Birmingham is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom and this is due to their many attractions and historical/monumental landmarks that are interesting to people of all ages.

While there are the usual places that you so often find in any city or country you visit; such as the museums and cathedrals; what differentiates each museum and cathedral is the history behind them.

In Birmingham, after you’ve had your fill of its museums; you can drive down to Sarehole Mill; a water mill that is close to the home of the now famous J.R.R. Tolkien. It is said that the author had the mill as the backdrop of his equally famous Lord of the Rings works.

In honor of the author, a yearly Tolkien Weekend festival is held.

Getting your own cheap car hire at the Coventry Airport or Birmingham itself is easy through several world-class car hires in Coventry Airport as well as those located in the city including Practical Car & Van Rental; 1Car1; Abbey Self-Drive Hire; Alamo; Avis; Budget; Enterprise; and Europcar.

If you prefer to book your car preference ahead of your holiday in Birmingham, you should check out the websites of these available cheap car hire companies. Online reservations are not only easier but they usually cost less, too.