Blackpool Airport Motorhome Hire

Blackpool Airport may not be the obvious choice when planning a trip to the UK, but there are many benefits to be had when undertaking Blackpool Airport motorhome hire. The airport is located next to Blackpool, a coastal town in the north east region of England. What better first glimpse of the UK than one of the seaside and its accompanying traditional British seaside attractions? Blackpool is known for its Pleasure Beach, a theme park and amusement centre by the seafront. A pier is also located in the town, allowing visitors to walk out over the sea to take in a big gulp of fresh, sea air. Blackpool Airport is an international hub and brings in passengers from across Europe, from countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal and France. Be prepared to pay an ADF (Airport Development Fee) when arriving or departing from Blackpool. This fee is for passengers aged over 16 and contributes towards the cost of maintaining and improving the airport. The centre of Blackpool is just a short walk from the airport so it is easy to offset your carbon footprint a little by avoiding taking transport to the town centre. Motorhome hire collection points may be a little further away and that's where an airport transfer comes in handy. Blackpool North train station is also within walking distance of the airport, but with luggage and tired passengers, an airport transfer taxi may be the most comfortable options. When split between a number of travellers, an airport transfer may work out to be the most economical option too. The transfer will take you directly from the airport terminal building to the motorhome hire location. It is not possible to collect a motorhome directly from the airport because there is no space available for the handover process, which takes up to 1 hour. During this time, you will be shown how to operate the vehicle and perform tasks such as hooking up the electric, filling up the water tank and emptying the motorhome toilet. Blackpool Airport is small but it still has many useful services and facilities, including a duty free shop selling tobacco, fragrances and alcoholic beverages. Reading material and snacks can be purchased from a newsagent in the terminal and there are also cafes, bars and restaurants both before and after security for hungry and thirsty travellers. Blackpool is close to the Lake District National Park, a beautiful and protected part of the UK comprising of a series of mountains, lakes and unspoilt landscapes. The famed author Beatrix Potter was responsible for much of the Lake District's untouched magnificence and you can learn more about her and her involvement in the National Trust at the Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead. The next logical step is to drive your motorhome up into Scotland to continue your tour in style.