.