One of the most popular and most frequently visited places in all Liverpool is the section now known as the Albert Docks historic waterfront area. Originally planned and opened by Prince Albert in 1846, this became not only one of the largest inner city enclosed docks but one safer than most as it used stone and metal rather than use wood that could be easily destroyed by fire. Impressive five story brick Victorian buildings, designed by the renowned engineer Jesse Hartley, surround the docks. Since being closed as a dock in 1972, Albert Dock has been reinvented as a thriving cultural, historic, and tourist attraction.

While car hire can be found among the offerings at Albert Dock, most people who come to Liverpool from afar travel through the nearby John Lennon Airport at Speke. Yes, the Albert Dock contains many features celebrating Liverpool’s own legendary pop music phenomena and local sons. Car Hire is provided by a half dozen of the premiere international car hire companies including Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Budget Rent-a-Car, and Enterprise.

The rates for people going to Albert Dock are unique and designed to be much lower than for regular car hire. Promotional packets can be obtained that specifically highlight the many cultural and historic sites of the Docks area. Special key drop-off areas make returning the rental vehicles an even easier task so that the time for enjoying the many marvels of the Dock area can be prolonged.

Car hire at Liverpool’s Albert Dock are also recommended for those who wish to include visits to nearby Manchester and Chester. With such awesome football clubs as Everton so close at hand, there will never be a dull moment.