Car Hire Northampton

Northampton is a market town that has a rich and diverse history. The county town for Northamptonshire, it is located in the East Midlands although it also lies close to Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The road links to the M1 motorway and the A1 trunk road make it the perfect place to explore the United Kingdom with Peterborough and Birmingham only a short distance away. Historically the town was famed for its manufacturing, particularly in the leather and shoemaking industries. Today however Northampton is the home of some of the most important companies in the UK. Panasonic, Coca Cola Schweppes and Barclaycard all have large offices in the town as well as the Carlsberg brewery. With such a heavy corporate presence Budget's specialist price structures mean that both large and small businesses can benefit from preferential rates and exceptional service.

Car Rental Northampton

The use of a hire car will allow visitors to visit some of the fine historic houses near the town. A visit to Althorp, the ancestral home of the Spencer family is highly advisable for its magnificent stately rooms and a fabulous collection of ceramics, pictures and furniture. With an exhibition celebrating the life of Diana, the Spencer's poignantly remember the life and work of the Princess of Wales. As well as Althorp there is Cottesbrooke Hall, a house dating from the early eighteenth century that is believed by many to be the pattern for Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park' , a must see for literary buffs. These houses are set in the gorgeous Northamptonshire countryside and with the use of a hire car can be part of a tour of the quintessentially English towns and villages. If you want help finding your way ask about hiring GPS satellite navigation.

Northampton

Northampton has a strong sporting heritage with a top flight Rugby team named the Saints, who play at Franklin's Gardens. Additionally Northamptonshire County Cricket Club regularly play in the town in both championship and limited overs county matches. For fans of extreme sports there is the nearby Nene Whitewater Centre, giving visitors the chance to kayak, canoe and raft in treacherous conditions. Northampton has a rich history as a market town and with a wealth of attractions within the town and in the outlying countryside can be deemed a tourist destination in its own right. To make the most of your trip, a Budget hire car will allow you to travel in comfort and at your own pace.

Budget Car Hire Northampton
1 Encon Court
Owl Close
Moulton Park Ind Estate
Northampton
NN3 6HZ

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