Car hire self drive
Before you hire:
There are specialist car hire
companies across the UK that hire out vehicles for every occasion.
A Rolls or a limousine for a party, perhaps—or for a
romantic weekend away, you could treat yourself to a classic or
prestige car, such as an E-Type Jag or Ford Mustang.
- Think about what car you'll need. If you're a large family with plenty of luggage, you may want a bigger car—an estate or a people carrier. If you're a solo business traveller, a smaller car will be more useful.
- To hire a car, you'll need a driving licence and proof of identity such as a passport.
- You can rent additional equipment from car hire firms such as child seats, ski racks or snow chains.
- Plan your journey so you know the dates and times you want to return the vehicle. Car hire companies mostly charge at a daily rate—if you return it late you are likely to be charged extra.
- One-way car hire is cheaper than parking your rental car at an airport if you're going to be plane-hopping.
- You can hire direct from a local or national car hire company. Alternatively, an online car hire broker can find you a good deal. Airlines and travel agents also bundle car hire with holiday deals.
- Car hire companies must make sure their vehicles have insurance for third-party risk against injury or damage caused to people or property not connected to the car.
- The car hire company will usually also provide cover for the vehicle itself in the event of an accident—but expect to pay an insurance excess.
- Be sure to check the car over for damage before you drive off, and get to grips with the controls.
- Is the car petrol or diesel? Check whether fuel is included in the car hire booking price—you'll normally be expected to return the vehicle with the same amount of fuel you started with.
- For peace of mind, you may want to book your car hire through a UK-based car hire company, airline, travel agent, or a car hire broker.
- If you're after flexibility, you may find it cheaper to hire at your destination—but it is often more difficult to claim from a local car hire company if anything goes wrong.
- Many countries, including United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Egypt, also require an International Driving Permit.
- Make sure you've familiarised yourself with any local driving safety laws, road signs and markings, speed limits and parking restrictions.
All guides on Yell.com are provided for general guidance only, do not constitute legal or professional advice and are not intended to be exhaustive.
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