Airport-car.co.uk

Airport-car.co.uk is a booking agent for UK Car Rental Limited and World Car Rental ltd (Registered Limited Company NO: 04090003). - offering cheap reliable discounted car hire throughout UK with a dedicated backup team to help and advise should you have any problems what so ever, Tel: 0870 9000 533

We adhere to their standards of service and their terms and conditions apply at all times. The terms and conditions are shown to you during the quotation/booking process prior to your payment being taken. The call centre telephone number that we advertise is operated by the business principal mentioned above.

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Q. I have heard horror stories regarding rental companies charging for damage at a later time after my rental has finished.
A. We offer two very basic and very important rules to avoid this EVER:-
a) Walk around the car and check for damage when you collect the car.
b) Upon return, insist on the car being checked whilst you are present.
This will avoid mistakes ever happening, always take the name and/or get a signature on your rental agreement.
All damage should be noted on your rental agreement if it is not YOU could be held accountable at the end of the rental. Two minutes at the start of any rental WILL prevent this ever happening.

Q. If I am under 25 what is the largest car I may rent. A. At present young driver are limited to A, B, C, D saloons, U group medium estates and the small automatics AA, & W groups.

Q. Can I drive on my USA (or foreign driving licence)

A. Yes provided you have not been in residence in the UK for more than 12 months (after 12 months the law states you must exchange your licence for a UK licence.)

Q. Do you hire cars have a CD player
A. Most hire cars from the "C" group and upwards are fitted with a CD Player as standard but this cannot be guaranteed

Secure server? A. The initial page is unsecure to enable a fast speed for loading the page. When credit card details etc. are submitted, this is via a secure server, your browser will alert you to this.

The hire cars we offer will always be/have;
Less than are less 3 months old and will have covered less than 14,000 miles
Unlimited mileage for the duration of your car rental.
Cleaned, prepared and service checked with a full tank of fuel.
Fully covered with 24hr breakdown assistance and replacement.
Comprehensive insurance with reducible damage excess liability option with all rentals
The possibility for a zero excess option
Young driver options from 21 years
Home / Office delivery and collection options (subject to additional charges)
Out of hour options for 24hr deliveries (subject to additional charges)
VIP meet and Greet from the aircraft service at all major Airport (subject to additional 30.00 + VAT charge)
One Day One Way rentals to and from all major towns cities and airports options.

Vehicle range is from:-
Economy car hire, compact car hire and full saloon car hire, manual car rentals and automatics car rentals
Small and large Estate cars (Stationwagons)
Small and large MPV (multiuse people carriers) usually automatic transmission.
Large luxury car hire and executive saloons in the Mercedes, Omega and Lexus range.

One Way Rental
To collect your rental a car in one location and return or have collected from a different location (i.e. collect London and return to Edinburgh).

Airport Surcharge:- Included in our rental prices
At most airports (and in some other premium locations like ferry ports) the car hire companies have to pay the airport an additional fee to use the airport facilities. In many locations this fee is passed on to the customer and must be paid in local currency. Unlike many suppliers we include the airport/Premium location fees in all our rental in accordance with "NO HIDDEN EXTRAS POLICY"

Collection of Your Rental Vehicle
When there is more than one driver named on the rental agreement, the second (or subsequent) driver is referred to as the additional driver. Additional drivers may be added at the point of collection and must be present along with a full valid driving licence and be of suitable age.
Collection Time
The time when you collect your vehicle. This will be shown on your rental voucher
Return Time
The time when you return your vehicle must be return (unless extended by prior arrangement. Please note that the car hire companies charge for periods of 24 hours. If you return your vehicle later than 59 minutes after your scheduled drop off time, you will be charged for an extra day at the rate payable at the depot (not our negotiated rates).
Rental Day
Each 24 Hr period, which starts at the time you are due to collect your vehicle.

Damage Waiver or "super Cover"
We are one of the few companies which offer the opportunity to take "Supercover" This is an additional insurance cover which removes all liability of the damage excess or deductible (as long as it does not involve malicious damage (by the renter) or alcohol consumption which invalidates all insurance policies)

IDP
(International Drivers Permit) - One of these may be required in addition to your national drivers licence when driving abroad. More information on these is available at http://www.theaa.co.uk/motoringandtravel/Idp/index.asp

Damage Excess or (Deductible)
The renter's responsibility of any claim that is the responsibility of the insured. There is a figure listed on the our website for an excess amount, this is the maximum liability you will be held accountable for in cases of loss or severe damage caused in an accident (as long as it does not involve malicious damage (by the renter) or alcohol consumption which invalidates all insurance policies)

Rental Duration
The total number of rental days

Third Party
A person or persons other than the Insured

Third Party Insurance
Protects the driver against a claim made by another person in the event of any damage or injury. This is charge is included within the rental fee.

Loss Damage Waiver - (LDW) / Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Included within the rental fee unless otherwise stated and protects the Driver from any claim (minus the excess amount) in the event of any damage occurring to the rental vehicle.

PAI - Personal Accident Insurance
Usually cove#990000 by travel insurance so check your personal travel policy before selecting this extra.


Van Hire and Minibus Rental additions

Carriage of goods
It is the responsibility of the driver of all rental van to ensure that the vehicle is loaded safely and securely. It is of paramount importance that vans must not be overloaded. Commercial vehicle are subject to roadside checks by the Ministry of Transport there extra precautions must be taken with the vehicle after loading making sure all door are safely secured and that loads will not be subject to sudden movement which may cause a danger to other road users.

Driving licence requirements
UK drivers who passed their ordinary car driving test prior to 1 January 1997 will normally have been issued an old style UK Driving Licence showing vehicles of Group A or a new style EC Driving Licence showing vehicles of Categories B, C1 and D1. Drivers who passed their ordinary driving test after 1 January 1997 are only issued a Driving Licence showing vehicles of Category B (up to 8 passenger seats); Categories C1 and D1 are no longer issued automatically

Passanger carrying vehicles (including minibuses)
Driving Licence Category D (9 or more passenger seats) or Category D1 (9 to 16 passenger seats). All drivers of minibuses (9-16 passenger seats) are required to hold a valid driving licence showing either Group A on an old style UK Licence or Category B & D or D1 on a new EC style Licence issued in any EU Country. Drivers who passed the car test (Category B) after 1 January 1997 and who wish to drive a minibus are requi#990000 to take a further Statutory Driving test for vehicles in Category D or D1. A further Driving Test may be required to tow a trailer (Category E). However; certain drivers who passed the car test (Category B) after 1 January 1997 are permitted to drive a vehicle in Category D1 (minibuses) without the need for a further test so long as the following conditions are met:-

  • A full driving licence has been held for at least two years
  • The driver receives no payment (or any other consideration) other than out of pocket expenses (i.e they are a volunteer)
  • The vehicle is driven for social purposes only
  • There is no trailer attached
  • The maximum authorised mass (mam) of the vehicle does not exceed 3.5 tonnes, or if fitted with specialised equipment used for disabled passengers, does not exceed 4.25 tonnes.

    Driver ages
    Minibuses from 25yrs to 75yrs
    Panel Vans 21yrs to 75yrs (some suppliers may restrict young driver to 23yrs)

    Continental Use
    Minibuses are not permitted to be driven outside of the United Kingdom
    Van groups VX, VY, VV, VE & VF may be driven overseas but must return to the UK