Renting a car is an excellent way to access flexible transport at short notice. However, many people get put off as theydon’t know what they will be charged or how to get the best deal. Equally, some are worried that their credit history might inflate the price of hiring a car or van.

This blog sheds light on the factors that can affect the price of hiring a car.

What to consider when hiring a car

When you come to hire a car, you may be uncertain of what you should look out for, especially if it’s your first time. Price is a clear priority, as many people choose to hire a car rather than shoulder the high costs of owning a vehicle. Each lender can have a slightly different process when it comes to their hire cars.For most,you will be charged an initial amount when your booking is confirmed.Additional costs may be incurred at this time due to tax and insurance (if included),along with potential charges at the end of the rental period.

Along with price, the following are the aspects we recommend investigating before you choose a rental car:

You meet the legal requirements to drive the vehicle you’re interested in, valid driving license, age etc.
Check the car has the storage capacity to carry any luggage you’re planning to take.
Examine the contract –second driver, optional extras, payment details, insurance, fuel etc.
Compare local lenders both for price and range of hire options.

This applies regardless of the purpose of the rental. For instance, you should also make these considerations when making a monthly van rental for commercial purposes.

Factors that affect hire car prices

The factors above are designed to make hiring a car easier. However, if you’re looking for the best deal, it’s important to be aware of the factors that can affect the price. This includes:

Vehicle make
Availability of the hire car
Dealership location
Size of the car
Length of the rental period
Refuelling procedure
Car hire credit card deposits
‘Young driver fees’
Additional Liability Insurance
Additional driver fees

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Looking for car and van rentals near me? The Croxdale Group has a wide range of vehicles for hire, all at affordable prices. We strive to provide you with the best experience possible, which means our friendly staff are always looking to match you with a rental contract that meet your needs and budget. It’s why we don’thit you with hidden charges. Contact us today to get on the road.

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A167 Croxdale Durham County Durham DH6 5HS

Head Office: Croxdale Service Station LTD A167 Croxdale Durham County Durham DH6 5HS

Reg. Company Number: 913346

VAT Reg. No. GB176008861

Financial Disclosure

Croxdale Service Station Limited is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010).

Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Croxdale Service Station Limited to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders.

We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders will pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.