Cherbourg is part of the peninsula reaching out towards England in the north west of France. It’'s a port city that connects regular sailings from Poole and Portsmouth. Cherbourg is known for its seafaring heritage and also its prominence during the Normandy Landings. Cherbourg is an attractive French port in its own right; although not as renowned as Calais, it has some fantastic bars and restaurants, along with plenty of shops. Car hire on Cherbourg is popular as the starting point of many a tourist’s holidays. You can go about hiring a car in Cherbourg from our pickup at Rue du Val de Saire.