$49 Cheap Car Rental in Blackpool

If your trip to Blackpool is all organized but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Close to the center, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one attraction you might like to consider adding to your must-see list. Blackpool Tower and Sandcastle Waterpark are also not far away and worth a pit stop.

If you’re looking for a day-trip destination, we’ve got some ideas. Located 16 miles away, Taylor’s Bank is worth hopping in the car for. See the best sights starting with Splash World, Formby Beach and Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Located 55 miles away, Fleswick Bay is another place to aim for. If you swing by, don’t miss The Beacon, The Rum Story and North Beach.

No matter what the weather forecast is like, you’ll be able to visit some of the beautiful beaches near Blackpool from the comfort of your rental car. As you drive along, keep an eye out for seagulls drifting over these glorious stretches of coastline:

• Ainsdale Beach (15 miles away).
• Taylor’s Bank (16 miles away).
• Formby Beach (18 miles away).

After spending time mingling with like-minded individuals, it’s always nice to be able to put your feet up somewhere nearby. If you’re traveling to Blackpool for work-related reasons, these are some of the convention centers that are close to hotels and cafés:

• Mecca Bingo (0.1 miles away).
• Meols Hall (12 miles away).
• Floral Hall (12 miles away).

Having your own ride in Blackpool will give you more freedom to go wherever you like. Maybe you’d like to leave the city behind, get out on the open road, and go where the wind blows. If so, drive off in one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and take a look at the rocky coastlines in the area. If you’re all about city life, go for something small. Navigating busy streets and traffic will be much less stressful in a compact or economy car.

For some, owning a prestige vehicle is the stuff that dreams are made of. But renting your dream car is as easy as a few clicks! Imagine rolling into town in a snazzy sports car, even if it’s only for a day or two. Or maybe all you need is a reliable set of wheels to get you quickly from A to B. Extravagant or economical? Either way, there’s a rental car to suit you in Blackpool.

In Blackpool, motorists stick to the left-hand side of the road. That means the steering wheel is on the right-hand side. If you’ve rented a manual transmission car, get ready to be changing gears with your left hand.

Scoring a parking space in Blackpool isn’t too difficult. Of course, it can depend on where you are and when — you may find it tricky parking in the very center during peak periods.

One of the advantages of motoring around a smaller city is lighter traffic, so don’t stress too much about rush-hour gridlock. With a population of roughly 239,400, you can expect a smooth Blackpool driving experience.

Most residential zones in Blackpool have a 30mph speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits typically range between 30mph and 70mph.

One of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the most common approach. Or it may provide your contact details to local authorities so the fine is sent straight to you.

Like many places, normal cell phone usage is not allowed while behind the wheel in Blackpool. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Blackpool is 0.08%. If you’re planning a big night on the town, leave your rental car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light isn’t permitted in Blackpool. Always keep an eye on traffic lights and signs to ensure you don’t break any road rules.

Although there are some exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in England.