Car Rental Guide
Driver Qualifications / Requirements
Driver's Licence
The driver must hold a full driving licence and for a minimum of two years. The
old style paper licence or the new UK photocard licence with its paper counterpart
must be produced. If the counterpart is absent we can telephone the DVLA and
obtain all the necessary details at £3.50 per call. Certain endorsements
may not be accepted.
Age Restrictions
Drivers must be 23 years or over for cars up to 1.4cc, and 25 years or over for
cars and vans over 1.6cc. The upper age limit is 75 years.
Young Drivers
Drivers aged between 23 and 25 are subject to a £5
per day premium.
Additional Driver
Additional drivers are charged at £5.00 per day.
Rental Charges
Hire Rates
The quoted hire rate includes VAT, comprehensive insurance, 24 hour breakdown
assistance and unlimited mileage (except one day rentals).One day rentals include
150 miles of travel and any excess miles are charged at 10p per mile for cars
and 15p per mile for people carriers, minibuses and vans.
Fuel
Vehicles are rented with a full tank of fuel and should be returned full. If
a vehicle is returned with less than a full tank, the cost of refuelling will
be subject to a mark-up, with a minimum charge of £5.
Methods of Payment
All major credit cards and debit cards are accepted.
Deposit
At the start of the rental a credit card pre-authorisation of £ 500 is
obtained to cover any back-end charges associated with the rental, such as extended
rental, refuelling, parking infringements, or damage to the vehicle. For car
rentals of 3 days or more the deposit can be reduced to £ 250 at a cost
of £5 per day.
The deposit reduction is not available for renters aged under 25, or Minibus
and Van rentals.
Cancellation
In the event of cancellation, a 25% charge on the vehicle rental will be made
unless 48 hours notice is given.
Parking Fines and Traffic Infringements
Penalty Charge Notices and
Notices of Intended Prosecution received will incur an administration charge
of £25 + VAT.
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