As a popular commuter town west of London, Slough is within easy distance of the beautiful town of Windsor as well as having much to recommend it in its own right. Close to National Trusts gems such as Dorneywood Gardens, Slough is home to a great museum and has excellent shopping opportunities, as well as being a good base to explore the surrounding countryside. The area around Slough also has the claim to fame of having the hit TV show 'The Office' set here.

Though it is seen as a largely industrial area, the town of Slough is saturated with English heritage and history. Major redevelopment plans are also underway to improve the face of the town centre, with hundreds of millions of pounds being spent to revamp the core of the town and create a cultural quarter that will be a home for creative businesses. 

With UK temperatures so variable, Slough is a year-round destination, although if incorporating trips to London or Windsor visitors may find the summer months particularly busy.

When visiting Slough, car hire can help visitors get the best from their stay. You can collect your car rental from one of a number of convenient locations around the downtown, or town centre, area of Slough. 

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There are certainly plenty of them in this part of England. By making use of car hire, those visiting the Berkshire area are sure to uncover some of the many delights which the region has to offer. As well as helping with getting around the town easily, Slough car hire adds a level of flexibility, enabling visits to neighbouring towns such as Maidenhead, as well as access to the capital and the glorious countryside.

Located just ten minutes driving distance from Heathrow Airport (LHR), Slough is very well connected and has excellent links to London via dedicated train routes and direct access to the M4 motorway. The town is also within a 10-minute drive of the M25, making car hire in Slough a good choice for those wishing to explore nearby areas.

Windsor is one such local attraction, famous for its pretty shopping streets, delightful walks along the River Thames and, of course, the historically important Windsor Castle. The town also benefits from the great expanse of natural space which makes up Windsor Great Park.

Henley-on-Thames is a mere 25-minute drive to the west of Slough. Here the pace is decidedly slower - tourists take riverside picnics, photographers capture the iconic Henley Bridge and copious amounts of tea and cake are consumed at welcoming cafés. Things speed up in July however, when the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta transforms the town with a frenzy of racing action on the water.