Newquay, Cornwall, is England’s best beach resort, owing to its excellent surf, the buzzing nightlife, the sheer availability of hotels and the amazing countryside. Booking a hire car in Newquay is a must as there is just so much to see and do.

The town has a number of beaches to swim at; it’s not all for the surfers. They generally head to the south at Fistral Beach where the waves are biggest and more consistent. The beaches in the town are perfect for sunbathing on and are hemmed in by rocky headlands.

If you tire of the beaches or it is perhaps rainy, there are many other attractions in town as well as lots to see by rental car. Walkers could check out Lizard Lighthouse or stroll Towan Promenade, while those with families could take the kids to the Blue Reef Aquarium or the Newquay Zoological Gardens. The Trerice Elizabethan Manor House is also worth a look.

Newquay’s nightlife is one of its main sell points. There are dozens of pumping bars and pubs right in the town centre and close to the main beaches. Cafés, coffee shops, and restaurants are also in abundance in Newquay and you can drive to nearby St Ives for more traditional seafood restaurants.

Cheap car hire in Cornwall is very popular owing to the stunning coastline and countryside. Roads snake all over the place and you can be in a fishing village, ancient town or another seaside resort within minutes of leaving Newquay. Tintagel is very close by and is known for its associations with King Arthur and Merlin.