Renting a car in the city of London is simple to do and it can be done over the internet. Check out several agencies for the available deals and discounts when you are on holiday – rates can vary from one company to another.

When visiting London, you should know that the roads can get very congested and navigation is tricky, you also cannot enter the centre of London without paying the Congestion Charge – also parking is difficult. However, a car is great if you want to get out of the city and see some of the countryside. Remember in England, you drive on the left and speed limits and drink-driving limits are strictly enforced.
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It doesn’t matter when you visit London, you will most likely encounter a rain shower or two. The winter weather is cold, damp and quite wet. Winter can bring about a dismal disposition, but that doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying the masses of theaters, concerts and exhibitions that the city has to offer. Temperatures during the winter range from 38-45 degrees in December to 38-50 degrees in March.
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You can walk around many of the sights in London but for the more scattered ones use London Transport or a taxi. Here is a brief description of each and how to get further ingo. Perhaps you would like to travel about the city on one of London’s red double-deckers. There is also the choice of riding on more modern double- and single-deckers. A bus trip in London that travels through the city center costs one pound, other costs can set you back a mere 70 pence.

The cheapest and fastest way to travel about London is to utilize the London Underground, also known as “the tube“. It can be quite crowded during rush hour, but it still isn’t that much of a set back, it is still the way to go. You can identify an underground stations by its red circle with a blue crossbar. For more information or to obtain maps, contact the London Tourist Board (LTB) at +44 171-0839-123456 or the London Tourist Information Service at +44 171-244-9999.
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When you are wandering about the city, there comes a time when you want to let loose. You could choose to settle in a nice spot and sip a delicious cocktail while listening to a happening live band play. You may want to lose control and let the DJ spin the latest dance tunes to get you pumped for an exciting night. Sometimes you might want to grab a few beers and shoot a couple friendly games of pool. Whatever you decide to do, London has a variety of night spots to keep you satisfied.

When Touring London, you will find that most pubs close at 11pm, but there are other alternatives such as dance clubs partying until the late hours. Check out one of the popular techno and electronica clubs scattered about the city. Let your hair down and visit Groucho, located at 45 Dean St., (020/7439-4685), where you can hope to sneak past the members only policy. Below are a few hot spots to look into:
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When you visit London, you may want to spend the day touring various museums and the evening enjoying a good play. There are many major national museums and galleries open daily for you to enjoy, offering shorter hours on weekends than weekdays.

To get the most out of your dollar, consider purchasing a money-saving pass called the London GoSee Card. This card is valid for admission to many of London’s major attractions, including Apsley House, Barbican Art Gallery, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Design Museum. It can used from 3 to 7 days. An adult 3-day card costs £16 ($26) and a 7-day card goes for £26 ($42). Cards can be purchased at British tourist information centers, London Transport centers, airports, as well as various attractions.
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There are literally thousands of tours both in and to outside London – it can be difficult to make a choice. Of course you could spend weeks and weeks in London and not manage to see all the sights you want to see or have heard above. You need to plan well and if time allows it would be nice to get a little outside London to enjoy the English countryside. One or two ideas for tours are given below

London Transport Bus
With your Travel Card or London visitors Card, just hop on a red double decker bus to somewhere. Go upstairs and watch the world go by below you while keeping your eye on the marvellous architecture.
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When you crave a night filled with the performing arts, take the time to experience London’s theater. Prices for shows vary from £18 to £70 ($33-$130), depending on where you go to view a performance and how far away you sit from the stage.

To inquire about tickets, contact the British Visitors Center, located at 1 Regent St., (020/7014-8550) or the Harrods ticket desk at 87-135 Brompton Rd. (020/7589-9109). If you haven’t booked go to Leicester Square on the day of the performance in the late afternoon and queue for half price tickets for almost all the major shows – telephone (+44 0) 171-836-0971 or check with you hotel reception about the best time to do this (you need to go earlier for the chance of tickets for the top west end productions).
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London is full of great sightseeing opportunities and the real difficulty is trying to decide which go on the “must see” list. You could visit London for a week every year for the next ten years and still be finding new sightseeing treasures. We list out a few of the notable and famous sights below and you will have to pick and choose between these and many others.

Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
Bridge St. and Parliament Sq., SW1
Telephone: +44 171-219-4272 (House of Commons)
The Houses of Parliament may be one of the most illustrious symbols of London. Here is where the assemblies gather that keep the royal powers in check. The current Gothic-revival buildings date back to 1840. If you pass by at night and you notice a light shining in the tower, Parliament is in session.
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When you visit this lovely city, you will find that there are more things that can be tackled during just one visit to London. There are many mini-worlds to uncover throughout this diverse setting. Over a third of London’s population are immigrants, which can be found throughout the neighborhoods of Soho, Mayfair, Marylebone, Piccadilly Circus, Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill and Bayswater.

London is Europe’s biggest city, covering more than 620 square miles. The number of attractions to add to your itinerary could include Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, The National Gallery, Kensington Gardens and the Royal Opera House. If you are the outdoors type, there are many parks to wander about or maybe you prefer to spend an enchanting evening at the theater. There are many shows, including Broadway hits to enjoy and there is almost no trouble obtaining a discount ticket to most of the performances.
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