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Can A Newly Qualified Driver Hire A Car?

February 10, 2021 Newsflash Comments Off on Can A Newly Qualified Driver Hire A Car?
Car hire for new drivers available in the UK

If I am a new driving licence holder can I rent a car?

Can A Newly Qualified Driver Hire A Car? is question we are asked on a regular basis and the answer is yes, you can as long as the license is a full license. There is no requirement for it to have been held for a certain period of time, technically we can reserve a car for a Newly Qualified Driver the day you have passed your test.

Although to actually hire the car, the supplier will want to see your new full licence. So practically speaking not the day after you have passed as your test certificate needs to be sent off and your full license sent back to you.

The unique service is only available from selected locations around the UK, so it is worth enquiring with us as to the nearest location to you.

UK Airport Locations

UK Downtown Locations

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This service is complimented by our usual offering of debit card car hire and low deposit car hire, there is even the ability to combine the offer with a free second driver.

If you have any points on your new licence, rentals may still be possible. This will depend on the number of points and what they are for. Call or chat online with one of our rental experts for further information on this offer.

Please note this offer is open to drivers whom are over the age of 25, for information regarding our young driver car hire service please view our young driver page.

If you are one of the people wondering “can i rent a car as a new driver?” The answer is yes, but always contact us before making a booking online. There are other factors that need to be considered first. Our team will talk you through the process and hopefully get you on your way.

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Ljubljana Airport Debit Card Car Hire

December 16, 2019 Newsflash, Slovenia Comments Off on Ljubljana Airport Debit Card Car Hire

Can I Hire A Car With My Debit Card At Ljubljana Airport

Indigo Car Hire is proud to announce that we are expanding our operations in Slovenia by adding a new location in Ljubljana Airport. Starting from this month if you want to hire a car in Slovenia you will be able to do Ljubljana Airport Debit Card Car Hire.

Many people are unable to obtain a credit card so, getting the use of the debit card for car rental makes life a little bit easier. We all know that as most rental companies demand the credit card on arrival, but that is not the case with Indigo car Hire.

Ljubljana Airport Debit Card Car Hire Conditions

Unfortunately, our suppliers do not accept every type of debit card. To check if yours will be accepted, please contact us. The deposit required by our car hire supplier is 900 euros for both economy size and compact size vehicles. The deposit amount will be blocked on your debit card . Our supplier also runs a full to full fuel policy. This policy means that you will take the car with a full fuel tank and you will have to return it with the tank full.

Indigo Car Hire offers in Ljubljana Airport also include

Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia. Because of its location – between the Adriatic Sea and the Danube region trade route, Ljubljana is a major travel hub. Many tourists visit this charming city because of its artists, museums, and galleries but also because is one of Europe’s greenest and most liveable capitals.

For more information about debit card car hire in Ljubljana, or Hiring with a debit card in Slovenia, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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7 Seater Tow Bar Car Hire UK

October 10, 2019 Newsflash, Tow Bar, UK Comments Off on 7 Seater Tow Bar Car Hire UK
Best towing vehicles available to hire

7 Seater Tow Bar Car Hire UK

If you own a caravan or/and boat, we have an amazing offer for you. When it comes to travelling with your caravan or boat, we all know that tow bar cars are a must and if you don’t own one you can always rent.

Indigo Car Hire proudly announces that we offer a new category of tow bar cars for hiring: 7 Seater car with towbar hire UK. These type of cars can be perfect for those who need to tow a caravan or a boat and take a trip with their families and friends. For this service the minimum rental is 7 days, making it ideal for a week long holiday.

An MPV 7 seat with tow bar is a very difficult combination to provide due to insurance cost. Car rental companies tend not to offer this service as it can affect the insurance liability costs. Insurers will increase their prices as the risk increases for rental of towing vehicles. The risk is higher as there tends to be more chance of damagaing your vehicle when using a tow car to pull something like a caravan or a trailer.

Our 7 seat MPV tow car fleet includes

Hire a tow bar 7 seater car using a debit card

There are some conditions for hiring a 7 seater tow car like the age restrictions: the driver should be 25 or over and must have held their licence for at least 2 years prior to hiring one of these cars.

Indigo Car Hire offer also no credit card 7 seater car hire. If you are interested to hire a tow bar 7 seater car using a debit card, please contact our team directly via call or email.

For more information about hiring a tow car in UK please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Van Hire With Debit Card and Zero Deposit in Dublin

June 1, 2019 Ireland, News, Newsflash, Van Hire Comments Off on Van Hire With Debit Card and Zero Deposit in Dublin
Van Hire With Debit Card and Zero Deposit in Dublin

Newsflash: Van Hire With Debit Card and Zero Deposit in Dublin is from now available with Indigo Car Hire.

Van hire is a very popular rental service everywhere in Ireland. No matter what it is needed for, hiring a van is an economical and convenient way of transporting goods from one place to another.

Although the rental prices are competitive, most of the van hire suppliers in Dublin require credit cards and huge deposits to secure the rentals. The insurance companies impose certain restrictions which makes it really hard for the rental companies to accept debit cards.

However, Indigo Car Hire managed to secure a deal also in Ireland just like in the UK: Van Hire With Debit Card and Zero Deposit in Dublin. Not only are most of the debit cards are accepted by our partners, but you can now secure your van hire with no deposit.

Until recently such deals were available only in the UK rental locations. However, Indigo’s team continuously work to make our specialist services available at as many locations as possible.

To secure a van hire in Dublin using a debit card and zero deposit, you must call our offices as it is not available when booking online.

VAN TYPES AVAILABLE FOR HIRE WITH NO DEPOSIT IN DUBLIN

  • Mini Van for Hire
  • Transit Van for Hire
  • Cargo van for Hire
  • Tipper vans for Hire
  • Luton Van for Hire

DUBLIN VAN HIRE MILEAGE POLICY

  • For a 2 day rental, you have 150 miles/day included
  • For a 3 days rental you have 100 miles/day included
  • For a 7 days rental you have 500 miles included

*The extra miles are charged at £0.15 per mile.

For more information about Van Hire With Debit Card and Zero Deposit in Dublin, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Car hire for new drivers available in the UK

June 14, 2018 News, Newsflash, UK Comments Off on Car hire for new drivers available in the UK
Car hire for new drivers available in the UK

Newsflash: New drivers, Indigo Car Hire has good news for you! Starting from now, Car hire for new drivers is available in the UK.

A common question we are asked is “how long do you need a driving licence to hire a car?” The answer to that question is that drivers who have held their licence for less than 12 months are able to hire a vehicle in the UK at all major airport locations and some downtown. Until now, hiring a car in the UK would have been possible only if the drivers held their driving licence for at least two years. This kind of policy was restricting the access to the car rental services to many possible customers. Many new drivers who want to test their vehicle before buying, or hiring short term until something else comes along were either restricted or over charged.

However, we at Indigo Car Hire have managed to arrange a deal in the UK and now it is possible to hire a vehicle even if you have just passed your practical test. This specialist service was made possible by our company in partnership with one of the major suppliers in the UK. So, if you have only held your driving licence for a few days or for less than 12 months and you would like to hire a vehicle in the UK, give us a call and we can sort it out for you.

Requirements For Renting A Car In The UK

Like most of the specialist services there are particular requirements for renting a car in the UK, this deal is subject to few restriction:

  • Full valid UK driving licence
  • A Passport is often required, particularly at airport locations
  • Proof of address, such as a utility bill or council tax
  • You’re required to get a DVLA code
  • You must contact us directly, don’t book online, as supply is limited
  • The driver must be over 25 years of age
  • You must have a credit or debit card

This is a service we can provide at most of the main airport locations in the UK plus London and Edinburgh city locations.

Top New Driver Car Hire Locations

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If you do not see the location you require in the table above, please contact our team today as this table is not exhaustive and we have many more locations across the UK.

For more information about our specialist services and Car hire for new drivers available in the UK, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748, email us on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

or chat with us online using the function at the bottom of this page.

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Car Hire With Debit Card at Birmingham Train Station

July 28, 2017 News, Newsflash, UK Comments Off on Car Hire With Debit Card at Birmingham Train Station
Car Hire With Debit Card at Birmingham Train Station

Newsflash Car Hire With Debit Card at Birmingham Train Station

Indigo Car Hire is happy to announce that starting with 1st of September, Car Hire With Debit Card at Birmingham Train Station will be available when booking with us.

The rental office and the pickup point will be located just outside of the train station in less than a 5 minutes walk.

New Street station is the main railway station in Birmingham. Located in the central part of the city, Birmingham Train Station is a major hub for both long distance and local trains.

It accommodates approx. 39 million passengers every year and is considered the 7 busiest railway station in the UK.

Car Hire With Debit Card at Birmingham Train Station is the second deal we secured in Birmingham. We also offer our specialist services at Birmingham airport.

So no matter how you arrive in Birmingham (by air or by train), a car rental using just a debit card would be easily accessible when booking with Indigo.

Besides the usual debit cards accepted, at Birmingham New Street Train Station our partners accept also Electron, Solo, Switch, Postepay and Union Cards as well.
If your debit card type wasn’t mentioned above, please give us a phone call and we can find out whether it can be accepted or not.

Birmingham Train Station Debit Card Car Hire Requirements

Car Hire With Debit Card at Birmingham Train Station is not available online. To make a booking, you must call our office and discuss with our reservation agents.

Another requirement is that the deal is available only for inbound passengers. This means that return train/flight must be shown at the rental desk when the car hire is collected.

The last requirement in our list, refers to the car rental extra insurance, which is mandatory. The rental supplier will not release the car hire without that.
On the other hand, in case of an accident, this gives the customer peace of mind. It reduces both the excess and the rental deposit to zero.

For more information about Car Hire With Debit Card at Birmingham Train Station, or in any location in UK, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Latest headlines from the Automotive Industry

July 7, 2017 News, Newsflash Comments Off on Latest headlines from the Automotive Industry
Latest headlines from the Automotive Industry

Our clients hire cars for lots of different reasons. Some find it less expensive to hire a vehicle when they need one as opposed to paying for the parking and maintenance costs associated with ownership. Others just need a car while theirs is in the shop. Most people, however, hire vehicles for business or holiday travel.

We find that many of these clients really enjoy driving, and are also interested in what’s happening in the industry. For those of you who love cars as much as we do, here are the latest headlines from the automotive industry.

Latest headlines from the Automotive Industry

Job Interviews with a Difference

While car manufacturers in the UK are pleading with the government for relief from the impact Brexit is sure to have on the price of British made vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover has just posted a year of record sales.
This means they’re looking for 5,000 additional engineers, and they’ve found an interesting new way to measure their competency. Applicants will be asked to complete various challenges on a specially designed app, which will include assembling the new Jaguar I-PACE Concept, the company’s first all-electric sports car.
Apparently, the app will test their problem-solving and lateral-thinking skills. It also sounds like a lot of fun.

The Demon Diesel

Ever since the Volkswagen debacle, the news from the automotive industry is packed with items about the evils of diesel cars.
With new limits for diesel emissions just around the corner, it was surprising to hear that none of the six new diesel cars on the market in 2017 meet the stricter EU standards. Diesel car sales are down by 20% across Europe, and it is expected that the trend will continue as drivers increasingly demand “greener” vehicles.

Meanwhile, the number of electric cars on the road has passed the 2 million-mark with a 60% rise in sales in 2016. Indigo Car Hire is pleased to partner with companies that offer electric vehicles if you’d like to try one out for yourself.

New Factory in Britain to Build Hybrid Taxis

The London Taxi Company is switching to Hybrid black cabs in 2018, which are to be made in a purpose-built factory in Britain. The facility is expected to turn out 20,000 of the new plug-in vehicles a year, which will have aluminium bodies and be able to carry six passengers.
The timing couldn’t be better as the Mayor of London has tacked on an additional levy for high-polluting vehicles driving the streets of the city.

The good news for our clients is that cars available for hire are all late model vehicles which have benefited from this focus on responsible environmental stewardship. Driving a new vehicle is better for the environment, and the fuel economy you will enjoy is also sure to give your wallet a welcome break.

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Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin

April 12, 2017 Ireland, News, Newsflash Comments Off on Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin
Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin

Newsflash: Indigo Car Hire is pleased to announce that starting with 1st of May we are offering Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin.
One of our prestigious partners is opening a new branch near Dublin city centre. Our experts considered it a good opportunity to expand our locations in Ireland’s capital city.

Dublin is the capital and the largest city in Ireland. It is considered as one of the world’s top 30 most developed cities.

If you are travelling to Dublin and want to hire a vehicle using a debit card, you must be aware that very few companies are able to accept that.
Now, thanks to us, Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin is available for you all.

Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin has never been easier now. You simply contact Indigo Car Hire, explain your requirements and we will find you the right supplier for you. We’ll do all the leg work!

Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin – Rental Conditions

As the debit card deals we are offering are not available online, for bookings please contact our reservation agents at sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin is available only for inbound passengers. So, a return flight ticket is needed at the car rental desk.

Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin can be booked only if the extra insurance is taken. The extra insurance will reduce both the excess and the deposit to zero.

Dublin is one of those locations where we accept most of the debit card types. Apart from the usual debit cards like Visa and MasterCard, we accept also Electron, Solo, Switch, Postepay and Union Cards as well.

If your debit card type wasn’t mentioned above, please give us a phone call and we can find out whether it can be accepted or not.

For more information about Car Hire with Debit Card in Dublin, or in any location in UK, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Car Hire with Debit Card at Tbilisi Airport

April 11, 2017 News, Newsflash Comments Off on Car Hire with Debit Card at Tbilisi Airport
Car Hire with Debit Card at Tbilisi Airport

Newsflash: starting with this month, Car Hire with Debit Card at Tbilisi Airport is available when booking with Indigo Car Hire.

Tbilisi Airport is the main international airport in Georgia. It is located 11 miles from the capital Tbilisi.

The link below with provide further specifics about the airport.

Airport Information

Georgia through Tbilisi Airport is the latest car hire location on Indigo’s map where our specialist debit card services are available. So if you are looking to hire a car at Tbilisi Airport, Indigo Car Hire can help you.

You simply contact Indigo Car Hire, explain your requirements and we will find you the right supplier for you. We’ll do all the leg work!

Tbilisi Airport Car Hire With Debit Card – Rental Conditions

It is very important to know that booking a car hire without a credit card at Tbilisi Airport cannot be done online.

You should call our reservation agents and we’ll do it for you.

The debit card must meet the restrictions set by the suppliers. To check if your card meets the restrictions, please contact us via call or email prior to booking.

The best part about this deal is the very low deposit required to secure the rental. 200 euros or approx. £170 will be held on your card when the car hire is collected and released after its return.

When you pay with debit cards, the deposit is just held on your card. The deposit is then released after the car is returned. This amount shows back on the balance after a few working days.

For more information about this service please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

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Car Hire with Debit Card at Cagliari Airport

March 29, 2017 Italy, News, Newsflash Comments Off on Car Hire with Debit Card at Cagliari Airport
Car Hire with Debit Card at Cagliari Airport

News Flash Car Hire with Debit Card at Cagliari Airport will be available with Indigo Car Hire starting on the 1st of April 2017.

Italy is the favourite travel destination for many Brits. Now, thanks to our deal: Car Hire with Debit Card in Sardinia, they will be able to hire a vehicle even if they don’t hold a credit card. Thus giving the freedom to explore the wonders that the Island has to offer.

Cagliari Elmas Airport is one of the 3 airports located on the island of Sardinia. The airport is located near Cagliari on the south of the island. The airport is perfectly located for travelling to the main resorts.

Renting a car without a credit card has never been easier now. You simply contact Indigo Car Hire, explain your requirements and we will find you the right supplier for you. We’ll do all the leg work!

Cagliari Airport CAR HIRE WITH DEBIT CARD CONDITIONS

It is very important to know that booking a car hire using debit card is not done online. You should call our reservation agents and we’ll do it for you.

The reason for the above is to check the type of debit card the drivers holds.

The vast majority of cards are acceptable for the deposit however there are a couple of exclusions.

For more information about Car Hire with Debit Card at Cagliari Airport, or in any location in Italy, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or via email on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk

If you are looking for car hire at one of the other locations in Italy please view the page below.

Car Hire Italy

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