Staines Causeway Service Station car hire, tailor-made for you
Staines-upon-Thames, often referred to as just Staines, is a quiet English town on the Thames river. Complete with a bustling marketplace and an abundance of green space, this is an ideal vacation spot in the county of Surrey. Pick up your Avis hire car at Staines Causeway Service Station, and you’re ready to explore.
We make car rental easy, because we know you can’t wait to feel the freedom of the road and get the very most out of your stay. Wherever your travels take you, the keys are waiting for you to unlock the world.
Plan your journey from Staines Causeway Service Station
Drive east from the Staines Causeway Service Station for seven minutes and arrive in the heart of the town centre, a bustling market town with plenty of charms.Take a leisurely walk along the Thames Path, which heads west towards Windsor and east to London. The people of Staines take meticulous care of their town. The pedestrian-only section in the downtown area is a lovely place to grab a meal. Featuring a wide selection of shops, cafes, and restaurants there’s no end of choices.
People from all over the county come to shop at the impressive Elmsleigh Shopping Centre and the Two Rivers Retail Park, but it’s the local market that really shines. Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, you can find a wide range of fresh produce, cakes, jewellery, accessories, flowers and souvenirs.
A popular destination for children and adults alike is Thorpe Park, a pleasure ground with everything from roller coaster rides to spinning teacups. It has over 30 rides, and limitless entertainment options.
For those interested in sport, watch the local Staines team in action. There are also a number of golf courses in the area including the Laleham Burway Golf Club which is located just south along the Thames.
Come to Staines to enjoy the finer things in life and get to know the area with your Avis rental car.
Beyond Staines
Travel beyond Staines to visit London and some of the finest landscapes in England.London
The hustle and bustle of London is just a 40-minute drive on the M4 from Staines. This iconic city has an endless list of attractions. The best of which include Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the Tower of London. Ride the London Eye, located on the South Bank to get a bird’s eye view of the city. Or spend a couple of hours looking around the British Museum before catching a show in the West End. Stop by Buckingham Palace to watch the ‘Changing of the Guard’. For a glimpse of London's alternative side, visit Camden Market for exceptional street food, an array of clothing, jewellery, antiques and art stalls.
Runnymede
Just an 11-minute drive from Staines is Runnymede, a beautiful water meadow area on the Thames river. It’s most famous for being the location where the Magna Carta was signed, and you’ll also find the memorial which marks this momentous event in history.
Mendip Hills
Drive two hours from Staines on the M4 to reach Mendip Hills. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featres limestone ridges and deep valleys. See the coastal plains called the Somerset Levels and the lush hills of the Chew Valley. Under the hills is the largest river system in Britain. The Caves of the Mendip Hills are also located here. Atop the valley you can see as far as the Quantocks in Wales, and even Glastonbury.
Travelling around this part of England is easy in your Avis hire car. Just pick up the keys to unlock your journey.