$67 Cheap Car Rental in Blackburn

If your trip to Blackburn is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a helping hand.Stop by Ewood Park. It’s one sight you’ll usually find on many travelers’ to-do lists. Vue Cinema Blackburn and King Georges Hall are also not far away and worth checking out.

With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Taylor’s Bank, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Splash World, Formby Beach and Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Don’t forget about Pebble Beach either! Just 50 miles away, Fountains Abbey, Lightwater Valley Theme Park and Newby Hall and Gardens are must-sees here.

Here on a business-related trip? You’ll be happy to hear that BJ’s Bingo has some terrific restaurants, cafés and hotels close by. It’s situated 18 miles from Blackburn.

Having your own car in Blackburn will give you more flexibility to squeeze in as many activities as possible. Maybe you just can’t wait to escape town, hit the highway, and see where the wind takes you. If that’s the case, pick up the keys to one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and take a look at the sandy shores in the area. If you’re all about the bright lights of the city, something small will be a better fit. Getting around bumper-to-bumper traffic will be a whole lot easier with a mini or compact car.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to head off on an epic road trip around Blackburn, a spacious SUV could be your perfect match. If you want the cheapest possible price and plan on staying mostly in the city, a budget compact is a smart pick. All you need to do is work out what’ll suit you best, round up the troops, and clock up those miles.

The left-hand side is where you’ll be driving along in Blackburn. Take note that the controls of your rental vehicle here, like the steering wheel, will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Finding a car space in Blackburn won’t be too challenging. Of course, it depends on the time and place — you may find it tricky parking in the very center during busy periods.

As with most cities, roads get busier in the rush hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of roughly 146,500, traffic isn’t a major problem in Blackburn.

While cruising through the streets of Blackburn, keep in mind that the speed limits typically range from 30mph to 70mph. Most residential zones are 30mph unless marked otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with local law enforcement agencies so they can send a fine straight to you.

As in many places, normal cell phone usage is not permitted while behind the wheel in Blackburn. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just remember to maintain focus on the road.

When driving in Blackburn, it’s a criminal offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.08%. Thinking of having a wine or two with lunch or dinner? Consider taking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

You aren’t allowed to turn at a red light in Blackburn. If you encounter one, take the opportunity to enjoy a mindful moment or two until the signal turns green.

You bet. Although, there are a couple of exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation systems.