If your trip to Oldham is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a helping hand.Close to the city center, Oldham Coliseum Theatre is one sight you might like to add to your must-see list. Lyceum Theatre and Gallery Oldham are also a stone’s throw away and worth taking the time to see.

If you’re up for a little more adventure, keep on driving to Leeds, 25 miles from Oldham. You’ll find plenty more wonderful things to see and do here, including Royal Armouries and Temple Newsam House. Sheffield is another destination to keep an eye out for. It’s situated just 25 miles away. If you make the trip here, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and Magna Science Adventure Centre should be top of your itinerary.

After a long day of chatting to like-minded individuals, it’s always nice to be able to relax and unwind someplace nearby. If you’re traveling to Oldham for work-related purposes, here are some of the convention centers that are close to hotels and cafés:

• Manchester Conference Centre (10 miles away).
• Manchester City Hall (10 miles away).
• Manchester Central (10 miles away).

No other mode of transportation can offer you convenience and flexibility like your own wheels. Whatever the reason for your jaunt to Oldham, CarRentals.com has an excellent selection of vehicles for you to pick from. Spending a weekend in the city with your beloved? Turn up the romance by renting a compact car or a mini. Lots of fun to drive and a cinch to park, you’ll adore sitting alongside each other in one of these zippy rides. A minivan is perfect for large families. There’s enough room for everyone and you can go where you want, whenever you want. If you’re traveling for work, a premium car will get you from meeting to conference in serious style.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s a huge range of both economy and luxury rental vehicles available in Oldham. What you go with is largely dependent on how much you want to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty vehicles often spare no expense when it comes to mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not pick an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a flashy mid-sized sedan? On the other hand, if you just need a car to get from A to B as economically as possible, we can help you out with an economy compact vehicle (or something else that won’t break the bank).

When driving somewhere you’ve never been before, you should have a good understanding of the local traffic laws. Here’s what you’ll need to know to hit the road in Oldham safely:

Keep to the left side of the road in Oldham. If you plan to grab a rental car here, be aware that the driver’s seat will be on the right. It may take a little getting used to!

If you want to leave your car in the heart of town and discover the area by foot, we don’t expect you’ll have too many issues securing a spot. Just make sure you read any nearby signs and respect the rules. You don’t want to ruin an exciting day of adventuring with a fine.

Since the population of Oldham is around 104,800, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with traffic congestion. That being said, main roads generally get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

One of two things will happen. Your car rental company may bill the fined amount to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Otherwise, it may pass on your contact information to the relevant local authority so the fine is issued to you directly.