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Young driver car hire with no surcharge in South West England

September 11, 2020 Toyota, UK, young driver Comments Off on Young driver car hire with no surcharge in South West England
Car Leasing For 21 Year Olds

If you are less than 25 years old, you are considered a young driver in the car hire industry. Usually, you would be happy to be considered young, however when hiring a car it is likely you will incur extra costs. These young driver additional charges can increase the price of your rental by hefty amount. This extra cost is because statistically young drivers are more likely to have an accident; however we think this is unfair. For a long time we have searched for ways to reduce the young driver surcharges. We have finally managed to arrange an offer in which young drivers can hire a car with no additional surcharge.

What are the requirements for young driver car hire with no additional surcharge?

Like with all of our offers there are some requirements you must meet in order to qualify for this offer. You must be at least 21 years old and have held your licence for 2 or more years. Other than that, providing you have a valid credit or debit card and proof of ID, you should be good to go. If you have any concerns about what you will need when hiring a car, give us a call.

Hire with a low deposit

Young drivers also often encounter higher deposits due to the perceived risk when hiring a car. Not only have we managed to eliminate young driver charges, but we have also reduced the deposit required. When you book with us you will only have to pay a low deposit of £150. So if you are wanting to hire a car in the South West with no young drivers surcharge we are the people to speak to.

Young driver car hire locations

This particular offer is only available in South West England, we have several branches you can pick up from, and these are listed below. If you cannot make it to one of these branches we also offer a nationwide delivery and collection service. If you would like to take advantage of this you will be charged an extra cost depending on your distance from the branch.

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Young driver car hire offers

If all of the above isn’t enough to convince you to book, we have several other offers that you can use to improve your car hire experience. You can view a full list of our offers below.

If you are a young driver or a driver of any age for that matter, contact us if you would like to book a car. This offer is only available if you contact us and cannot be booked via the booking engine on the website. You can reach our team via call, email or by using the live chat function, quoting that you are a young driver and you would like to rent without a surcharge.

There ae a wealth of things to see and do in the South West of England. You could argue there is no need to get on a plane to go abroad when there is so much beauty in your own country. Here is a good flavour of things to see and do

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Top 5 Most Beautiful Towns And Villages In The Peak District

September 3, 2020 Tow Bar, UK Comments Off on Top 5 Most Beautiful Towns And Villages In The Peak District
Top 5 Most Beautiful Towns And Villages In The Peak District

Most of the Peak District is located in northern Derbyshire, but the 555 square mile area also stretches into parts of Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. If you are looking for a staycation to avoid the stress of abroad travelling, the Peak District will have something for you. The location is already proven popular with over 13 million people visiting the district every year. With over 2000km of footpaths and over 100km of cycling trails, you can spend all your time outside exploring the natural beauty of this area. Beauty can be found not only in the landscapes but in the towns and villages too. Here are the top 5 most beautiful towns and villages in the Peak District.

Ashford-in-the-water

The picture-perfect village boasts a magnificent 13th century church and is full of well-presented limestone houses. The wonderful greenery is separated by the river wye which flows through the village and can be crossed by the famed Sheepwash Bridge. No, it’s not just a funny name; the bridge got its name from when sheep were once washed here prior to shearing. Now, the bridge is visited by tourists and VisitEngland named it as the best location to play Poohsticks. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating and drinking, with a hotel/restaurant, 2 pubs and a classic English tea room. You can walk and cycle without the worry of traffic on the Monsal Trail which can be accessed from the village.

Bakewell

This lively town is also set on the River Wye, the town is best known for Bakewell puddings which originate from here, hence the name. You should definitely visit and try one yourself, but that isn’t all Bakewell has to offer. With a wide range of shops, art galleries, hotels, restaurants, and cafés there is plenty to do if the weather is not on your side. If you want to be outside there are several riverside walks, as well as an impressive church which is just a glimpse into the town’s history and heritage that can be seen throughout Bakewell. The weekly market held in the town is also worth a visit and has a variety of different stalls to browse through.

Edensor

This village was rebuilt in 1839 for the workers of Chatsworth estate; it is located in beautiful landscapes. Edensor is worth a visit even if you only drive through and admire the scenery and look in awe at Chatsworth house. Explore the inside and outside of the house and when you’re done there are several estate villages just a short drive away. Each village offers different churches, independent shops and a range of places to eat and drink. You can stay in one of the multiple holiday cottages or one of the amazing hotels in the area, including the Michelin-starred restaurant, Fischer’s Baslow Hall.

Hartington

This picturesque village is set in the heart of the Dove Valley, the duck pond is the focal point of the village and adds to the beauty of the village. One of the most stunning buildings in the village is Hartington Hall, which now serves as the local Youth hostel (YHA). The building dates back to 1611 and over the years has hung on to a lot of its original character, making it one of the most popular

youth hostels in the Peak District. The location of the village means there is countless footpaths you can take to explore the surrounding landscapes and enjoy the outdoors. Make sure you don’t miss the renowned cheese shop with its award-winning Stilton.

Matlock Bath

This village was developed as one of the first tourist destinations in the country and people have being attracted ever since. Dubbed as an ‘Inland seaside resort’ you can find arcades, plus fish and chip shops lining the main street of the village. The river Derwent that runs alongside the village is ideal for walking with riverside gardens and limestone crags you will enjoy every minute of it. You can also take a cable car ride up The Heights of Abraham and venture throughout the show caves at the top. The Peak District Mining Museum is also in the village, not to mention Gulliver’s Kingdom theme park which offers hours of fun and excitement for the kids.

Hire A Car In The Peak District

The Peak District has so much to offer and these are just some of the amazing locations within the district. The best way to travel between villages is by car; you can travel at your own pace and don’t have to work around public transport times. We offer car hire across the country so you can hire a car for your holiday to the peak district wherever you’re based. We have many offers that will help make your experience the best it can be, some of these include:

If you are interested in booking a car for your holiday, get in touch with our team today. Please note, not all of these offers are available with every supplier. In order to be placed with the correct supplier to meet your needs, you must contact us. You can reach us via call, email or by using the live chat function.

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Hire A Car For Commuting With Confidence

September 3, 2020 UK Comments Off on Hire A Car For Commuting With Confidence
hire a car for a safer commute

More people are returning to the office and school as restrictions across the UK are being lifted. With that being said, confidence to travel on public transport is still not back to pre-lockdown levels. If you want to minimise contact with other people in order to stay as safe as possible, we have a solution for you. You can hire a car for commuting from one of our many locations across the UK. Not only will you have a car available to make your journey to work safer but you’ll have the luxury of a car to use for your own pleasure.

Why you should hire a car for commuting with us

We pride ourselves on the high level of customer service we provide, this is supported by our reviews spread across TrustPilot and Google. Not only will we be available around the clock to ensure you have a smooth car hire, but we have many unique services that you can take advantage of. Wherever you are based in the UK we are sure to have a pick up location near you. Just tell us your requirements and allow us to handle the rest by finding you the best price.

What cars can I hire?

We have a wide range of cars and depending on your circumstances one car may suit your needs better than the others. Below you can see our full range of vehicle groups available to hire.

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Long term and short rentals

We can offer both long and short term rentals, however the selection of vehicles for long term rentals is not as extensive. There are also a few other differences between the different types of rentals, the most obvious being the duration of the rental. A standard car hire allows you to rent for up to 28 days, however, long term rentals allow you to rent a car from 3 months all the way up to 3 years. If you are interested in a long term rental, get in contact with us as this cannot be booked online.

Car Hire Offers

As mentioned above we can offer unique services, this is achieved by special offers we have arranged with numerous suppliers. You can explore some of our best offers below and if you are interested in any of them, get in touch with our team. This allows us to place you with a supplier who can meet your rental needs as not all these offers are available with every supplier.

If you are interested in hiring a car to make your commuting safer, get in touch with our team. We will handle your booking before, during and after so you can have a stress free car rental. You can contact us via call, email or by chatting to us using the live chat function.

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Vehicle Hire With Tow Bar In South West England

August 26, 2020 South West England, Tow Bar, Toyota, UK Comments Off on Vehicle Hire With Tow Bar In South West England
Guaranteed Vehicle Car Hire With Tow Bar In South West England

Usually when hiring a car you have the choice of what size car you would like to hire. An example model is given but this is on an “or similar” basis. This means that if you hire a compact car, the example model may be a Vauxhall Astra. When you pick up your car, you could be given a Peugeot 308, VW Golf or any other car that is similar sized. For most car hire bookings this process is not a problem and it enables people to hire a car suitable for their needs. However, it is not uncommon for customers to want to know the make and model of the car they are hiring. Now we can guarantee particular makes and models in South West England.

This particular offer is with Toyota, having the ability to choose the make and model means you will know exactly what you are going to be driving. This is ideal if you are considering buying one of the vehicles available to hire. By hiring it for a few days or even a week, you can see if the car fits your everyday life before you buy.

Toyota Hilux With Tow Bar For Hire

One of the vehicles on this list is the Toyota Hilux (HILUX), this 4×4 pick up will be able to hand anything you throw at it. Better still this car is available to hire with a tow bar, perfect for towing your caravan or trailer of weights up to 3200kg. In peak season, contact us as soon as possible to ensure we can reserve a vehicle for you.

Guaranteed Vehicle Car Hire

The Hilux is just one example of a car that you can hire, we have several other Toyota’s available to hire on a guaranteed model basis. Below is a list of the most popular cars available to hire.

  •  Aygo
  •  Yaris
  •  Auris
  • Corolla
  •  RAV4
  •  Hilux

Where Are These Cars Available?

These cars are available in South West England at the locations below; however, we are able to offer nationwide delivery. For more details on this please contact our team.

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Guaranteed Vehicle Car Hire Offers

If you are looking for a guaranteed model car hire, we have plenty of offers to reduce the price of your car hire or make it easier to book. You can see our special offers below.

If any of these offer or cars interests you, get in touch with our team. Tell us your car rental needs and we will handle the rest from start to finish ensuring you have a stress free rental experience.

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Hybrid Vehicles Available For Hire In South West England

August 18, 2020 UK Comments Off on Hybrid Vehicles Available For Hire In South West England
Hybrid Vehicles Available For Hire In South West England

More than ever, there is a responsibility to do your part for the environment. Minimising waste food, using reusable bags and walking instead of driving are just some ways you can help the planet. With that being said, sometimes, you will find that it is not practical to walk and you will need to drive a car. In the event of this, you want to ensure you are driving a car that is emitting the least amount of emissions possible. We are aware of this, which is why we have organised Hybrid car hire in South West England. If you are considering buying a hybrid vehicle, hiring one before you buy is the perfect opportunity to experience how the car copes in day to day life.

What is a hybrid car?

A hybrid is a car that is powered by more than one method of propulsion. Typically, this is an internal combustion engine combined with an electric motor. The combustion engine charges the batteries meaning the extra power from the electric motor can be used when you need it, for example during acceleration.

What are the benefits of a hybrid car?

The most obvious benefit is that due to the car using an electric you are releasing less CO2 as the engine works less or sometimes not at all. As a result, you will also see an increase in fuel economy which will save you money. You may even experience an increase in acceleration as the electric motor provides a more responsive burst of power.

Where Can I hire a hybrid car?

We are able to offer hybrid car hire across South West England, and we can even deliver the hire car to you. Below are some of our most popular locations in South West England.

Plymouth
Exeter
Paignton
Honiton

Hybrid car hire offers

  • Debit card car hire
  • Low Deposit car hire
  • Young driver car hire
  • Car hire with free additional driver
  • Car hire with free GPS

If you are looking to hire a hybrid car in South West England or anywhere else in the UK, get in contact with our team. We will ensure you are placed with a supplier who can accommodate your car hire needs and all for a great price.

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Tow Bar Vehicles Now Available In South West England

July 16, 2020 Tow Bar Comments Off on Tow Bar Vehicles Now Available In South West England
Tow Bar Rentals Now Available in Ireland

We have been working hard to expand on our coverage of specialist vehicles and are very pleased to announce a new partnership with Snows Toyota. We have been working with the team at Snows for some time now offering daily car rental of specific Toyota models throughout the south west of England and now have access to their large fleet of vehicles equipped with cars with tow bars.

Tow Bar Vehicles

The fleet of vehicles available are a range of Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Pickups, These ‘go anywhere, do anything’ vehicles make a fantastic family car while being able to tow anything, anywhere.

The rental package includes unlimited mileage, a free additional driver if needed and a super low deposit, making this one of the most cost effective deals out there.

You must be over 25 years old to hire and payment can be made on arrival by credit or debit card in the drivers name.

Areas Covered

Collection can be made from any of the Snows Toyota showrooms which are located in, Southampton, Exeter, Honiton and Paignton. If you are hiring for 7 days or more then delivery and collection can be arranged to practically anywhere south of Bristol.

To make a booking, simply contact us. You can email us on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk, call 0113 8800748 or chat with us online and we will be happy to help.

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Look For The ‘Sanitised Car’ Badge Online

June 24, 2020 Travel Advice, Travel News Comments Off on Look For The ‘Sanitised Car’ Badge Online
WHO Covid-19 Car Cleaning Standards

When using our online booking tool, for added confidence in the supplier you are using, We have added a ‘Sanitised Car’ badge. This is there to tell you that this supplier brand uses cleaning measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines including these minimum standards a supplier should be implementing;

  • Staff using protective and disposable equipment (e.g.: masks, gloves) when cleaning car units
  • Use of disinfecting products recommended by Covid-19 safety guidelines to clean car units
  • Emphasize the cleaning of common surfaces like steering wheel, windows, gear, handles, car keys, seat belt buckles, as well as optional extras like child seats, GPS
  • Disinfecting soft and porous material or items like carpet, rugs and seating areas

If you have any questions about car hire, driving a car abroad and covid-19 restrictions on car hire then please contact us. You can do so by phone, email, text and online chat. It has never been easier to contact us.

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Some Flights In & Around Europe To Resume In June..

May 27, 2020 Europe Comments Off on Some Flights In & Around Europe To Resume In June..
flights to resume in europe

Over the last week or so several airlines have announced flights around Europe will resume from June / July. For some people travelling will be a complete no go for many months, others are accepting holidays will be halted until 2021 with the hope the current pandemic will be under control. But many people are itching to get away after been under government lockdown measures for many weeks / months and hoping their summer holidays will still go ahead.

Seeing lots of mixed feelings and opinions flying around on the internet and social media, from one extreme to the other. We all will regardless of our thoughts and opinions need to accept if we do choose to travel it will not be the same for some time. As a parent to 2 young girls I have listed some of the steps I would take if we did decide to get away this summer.

Avoid public transport where possible

Occasionally when flying out our local regional airport which is no more than 15-20 minutes away, we have opted for the option of taking a taxi. However, I would opt to park our car at the onsite airport long stay car park, for 7 days you can park your car safely from around £60. Just means you can travel to the airport in your own car without the added pressure of lugging the cases around as well as ensuring social distancing guidelines are in place, especially with a strong willed 6 year old, this would be a challenge.

Use online check in

Most airlines now have the option for online check in, you can either print off your boarding passes or even better save to your smart phone. I would also book the express queue to speed up the process of passport control / security.

Hand luggage only

Something I have started to do over the last few years anyway, as we all know we do not need or wear half of what we usually pack. Taking hand luggage again just removes the need to queue up at the check in desks. You can sail though with your pre-printed boarding pass. This also means you can always keep your luggage with you and carry on the aircraft.

Take plenty of hand sanitiser

Make sure you have a few bottles in your handbag, always handy when you are out and about. But do remember to make sure they are not over 100ml to adhere with liquid hand luggage rules. This combined with lots of regular hand washing.

Rent a car

This is the biggie, avoiding public transport or any transfers that are often built into your holiday package. Having a rental car just removes this worry, you can travel to and from your destination in the comfort of your own rental car. Car Rental providers are taking extra measures to ensure vehicles are careful cleaned, with extra focus on the areas such as the steering wheel, gear stick, door handles which has regular contact with renters and members of staff.
Having a rental car just means throughout your stay you can make trips to the local supermarket, beaches with minimum contact with other holiday makers.

Avoid hotels

Something we as a family prefer anyway, is to rent a villa or apartment. Again, this just means you can relax in a home from home environment and able to minimise possible contact with other holiday makers. Also, able to cook and prepare family meals as you would been at home.
Of course, there will be things that we usually like to do that would be missed, such as trips to the water park or eating out at local restaurants. But been able to get away as a family with these tweaks would be manageable.

Just some helpful tips and thoughts, if you have any other suggestions / ideas please feel free to share with us for our customers to see……

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Self-Drive Car Transporters For Rental

May 6, 2020 Van Hire Comments Off on Self-Drive Car Transporters For Rental
car transporter rental

Due to popular demand Indigo Car and Van Rental have now added this addition to it service offering, this offer is a somewhat unique offering in the market of Car Transporters for rental.

The specifics of the Transporters and functions we offer for hire are as below.

Max loading weight is 1600 KG’s which means is will transport most economy and midrange cars and light commercials but as always, the weight needs to be understood before undertaking any transportation.

Transporters Are Provided With:

  • 4 sets of wheels straps / 8 sets in total, 2 for each wheel
  • 2 load ramps for ease of loading and uploading these are stored securely under the rear of the load bed
  • 1 Beacon which is 12v
  • 1 Electric winch as above with a maximum loading weight of 1600 KG’s this also comes with a remote control

These items will ensure you will be able to perform loading and unloading with ease.

Drivers are required to be 25 or over to diver the Car Transporters and to have held a full driver’s license for at least 12 months, certain penalty points are acceptable, but please check in advance of renting if any are held.

The rental fee is payable by Credit card or Debit card, we offer a ZERO DEPOSIT option for customers who are not looking to have a deposit when renting.

The insurance excess that applies is as standard at £1500.00 with the option to reduce this to £500.00 by paying a small additional fee per day.

Where can I hire a Car Transporter?

We have a number of collection locations around the UK where Car Transporters can be rented from, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Leeds, Heathrow, Gatwick, Bristol and Cardiff but to name a few, and Car Transporters can be rented on a one way basis, meaning drop can be different to that of collection for these customers whom are looking for flexibility.

Our packages are suitable for clients looking for short term car transporters for hire

To inquire about stocks levels in your area of Car Transporters please use the details below to get in touch with the Indigo Car and Van Hire central reservations team our team always assures you of their best service.

We look forward to hearing from you and being of service

Tel: 0113 2899 281 / email sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk or simply log onto our website and use the live chat function.

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Car Hire With A Visa Paywave Card

May 1, 2020 Debit Card Car Hire News Comments Off on Car Hire With A Visa Paywave Card
Car Hire With A Visa Paywave Card

Here at Indigo Car Hire we are always trying to innovate our services to accommodate more clients. As many frequent users are aware we rent cars globally without a credit card, these requests make up a large number of our reservations, the myth of needing a credit card when it comes to hiring in a car is well and truly dispelled here at Indigo Car Hire

We have recently launched service to take that a step further with new and innovative products such as below.

Our latest offering is Car Hire with a Visa paywave card or V-Pay card, which is a certain type of debit card different to the standard visa or master card debit card, we will be honest we are not actually sure of the exact difference between these cards and standard debit card only that the majority of rental companies will not support these cards for the holding deposit required when a hire car is collected.

So if you are the holder of ones of these cards and one of these cards only and need to hire a car then look no further help is here from Indigo Car Hire, fleet offering can sometimes be restricted when using Visa paywave cards, you perhaps with not be able to rent a luxury or exotic vehicle, but mini / economy / compact and intermediate vehicles are all available to hire using your Visa paywave card.

Some of our popular locations are listed below.

Amsterdam Airport
Brussels Airport
Cork Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Paris CDG Airport
Glasgow Airport
Dublin Airport
Munich Airport
Geneva Airport
Heathrow Airport
Manchester Airport
Eindhoven Airport

Please feel free to contact us directly to check if your Visa paywave card is acceptable at any other location you may wish to hire from the table of locations above is just a snap short of the rental stations that support Visa paywave cards.

How to take advantage of Car Hire with a VPAY Card.

Follow the 3 simple steps below to book your car hire with a Visa paywave card with Indigo Car Hire

  1. Make contact with the team sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk 0113 2899 281 / 00 44 113 2899 281
  2. Provide details of your requirements, price is delivered and agreed upon
  3. Confirmation is sent via email within 5 minutes of your reservation

Our rental booking process takes on average 5-15 minutes from your initial contact to confirmation being received.

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