10 Best Day Trips from London by Private Car in 2025

Looking for the best day trips from London? Discover 10 unforgettable destinations and why booking a private car with Shelter Cars ensures a relaxing and comfortable journey.

If you’ve explored the heart of London and want to see more of what the UK has to offer, a private day trip is the perfect next step. Skip the stress of trains and group tours — Shelter Cars lets you travel at your own pace with professional drivers and modern, clean vehicles.

Here are 10 amazing day trips you can enjoy from London with a private hire car in 2025.

1. Oxford – The City of Dreaming Spires

Distance: 1.5 hours. Top Sights: Oxford University, Radcliffe Camera, Christ Church

Explore the historic streets of Oxford with comfort and ease. A Shelter Cars day hire gives you flexibility to explore colleges, museums, and charming tea rooms.

2. Cambridge – Punting & Academic Charm

Distance: 1.5 hoursTop Sights: King's College, The River Cam, The Fitzwilliam Museum

Cambridge offers beauty, history, and peaceful riverside walks. Our door-to-door service lets you arrive stress-free and explore at your own pace.

3. Stonehenge – Ancient Wonder of the World

Distance: 2 hoursTop Sights: Stone Circle, Visitor Centre, Salisbury Cathedral (optional add-on)

Visiting Stonehenge by private car avoids confusing train routes and gives you doorstep access to this iconic UNESCO site.

Why Choose Shelter Cars for Your Day Trip?

• Private vehicle with professional driver

• Fully licensed and insured

• Door-to-door pickup from hotel or airport

• Customisable routes and stopovers

• Clean, spacious, air-conditioned cars

• No public transport stress or strict timetables

📞 Book Your Private Day Trip Today🌐 www.shelter-cars.com📧 info@shelter-cars.com📱 WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7954 225944🔗 Contact us

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4. Bath – Roman History Meets Georgian Beauty

Distance: 2.5 hoursTop Sights: Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Royal Crescent

Spend the day soaking in Roman history and elegant architecture. Our drivers can stop en route in Windsor or Lacock by request.

5. Windsor – A Royal Favourite

Distance: 1 hourTop Sights: Windsor Castle, Eton, The Long Walk

Ideal for a half-day trip. Enjoy smooth pickup and drop-off directly to the castle gates with Shelter Cars private hire.

6. Brighton – The Seaside Escape

Distance: 1.5 hoursTop Sights: Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion, The Lanes

Perfect for families or couples. No stress with train crowds — just enjoy the coast with space for beach bags and souvenirs.

7. Leeds Castle & Kent Countryside

Distance: 1.5 hoursTop Sights: Leeds Castle, Maidstone, vineyards and scenic drives

Make it a romantic or family outing. Our chauffeur-style service includes flexible return times.

8. The Cotswolds – Countryside Charm

Distance: 2–2.5 hoursTop Sights: Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold

See chocolate-box villages and rolling green hills with comfort. Shelter Cars offers multi-stop options.

9. Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Distance: 2 hoursTop Sights: Shakespeare’s home, theatres, historic town centre

Ideal for literature and theatre lovers. Ask about our package tours.

10. Canterbury & Dover

Distance: 1.5–2 hoursTop Sights: Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle, White Cliffs

Combine culture with coastal views. Option to extend to a port transfer if cruising from Dover.

Why Choose Shelter Cars for Your Day Trip?

• Private vehicle with professional driver

• Fully licensed and insured

• Door-to-door pickup from hotel or airport

• Customisable routes and stopovers

• Clean, spacious, air-conditioned cars

• No public transport stress or strict timetables

📞 Book Your Private Day Trip Today🌐 www.shelter-cars.com📧 info@shelter-cars.com📱 WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7954 225944🔗 Contact us

Shelter Cars – Where Every Journey Feels Like Home.