Liverpool is a grand city, well known for it’s amazing shopping facilities as well as stunning architecture and fine dining experiences. In fact there is so much to see and do in Liverpool you will be hard pressed to fit it all in one trip. If you are strapped for time it is advisable to rent a hire car and this will give you more freedom and flexibility to travel about in your own time.

This article looks at Liverpool’s most popular galley – The Tate. Perhaps not as popular as it’s London counterpart, but not in the least less awe inspiring, the Liverpool Tate houses international modern and contemporary art from some of the worlds leading artists. Special exhibitions are commonly put on, and if you would like to check what is currently showing then take a visit to their website which will be able to tell you what is happening and when.

The gallery is open between September and May, and the great thing is it is completely free of charge to view the permanent galleries – although some special exhibitions may require a small entrance fee.

The gallery also has a cafeteria where you can relax and enjoy a bite to eat after a long day viewing all the wonderful artwork and sculptures.

Ample parking is available on site, if you still need to book your hire car then fill out a few details above and you could get a quote within seconds. You can also arrange to collect your car from several areas around town making it more convenient for you.

If you are looking to stay in Liverpool then it worth doing some research before you do. There are a lot of hotels in the city and some further out and it is a good idea to get an idea of what you want and then book something up before you go.

Like any city, Liverpool is very busy and the accommodation tends to book up very quickly, especially the good places. It is probably a good idea to organise a hire car so that you can go further out of the city as you will get more choice of accommodation then and you are more likely to get a better price or better value for money at least.

There are many different types of accommodation, depending on what you want from your stay. There are places suited to families, business needs, groups of friends or single travellers and there are also a range of quality of hotel reflecting a range of prices. It could be very daunting if you arrive with no idea where you want to stay, it is better to do some research first and then know exactly what to expect when you arrive.

The Internet makes it easy to see what is available. Set some time aside to have a really good search, bookmark the places that you like and then see whether they have any rooms when you need them. If you do this far enough in advance of your trip, you should be able to get what you are looking for.