Car & Van Hire - Bedford
Hiring a car at Bedford
Just one hour's drive from London is the picturesque town of Bedford. With its winding streets and Victorian settings, this is a town brimming with British charm. It also offers visitors many places to see and explore, from ancient castles to wildlife parks, along with numerous shops and restaurants.
Bedford is also a place to unwind. A weekend away could spell a leisurely stroll in a wide-open park, or perhaps a picnic out on the green. This is a town that prides itself on conserving the countryside, and it shows. There's also a regular market that dates as far back as 850 years. Depending on the day, there may be a farmers market or areas that sell gourmet foods and handmade items.
Enterprise is conveniently located in three areas in Bedford; Luton Airport, Milton Keynes Newport Pagnell (1 The Green), and Milton Keynes Central (c/o Pennings Accident Repair). All these places can easily be accessed by bus or train, and via these means, it will take on average about 35 minutes to arrive at the branch.
Cheap Car and Van Rental in Bedford
The process of car and van hire takes moments on the Enterprise online booking system. Customers can easily reserve the car they want, without having to call or go into an Enterprise branch. For a way to save money, particularly if a lot of driving is going to be done, choose an economy vehicle. These cars are fuel-efficient, so return more miles per gallon than ordinary cars. It's also good to know that these vehicles are kinder to the environment. As for space, an economy vehicle can seat four passengers, with boot space for three bags. Their fuel efficiency makes them ideal for travelling great distances, or for when the car will be rented for long periods of time.
Bedford Van Hire
When renting a van, peace of mind is paramount – after all, a van is usually needed for heavy-duty tasks. Enterprise understands this and keeps all their vans in prime condition. Each vehicle is subjected to a preventative maintenance programme, and must pass a detailed inspection before being released for rental. On the rare occasion that difficulties are experienced with a vehicle, Enterprise also provides 24/7 roadside assistance. Learn more about Enterprise van hire.
A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire
When it comes to cars, Enterprise has a broad range to suit all tastes and needs, from fuel-efficient vehicles to those with additional space. There are also stylish, two-seater sports cars, which are ideal for individuals or couples. For those with families or who happen to be travelling with a number of people, Enterprise also have five-seater cars available. These not only provide plenty of space for passengers, but with boots that can contain up to four bags, these cars are great for those on holiday or using the vehicle to see off family and friends at the airport.
Driving Information in Bedford
The recent improvements to the M1, such as using the hard shoulder at busy times, and the introduction of variable speed limits, have gone a long way to improving traffic in Bedford. This is good news if you're heading from Bedford to London.
The places to park in Bedford are numerous and at times free. There is free parking for up to two hours in the town centre, multi-storey car parks and the Queen Street Car Park.
Rental Policies
Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.
AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.
All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.
In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.
Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles . If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required.
Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.
DOCUMENTATION- ALL DRIVERS MUST PRODUCE ALL PARTS OF A VALID DRIVING LICENCE. NON-EU LICENCE HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT IF THE LICENCE IS NOT IN ENGLISH. DOMESTIC RENTERS MUST PRODUCE A PHOTO ID – PASSPORT OR DRIVING LICENCE – AND TWO PROOFS OF ADDRESS SUCH AS A BANK OR CREDIT CARD STATEMENT, WHICH MUST BE LESS THAN THREE MONTHS OLD. INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS MUST PRODUCE A PASSPORT, PROOF OF RETURN TRAVEL AND RESIDENCY INFORMATION WHILE IN THE U.K. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL ID OR CONDUCT FURTHER ID CHECKS. THESE MAY INCLUDE ID CHECKS WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS WHO MAY CHECK SUPPLIED DETAILS AGAINST DATABASES TO WHICH THEY HAVE ACCESS.
Bedford Car Hire FAQs
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