Rent a car in Exeter
Exeter, with a name linked to stories of knights and Arthurian legends, is one of the oldest cities in Great Britain. The capital of the county of Devon is located at one of the most famous parts of the country, as its weather is really good and its rural environment is truly beautiful. Even though this old richness confers the strength of its history, Exeter is a city which combines, behind its Roman walls, must-see places as the Norman Cathedral and utterly modern buildings.
Would you like to discover all the historic city of Exeter has in store? With the rental car search engine of Pepecar, you will find the best vehicle to move all over Exeter and its surroundings at the best price of the market.
Prehistoric archaeological findings have not been found in this zone, though with the arrival of the Roman Empire the city was founded after the name of ‘Isca Dumnoniorum’. In the year 876 AD, Exeter was devastated and conquered by William I of England, known as the Conqueror. During the middle ages, the city became an important commercial port dedicated to wool. Currently, there are historic remains of the Roman baths and walls, though many of the monuments from this city were destroyed during WWII by the Nazis.
Exeter has numerous parks and gardens and, in fact, has been given the title of the European city of flowers. Also, the city is known as the city in the countryside, as there are many territorial extensions which have not been built on. Among the most interesting and attractive monuments in the city, we recommend Exeter Cathedral, Rougemont Castle, Parliament Street (a street recognized in the Guinness World Records’ Book as the narrowest street in the world) or Saint Nicholas Church.
Undoubtedly, it is a place to explore and discover dozens of attractions offered to the tourist by its more than two thousand years of history. To know Exeter in depth, the best option is to rent a car with Pepecar, as it will ensure you total freedom of movement and no time restrictions.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS
The Exeter International Airport is located 10 kilometers from the center of Exeter. It is a small airport but, don’t worry, because you can find the best car for this travel with the rental car comparator of Pepecar.
To get to the center of Exeter with your rental car from the airport, take the road Honiton Rd and continue along the B3183, or drive through the road M5. From the airport, the trip will take you about 15 minutes.
Travelers deciding to rent a car in Exeter won’t have any problem to drive all over the city and, also, will be able to find a huge variety of parking lots. Remember, the steering wheel is on the right!
RENTAL CAR EXCURSIONS FROM EXETER
EXMOUTH
Exmouth is a city from England with port and coast. It is situated at the west of Devon and here the environment is juvenile thanks to its beaches and promenade.
From Exeter, you can access Exmouth thanks to the rental car you can reserve in pepecar.com. Take the road A376 for about 23 kilometers and approximately 25 minutes.
TIVERTON
The city of Tiverton is in the county of Devon and has really impressive monuments as the Church of Saint Peter, Tiverton Castle, and a marvelous natural park, known as Gran Western Canal.
It is located approximately 25 kilometers by car from Exeter through the A396 or the M5. The duration of this trip to Tiverton is about 30 minutes.