But getting around by car is not without its drawbacks. The most obvious point to make is that in the UK you will have to drive on the left. It is also worth noting that the UK is a car loving country and so the roads are often very busy with traffic jams on the major motorways fairly commonplace. As a result you will probably have a much more interesting and enjoyable journey if you venture off the motorways onto secondary roads. In addition, many town and city centres are increasingly congested and so cars are often actively discouraged from entering city centres.
Parking can be limited and very expensive and one-way systems are often incomprehensible.
Car rental rates can be expensive so shop around and you might find a bargain. Sometimes you can get a good deal if you arrange car hire before you arrive in the UK, but generally it will be a pricey way of getting around. Another drawback is that fuel can be quite expensive in comparison to many other countries which makes driving expensive in itself. As a general rule, motorway service stations are the most expensive for petrol so avoid these. Cheapest fuel prices are usually found at supermarkets or suburban petrol stations.