About Car Hire
Scotland is ideal for traveling by car, your next stop is often just an hour or two away. So why wait for public transport when there are so many car rental options offering very competitive rates and the freedom to choose when and where you go.
Scotland car hire provides Car hire from selected car rental companies who have a proven and reliable record in the UK.
We offer an extensive fleet of vehicles, from small competitively priced cars to the luxury limousines. We also offer mmulti-seaters and minibuses.
Helpful Tips for Car Rentals in the UK
These are general tips culled from our own experiences renting cars in the UK and from questions we've been asked over the years by users of Britain Express.
Elderly renters
We occasionally get enquiries from seniors wanting to know if they can rent cars in the UK. The short answer is "it depends". Primarily, it depends upon the policy of the rental agency. Most car rental agencies have policies restricting rentals on an age basis, with 75 being the usual cut-off point, though some do not allow rentals to those aged 70 or over.
One way rentals
Yes, one way rentals are available to most locations, but usually there is a slightly higher fee involved than there would be if you were returning the car to the same location. This makes sense, of course, as the rental agency must then shuffle the cars about to make sure that each location has the number needed.
What Documents do I need to Rent a Car in the UK?
If you are arriving in the UK from abroad you will generally need only show a valid drivers license from your home country, and your passport. You will probably also need a credit or debit card, unless you are paying by cash.
Automatic Transmission rentals
Though Automatic transmission vehicles are very common in some parts of the world (notably the US), most vehicles in the UK are manual transmission. If you want to rent an automatic transmission vehicle, it will probably be more expensive than a standard.
Road Atlas
Quite honestly, it can be time consuming getting around in the UK if you are not familiar with the roads. Most rental agencies will provide a small, handy road atlas when you pick up your car, but these are generally only useful for getting an overview of the major road systems. If you are arriving in the UK from abroad PLEASE consider purchasing a good road atlas before you arrive. The one we personally use is the AA "Friendly" road atlas, which seems to have gone out of print. You should also be able to pick up a good atlas in almost any major airport or rail station in the UK upon your arrival.
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When it comes to choosing car hire UK, there are several key factors to consider. Deciding on the type of car hire UK, picking the right company to go with, and planning your travel itinerary will definitely save you headaches in the long run and will give you piece of mind.
There are a number of advantages to hiring a car from a known brand like Hertz or Avis over hiring from a broker.
Using a car rental is a fine option for many urban dwellers instead of car buying. Lots of people living in cities find car rental UK much more affordable -- and much less hassle -- than buying a car, using the rental on an as-needed basis.
The cost of a car rental is pretty reasonable and considering public transportation within a city is usually pretty good, a rental is only needed when you have to go out of the city where public transportation can't take you.
Although the monthly payment of a purchased car can be about the same as two weeks of a car rental UK, a rental is rarely needed more than a couple of days here and there. Also, a rental does not need to be parked everyday of the month, which in some areas of certain cities can be a real challenge. Considering overall cost of both options, a rental is all-inclusive in terms of cost.
For variety, a rental gives you the flexibility to get a different rental for different uses. You might want a minivan rental if you have a bunch of people you need to caravan off to the countryside. Or, you may want a convertible rental if you want to head off with your loved one to the seaside.
For the cost, the hassle factor, the convenience and the flexibility, a rental, in certain circumstances, can be a preferred option to purchasing a car.
