Escaping the big city is very often the only route you can take when work piles up on you. When you’re feeling stressed, physically escaping what makes you stressed is at times the only way to actually get the mental distance required to relax. And if for some people escaping means going to the beach and mellow out in the sand, and for other it’s all about physical activity or hiking in nature, for a few just driving away is relaxation enough.

For people trying to run away from the hyperactivity in London, taking a long car drive to Essex is an amazing way to blow off steam. The amazing landscapes of the county will be just what you need to forget about the concrete jungle and the crammed subway system.

Driving up to Essex may not be an option for everyone, be it because you don’t own a car or because it may not be in good enough shape to face the highway. But that doesn’t matter, that’s what rental companies are for. Car hire Essex also has the advantage of being a lot cheaper than it is in London, so it may be worth it to just get a train up there and then rent your ride.