Hertz in Cambridge
Along with Oxford, Cambridge is famous for being one of England's oldest and most distinguished university towns. Most of its centre is taken up with the ancient, and very impressive, college buildings, including two of the most famous, Trinity and King's College. The student population ensures that the atmosphere in Cambridge is lively and it has many traditional pubs and restaurants to visit for an authentic taste of Britain. Bicycles are a popular form of transport in Cambridge and, for an equally leisurely way to travel, you can even rent a punt or a rowing boat on the city's River Cam. Car rental in Cambridge should mean you will be able to take in its inner-city delights, as well as enjoy its many beautiful green spaces.
Several of the colleges are open to the public and offer guided tours, although often not in term time, and there are also a number of very impressive gardens to visit. In terms of museums, the Fitzwilliam is a focal point of Cambridge. It is situated in a very impressive neo-classical building and has an eclectic range of exhibits, including ancient Roman and Greek treasures as well as artistic masterpieces by Rubens and Titian. Hiring a car in Cambridge will also mean you will be able to visit Duxford Air Museum. Part of the Imperial War Museum, it has many aircraft on display, including an original Concorde and many other military and civilian planes too.
