Located in the middle of Mediterranean Africa is the country of Tunisia. Its mountains, deserts and beaches provide a wonderfully diverse landscape and there are some fascinating historical sites dating back thousands of years. Cheap car hire in Tunisia makes it possible to enjoy a wide range of activities.

A one hour drive from Souse with car hire in Tunisia is the small town of El Jem, famous for its amphitheatre built by the Romans back in the 3rd century AD. The outer facade of this structure is remarkably well preserved and was used in the Hollywood epic, Gladiator. It is possible to take a seat in the upper tiers and begin to imagine what this arena might have been like filled with 30,000 roaring spectators.

Located across a dried salt lake causeway on the fringes of the Sahara is the oasis town known as Douz. This small town is the staging post for tourists wishing to trek to the desert dunes beyond. Local travel guides can arrange transport in the form of all terrain vehicles or camels.

Sousse is a great place to visit with car rental in Tunisia. The old quarter of the city known as the Medina offers a fascinating glimpse of a culture that has thrived for centuries. Visitors can explore the mazelike complex of streets which include the rabat, a mosaic museum and the local bazaar.

There are some great holiday resorts in Tunisia and Monastir receives a steady flow of visitors looking to enjoy its Mediterranean beaches. The city has developed around its historic fortified port and the original lookout tower offers fantastic views out to sea. There are also some very good restaurants in the city, particularly along the marina, and the local bazaar has great souvenir shopping at bargain prices.