Need suggestions on where to go in the UK.

Okay, I have in mind three areas I want to travel to, and they are all within the UK. England, Scotland or Ireland. Now, where in any of those three places should I visit (city/locale)? Why? What are a few things you would suggest doing/seeing while there, where would you suggest staying (hotel), and is it best to rent a car or use public transportation in that city/locale? My plan is for a visit of 4-5 days.

Edit: I'm the type that doesn't much care for touristy places, more into trying to see/feel the culture/history, etc., of an area.

Edit 2: Been to London, so not interested in that. Also, I'm mostly of Scottish heritage and am thinking I might like Scotland.

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

All depends on where you're going.
Most big cities have very good public transport but if you're in some of the smaller towns you may have to plan journeys carefully since ten bus companies can operate from one town !
http://www.traveline.info/

With regard to where to stay, most large towns and certainly cities, have similar accommodation to the big chains in the states
https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/uk-hotel-chains/article/best-and-worst-uk-hotel-chains

Car hire:
https://www.travelsupermarket.com/en-gb/car-hire/united-kingdom/

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@Pianist1234 Sites quoted are the big companies with reasonable reputations.

frequentlyme · 70-79, M

@Picklebobble2 Thanks, I'll check out those sites. I'm wanting to see what tourists don't normally see and do.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@frequentlyme If you have some idea of where you want to go folk might have some idea as to how best to advise.

eg: If using the motorway make use of the M1 but try and avoid the M25.

frequentlyme · 70-79, M

@Picklebobble2 That, at the moment, is the problem :). I don't care for touristy places, so for the moment, that's about all I know for sure.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@frequentlyme Well, Britain breaks down to basically Town/city life. Countryside. or 'Seaside' areas.
All pretty easy to get to