Maybe you’re the sort of vacationer who organizes every tiny detail of your trip. Or perhaps you prefer to pick up a rental car and go wherever the mood strikes. Whatever your jam, there are some key points about Hampshire that’ll help get you on the road. Get set to say hello to England, because that’s where you’ll need to go to kick off your adventure.

You’re probably curious to know what awesome sights are around the corner in Hampshire. Well sit down, fasten your seat belt and we’ll tell you. Follow the road signs until you find yourself at Southampton Maritime Museum. This popular attraction is 0.3 miles from the middle of Southampton and is well worth hopping out of the car for.

Being in control of when and where you travel is a huge advantage of having your own rental car on vacation. Take the reins on your journey around Hampshire and revel in the freedom of visiting its most popular destinations at your own pace. Explore some (or all) of this place’s most well-known cities:

• Southampton (population of 246,200)
• Basingstoke (population of 96,300)
• Gosport (population of 70,800)
• Farnborough (population of 59,900)

Here’s a rundown of our top suggestions if you’re looking to score the cheapest possible car rental:

• Use our amazing filter feature to help steer you in the direction of the hottest car deals around — then compare the prices;
• By entering your email address into our Price Drop Alert, you’ll be informed of all the best discounts for your location;
• Research is the key to bagging the best rental bargains in town, so be sure to look into both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you lock in your ride;
• If you’re not worried about which day of the week you get the keys to your car and your plans are flexible, play around with days and dates to find the hottest deal;
• If possible, keep the time of your pickup and drop-off the same. If you bring back your car later than you picked it up, you could be charged an extra day unnecessarily;
• Keep more dollars in your pocket. You’ll score some of the cheapest deals when you pay in advance for your rental car;
• Don’t let the deal you’ve been searching for slip through your grasp. Book as soon as possible and zoom off with your dream ride.

That all said, Hampshire boasts some amazing rocky coastlines, shingle seashores, and sandy shores. Many adventurers get out of town to check out those dazzling vistas. If that sounds good to you, look into an SUV or a full-size car. Even if you don’t think you’ll take the path less traveled, you won’t regret the extra space.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s an impressive variety of both high-end and economy vehicles to rent in Hampshire. What you go for will depend on what you’re willing to spend and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are all about mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not grab a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a stylish mid-sized sedan? Alternatively, if you just need a set of wheels to get you from A to B at the cheapest price possible, stick with an economy compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

The left-hand side of the road is where you’ll be driving in Hampshire. The controls of your rental car here, such as the steering wheel and gearshift, will be on the other side of what you’re used to.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may share your information with local authorities, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.