Compare Hamilton car hire

On the outskirts of Glasgow, Hamilton sits at the heart of the stunning Scottish country of Lanarkshire. Once a powerful fiefdom ruled by the nation’s dukes, the riverside town today marks the starting point for the Clyde Valley Tourist Route.

Whether you’re here to visit Hamilton’s museums, historic castles and riverside cafés or journey along the tourist trail into southern Scotland, a hire car is always a handy addition to your travel itinerary. With your rental wheels, you can take in the best of the town, tour the region’s famous lochs or take a day trip or two to some of Scotland’s largest cities.

You can easily explore Hamilton’s compact centre on foot. In a day or two, you can leisurely take in the town’s oldest building, Low Parks Museum, visit the Old Parish Church and hear the world’s second-longest echo at Hamilton Mausoleum. Yes, apparently, that’s a real thing.

But you’re best off exploring the surrounding area by car. With a hire car at your disposal, you’ll be walking around Chatelherault Country Park and checking out the ruins of Cadzow Castle in no time.

You’ll also need a car to set off along the Clyde Valley Tourist Route. Stretching 38 miles towards Abingdon, the trail takes in Clyde Wildlife Reserve, Lanark Loch, West Forth Forest, Craignethan Castle and plenty more must-see sites.

For an epic drive in the other direction, take the A82 to drive the length of Loch Lomond. At the gateway to the Highlands, Britain’s largest inland stretch of water needs to be seen to be believed.

If you prefer a city break, Glasgow’s lively nightlife, curious mix of architecture and abundant restaurants are just half an hour away. The Scottish capital, Edinburgh, is only slightly further, taking around an hour and a half from the centre of Hamilton.

Wherever you choose to take your wheels, be prepared for narrow roads, single tracks and limited lighting when away from the major highways. Take extra care if you’re planning to drive at night or visiting during the winter, particularly if you embark on the epic journey up into the Highlands.

That said, this part of Scotland is usually traversable all year round. With a little care and attention, you should have no problem cruising its mountain passes, lochside lanes and coastal routes.

But if you are setting off on a winter road trip, it never hurts to pack some warm clothes, a torch and a flask of tea. Keep your car rental contact details with you when out and about too.

Fair fuel policy

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