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Isle of Lewis Accommodation
Car rental is available from Stornoway or the airport
Care hire means you can fully explore the islands
Some of the beaches and surfing spots are away from the main roads
Renting a car means it is easier to get round the historic sitesCheap Car Hire Lewis Hebrides Stornoway Airport
Hiring a car is the easiest way to explore Lewis and the Hebrides giving you the freedom to explore the many beaches, settlements, coast and countryside at your own pace. Roads are rarely busy and you can see some wonderful scenery on your travels.
There are a variety of companies providing car hire. You can pick these up at their offices or pick up from ferry and airport terminals can be easily arranged.
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Car Hire Lewis Outer Hebrides Western Isles
Public transport can be limited and infrequent in the Hebrides so hiring a car is sometimes the best way to see the islands and the many sights they have to offer. Unlike travelling in a lot of the UK, the roads are generally quiet so you won't feel stressed out driving around. Like the rest of the UK driving is on the left and the same road and driving rules apply. The roads are rarely busy and main A roads cross the length and breadth of Lewis and Harris. Smaller roads can be single track with regular passing places, so be prepared to pull over and let other travellers pass.
Cars can be hired from a variety of companies who have bases in the main town on Lewis, Stornoway. They will all arrange free car pick up from the airport. Stornoway Car Hire have an office in the terminal building. Some do allow you to take the car over to the other islands on the ferries but check the terms before booking as not all allow this. A range of different sized cars are available at daily rates or are sometimes cheaper by booking for a week or more or at weekends. You can even hire camper vans for exploring the islands which is popular as there are lots of locations where you can park up near white sandy beaches with fantastic views.
Most companies have good websites and you can get a quote and book car hire online. Alternatively give them a call for friendly advice and service. Check the terms as to whether you're expected to bring the car back with a full tank of petrol or an empty one as different companies have different arrangements and you don't want to fill it up then not have it reimbursed.
Being an island you'll find the process a lot friendlier and relaxed which makes picking your car up a quick process without onerous amounts of paperwork.
Car Hire Companies Lewis Outer Hebrides
Lewis Car Rentals, 52 Bayhead Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles Scotland HS1 2DZ. Tel: 01851 703760. Fax: 01851 705860.
Stornoway Car Hire, The Airport, Stornoway, HS2 OBN. Tel 01851 702 658. Email: info@stornowaycarhire.co.uk
Mackinnon Self Drive, 18 Inaclete Road, Stornoway, HS1 2RB. Tel: 01851 702984. Fax: 01851 705596. Email info@mackinnonselfdrive.co.uk
Arnol Car Rentals, Arnol, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DB. Tel: 01851 710548. Fax: 01851 710248. Email: arnolmotors@aol.com
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