We believe car hire is always a great idea. If you need to simplify your holiday or if you just crave the freedom of the open road while you’re away, a hire car is your ideal solution. Saying that, car hire hasn’t always had the best reputation when less than reputable companies attempt to deceive customers. We wanted to be open about the pros and cons of car hire and why ultimately, we think it’s more often than not, the best choice for your holiday. We’ve covered some of the highlights of hiring a car and some of the common sticking points we hear about from our customers.
The pros of hiring a car
Freedom – your holiday on your schedule
Being on holiday, whether you’re out for excitement or relaxation, should be yours to enjoy however you like. Hiring a car means you’re free and able to drive where you like, on your own schedule. Having a car at your disposal also means you’re able to pack in that holiday shopping with no hassle, no cramming into taxis.
Ease – no need to learn and understand the public transport
Being in a foreign country can be difficult when it comes to language barriers, unknown streets and new public transport systems. Which train do you get? Is this the right bus? How do I pronounce where I want to go? All of these questions are answered with a hire car. With modern navigation apps too you can be sure you’re on the right track. No need to understand a new public transport system, just jump in your hire car, set the map and go.
Flexibility – plans change and having your hire car means you can adapt to whatever takes your fancy
Ever had to change your holiday plans at the last minute? It happens to everyone and whether it’s for the better or not, it’s always a great thing to be able to accommodate these changes. Hiring a car means you can run on your own schedule. Unlike if you were tied to a train timeline or a bus schedule, you’re able to be a bit more flexible with your travel options. Have to make the journey a bit later or earlier? A hire car has you covered.
Luxury – enjoy driving a luxury car without the expense of actually owning it
Owning, maintaining and running a luxury car in your day to day life can be super expensive. This is not the case when hiring a luxury car. Hiring a car means you only pay for the rental and the petrol. No expensive maintenance bills and all that. Enjoy a luxurious car to add that bit extra to your holiday for a tiny fraction of the price of actually owning one.
Cost – hiring a car can often be cheaper than bringing your own car
Hiring a car cuts all the extra expenses that would come with bringing your own car. It saves you all the trouble of customs, inspections and all that fun. You simply arrive however you like, pick up your car and drive off into the sunset. The simplicity of it makes the whole thing easier and cheaper. No import costs, no extra insurance, it’s all just easy.
The cons of hiring a car
Car hire insurance can seem daunting – don’t worry though we explain it all
Hire car insurance isn’t as complicated as it sounds or seems. It’s just quite a few words to say simple things. If you’re worried about the ins and outs of car insurance and what it means for you, check out our complete guide to car hire insurance, we’ve explained it all simply.
Bad reviews – does it seem like all car hire companies have negative reviews?
Bad experiences happen. While we try our best to provide the absolutely best experience for all our customers, things can still go wrong. The same goes for our car hire providers, we only work with providers who offer excellent customer service but things can still occasionally go wrong. On these occasions we think it’s important to simply help as much as possible. Our customer service team is available 24/7 and will always do their best to resolve the issue.
The anxiety of crashing a hire car is scary – we’ve got you covered
All of our bookings come with protection should you have an accident. The gist of it is, to hire a car a level of insurance is needed and this insurance is there to protect you. When you book with us, this protection is baked into the price and all optional extras are offered to you completely optionally.
What do you think? Have we covered everything or do you have any pros or cons you think we should cover? Let us know in the comments below!
