Top Van Hire Rental Tips
Whether you’re hiring a van to move home, transport heavy loads or carry your work tools, hiring the right vehicle for your purpose – and from the right rental company – is important to ensure a seamless and easy process. To help you get the best results from your rental, the team here at Gatwick Car and Van Rental have put together some top tips for hiring a van.
Choosing the right company
Look for a rental company that offers high quality vehicles that are regularly maintained to guarantee a van that is up to standard. You should also ask about the mileage allowance and the insurance coverage, in case the worst was to happen. When you’ve found a company you like the look of, check for reviews or testimonials of the company as proof of their business ethic, customer service and quality of vehicles.
Choosing the right vehicle
Once you’ve selected your company, you will need to evaluate your needs and choose the van that is best suited to you. If you’re going to be dumping a lot of rubbish or large pieces of furniture, a Tipper truck will make the process much simpler, while a Luton van is perfect for most home moves. If you’re looking for a way to transport your tools for the odd job, a small van will be more than adequate. Renting a van that is too large or unsuited to your requirements will end up costing you unnecessary added expense, so consider your requirements carefully.
Things to remember when picking up your van
What you require to hire a van often differs from company to company, but in general we’d suggest you take your driving licence, your activation code to access your online driving record, two proofs of address, and, of course, money to pay for the rental! You should always check the condition of the vehicle before you drive off the lot to avoid being charged for damages to the vehicle that were already there.
Driving the van
If you’re not used to driving a van, it can be a very different experience than driving a car. The vehicle will be taller and heavier, with much bigger blind spots, so ensure to drive slowly and carefully, taking care to watch out for other pedestrians and drivers.
Returning the vehicle
On returning your vehicle, ensure you are leaving it in the same condition as when you picked it up – clean, undamaged and with the correct amount of petrol.
Operating throughout Crawley and the surrounding areas, Gatwick Car and Van Rental offer van hires at fantastic prices. We have a range of high quality Luton vans and tipper trucks for hire, with the price covering unlimited mileage and free breakdown cover. We take pride in ensuring that all of our vehicles are in the best possible condition, so all of our vans are under four years old and are regularly inspected, so you can be confident that our vehicles can handle any journey. For more information on our range of vans, or any of our other vehicles, contact us today and we’ll be happy to help.