All pricing is per day and subject to availability.
Minimum rental period is 24 hours (unless stated otherwise).
All rentals include insurance (subject to excess, breakdown cover, mileage (subject to local limits) and VAT).
Collision Damage Waiver may be available – please ask for details.
The Damage and Theft excess may vary by location – please ask for details.
Van Rentals are subject to an overhead roof damage excess.
Additional Drivers are acceptable at an additional cost.
Drivers must have held their licence for a minimum of 12 months (or 2 years if the driver is under 25 or a non UK license holder.)
One Way rentals are available – please ask for details.
Deposits are required on all rentals.
When you reserve a vehicle with us we will assume your drop off time is the same as your pick up time UNLESS YOU MAKE IT CLEAR OTHERWISE.
Minimum age is 23, maximum age is 69 (this may vary on some makes and models)
Drivers age 21-23 or 69-72 may be accepted subject to insurance clearance (surcharges may apply)
Foreign Licence Rules - We must be able to read and understand the licence presented and establish it is valid. We can not accept an International Drivers Permit on it's own without the original under any circumstances. European Licences with the EU symbol are fine without an International licence. IDP's are intended for the purpose of translation. The onus is on the Renter to provide a translation to confirm all our Insurance Risk questions.
Portable Satellite Navigation units available - please ask for details
About us
Practical Car & Van Rental has been established for over 22 years and pride ourselves on offering car hire and van rental throughout the UK via our network of over 160 rental outlets.
Deposits & Cancellation Policy
To reserve one of our hire vehicles, we simply take a £20 booking fee at the time of reservation. The balance of the rental cost is taken when you collect your rental vehicle.
In the event of cancellation with less than 24 hours notice a minimum one day rental charge will apply.
Delivery & Collection Service
We are able to offer a vehicle rental delivery and collection service, please enquire for rates when making your rental reservation. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer one-way rentals.
When quoted for a vehicle
We cannot guarantee that the vehicle that has been quoted for will be available at the time of rental but we will ensure that a comparable vehicle will be provided.