Weekly Rentals
Renting a car long term is another option to think about. Some people need a car to be mobile but don’t want the hassle of having to sell it on later, and some people just require a car for a few months. Renting for longer than 2 weeks will decrease the daily rate you will be charged.
If the rental company charges you monthly then you save a lot of money on the daily rate. You don’t have to pay for public transport or wait for taxis. Also the freedom of coming and going whenever and wherever you choose is a major advantage!
You save both time and money. Long term rentals are very popular for people who want to explore a new country or location in their own time and on their own schedule.
There are numerous rental agencies all competing for business so it is possible to get good rates.
Ensure you have done your research and know exactly what type of car you want, the size of the car, how long you want it for, where you will pick it up from, where you will drop it off then you can start comparing websites and special offers.
Check out major and local companies; be aware that some places will call a ‘medium’ sized car a ‘luxury’ car and other terminology that may affect how much you have to pay. They will have different rates for cars that are very similar.
“…Car rental can be a large part of your holiday budget. Not only can the rental rate add up but the costs of insurance and fees can be double the rental rate. There are some things you can do to get better rates and lower your overall rental costs…”
Also they will have different requirements for renting a vehicle; all will need a valid driver’s license, insurance for every driver and identification. Some may have a minimum age requirement and some will require a good driving record and good credit rate.
Some companies will have a minimum time for long rental periods, 12 months is an example and others have a minimum number of days you can rent from the company; others will rent from a day onwards. This is why research is imperative before making a booking with a company.
Special deals, discounts and offers are very common when thinking about long term rental, it’s good for the customer and good for the company as they know they have one car making them money for a certain amount of time. There are some major rental agencies that will offer 30% off the daily rate for weekly rentals. These offers will cover a wide range of vehicles to cater for the customer.
Other types such as vans, holiday homes, and convertibles will all have discounts and offers on for long term rental. You may find you work for or belong to a company that is already connected to a car hire company and they have a pre-arranged discount with.
It is a good idea to book in advance to ensure you get the car you need. In order to get good rates and the type and size of car required at the dates and times you want it, it is best to make a reserve booking.
If you are driving and renting abroad, make sure you are aware of the rules of the road and the terrain you will be driving on.
There may be other charges to consider when renting.
Always check your home auto insurance first to see what you are already covered for. The rental company will have insurance available for you to buy if you do not have any.
There may be extra charges to pay for such as additional driver fees, airport charges taxes, recovery costs, fuel charges, and others. Only buy what you need but make sure you are suitably covered in order to have peace of mind.
If the rental company charges you monthly then you save a lot of money on the daily rate. You don’t have to pay for public transport or wait for taxis. Also the freedom of coming and going whenever and wherever you choose is a major advantage!
You save both time and money. Long term rentals are very popular for people who want to explore a new country or location in their own time and on their own schedule.
There are numerous rental agencies all competing for business so it is possible to get good rates.
Ensure you have done your research and know exactly what type of car you want, the size of the car, how long you want it for, where you will pick it up from, where you will drop it off then you can start comparing websites and special offers.
Check out major and local companies; be aware that some places will call a ‘medium’ sized car a ‘luxury’ car and other terminology that may affect how much you have to pay. They will have different rates for cars that are very similar.
“…Car rental can be a large part of your holiday budget. Not only can the rental rate add up but the costs of insurance and fees can be double the rental rate. There are some things you can do to get better rates and lower your overall rental costs…”
Also they will have different requirements for renting a vehicle; all will need a valid driver’s license, insurance for every driver and identification. Some may have a minimum age requirement and some will require a good driving record and good credit rate.
Some companies will have a minimum time for long rental periods, 12 months is an example and others have a minimum number of days you can rent from the company; others will rent from a day onwards. This is why research is imperative before making a booking with a company.
Special deals, discounts and offers are very common when thinking about long term rental, it’s good for the customer and good for the company as they know they have one car making them money for a certain amount of time. There are some major rental agencies that will offer 30% off the daily rate for weekly rentals. These offers will cover a wide range of vehicles to cater for the customer.
Other types such as vans, holiday homes, and convertibles will all have discounts and offers on for long term rental. You may find you work for or belong to a company that is already connected to a car hire company and they have a pre-arranged discount with.
It is a good idea to book in advance to ensure you get the car you need. In order to get good rates and the type and size of car required at the dates and times you want it, it is best to make a reserve booking.
If you are driving and renting abroad, make sure you are aware of the rules of the road and the terrain you will be driving on.
There may be other charges to consider when renting.
Always check your home auto insurance first to see what you are already covered for. The rental company will have insurance available for you to buy if you do not have any.
There may be extra charges to pay for such as additional driver fees, airport charges taxes, recovery costs, fuel charges, and others. Only buy what you need but make sure you are suitably covered in order to have peace of mind.