As the home of The Beatles, Liverpool is one of the UK’s most iconic cities, and a popular site of cultural pilgrimage. But it has so much more to offer than rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia. Its parks and green spaces have been described as the most important in the country, and it has plenty of impressive architecture dating back several centuries, as well as the historic port.

Head down to the Royal Albert Docks with your car, and you can maybe park up and catch a ferry across the Mersey. Both the city’s major football grounds are worth checking out, and with a hire car in Liverpool you can also take a tour of Chinatown, which is home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe.

Which side of the road?
In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device

• There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London

• Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways

• Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road

Speed Limits
All speed signs will be in mph.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)

• Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)

• Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)

Unless indicated by road signs.

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt

• Children aged under 12 or less than 135 cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size

Please note - It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

If you want to learn more about driving in Liverpool, see the full UK Road Rules guide.

Car hire in Liverpool gives you the opportunity to see a wide variety of impressive sites, nearby in Merseyside and further out.

Manchester

Under an hour’s drive from Liverpool is Manchester, another gem of the north-west. This bustling city is also known for its impressive architecture and cultural history, particularly in the field of popular music, and it offers some of the best nightlife in the country.

Lake District

If you have a day to spare, you could drive up to the Lake District. In just over 2 hours, you’ll be surrounded by probably the most spectacular scenery in the country. Lake Windermere is a particular highlight, offering sailing, hiking, and a variety of other activities.

Do I need winter tyres to drive in the UK?

No, there is no legal requirement for passenger cars in the United Kingdom to be equipped with winter tyres. However, most of our cars in our Liverpool rental hubs will have winter tyres available.

Can you hire a car by the day in Liverpool?

You can enjoy affordable rates when you book one-day car rental with Avis. Submit your trip details into the online booking form so you can see the available vehicles and their one-day car rental cost.

What is the best car to hire in Liverpool?

If you are staying in the city centre, you may feel more comfortable in a compact model that will be easy to park. Heading out of the city on a longer trip? Consider a snazzy convertible from our Prestige range or give your family a comfortable ride in an SUV or family-sized saloon.

Can I pick up my hire car in Liverpool and return it at another location?

Yes, with the Avis one-way rental that's not a problem. Pick up your one-way rental car at one of our locations throughout the United Kingdom or Europe and return it at another rental location at the end of your trip.

What do you need to shift? Our van rental fleet spans small hire vans, perfect for that weekend DIY project; medium vans, well suited to hauling rolls of carpet, heavy floor tiles, or moving the kids to university; and large vans to accommodate some or all of your worldly goods.