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Carlisle is nicknamed the 'border city' for its close proximity to the Lake District and Scotland. The city is situated on the path of Hadrian's Wall and has a strong history and vibrant culture, making it a popular tourist destination. Hiring a car in Carlisle will enable you to explore the area with ease.
Convenient as a base to get to the surrounding areas and offering plenty to see and do around the city, Carlisle is a great place for a short break...
If you're thinking of renting a car, you can pick up your vehicle from a number of downtown locations. Once you are on the road, head to top attractions such as the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery which exhibits Roman relics. The city's enormous castle and Cumbria's only cathedral are also worth a visit.
The city centre is mainly pedestrianised, but there are plenty of places to park. Carlisle is bordered by semi-intact city walls and the city's shopping centre, The Lanes, has designer and high street stores, as well as a farmers' market, so there will be plenty for you to purchase!
If you're a food lover, be sure to visit in August when the Carlisle Food Fair is held in the city centre. Local food producers showcase a selection of Cumbrian food including Cumberland sausages, sauce and mustard.
One of the main attractions of Carlisle is Hadrian's Wall. Built by the Romans, it is 73 miles long. Walk along the specially designed path which stretches from the coast of Wallsend to the coast of Bowness-on-Solway, near Newcastle. Be sure to visit the Birdoswald Roman fort which is 16 miles from Carlisle and has beautiful views over the Irthing Valley to the Lake District Fells.
Just a short car journey away from Scotland and the Lake District, visitors to Carlisle are well placed to explore the stunning scenery in these areas...
Carlisle has long been fought over between Scotland and England. It sits on the English side of the border and is the country's most northerly city. However, links to Scotland remain and Edinburgh and Glasgow are just a 90-minute drive away from Carlisle.
Also just over the Scottish border is Gretna Green, the village famous for runaway weddings, which makes an interesting and historical day out.
The North Lakes are just over 40 minutes away from Carlisle. Bassenthwaite and Keswick Lakes are popular, and their pretty towns sit in the National Park. Walkers will be in their element as they hike up the mountains which reveal spectacular views. After a long walk, why not hire a boat and relax on the famous lakes? Or if you're after more activity, there are plenty of opportunities to go windsurfing, sailing or kayaking.
A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.
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A car hire in Carlisle costs £23.24 per day on average, though prices will change depending on the car type you select
According to our data, on average you should book 71 days ahead to get the cheapest price
People who have used TravelSupermarket have booked more cars with Europcar than any other supplier
In the past 30 days, Avis (£22.28/day) and Europcar (£22.30/day) were the companies with the cheapest prices
Economy is the most frequently booked car hire type in Carlisle.
On average a car rental in Carlisle costs £162.68 per week (£23.24 per day).
That depends on your holiday, but on average most TravelSupermarket users have booked their car for 10 days
In the last 30 days, TravelSupermarket has compared 5 companies to help find the best car hire deal for you in Carlisle
Based on our data, a car for £17.43 a day would be a good deal, as it's 25% lower than the average price
Europcar
2 locations in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: No
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Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
From
£19.58 /day
Enterprise
2 locations in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: No
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Free cancellation
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
From
£26.78 /day
Keddy
3 locations in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: No
Inclusions:
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Free cancellation
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
From
£18.46 /day
Drivalia
3 locations in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Airport location: No
Inclusions:
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Free cancellation
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
From
£24.69 /day