For those who don’t own or have access to a vehicle, hiring a car can be a simple and affordable way to travel. It’s a great way to take a trip, visit family or run some errands. The only question is, what hire car do you choose?
From a VW Transporter to the humble Polo and everything in between, the hire car options really are endless. It’s a choice that depends on what you need the hire car for and what previous vehicles you may be used to.
But as we suggest to so many of our customers, if you don’t need the space, why not go smaller? So, if you’re struggling to choose which hire car is best for you, here are our seven key benefits of small car hire.
It’s cheaper than renting a large car
Small car hire is often considerably cheaper than other vehicles, for example, medium cars or larger commercial vehicles. Although you can hire larger cars at low prices, hiring a small car is considerably more economical – starting from just £25-30 per day – for those who are wishing to save money.
Small car hire is cheaper than buying a car
If you’re going away for a weekend and you don’t own a car, renting a small car is a simple answer to the complicated question: how are you going to get from A to B?
Small car hire avoids all of the breakdown cover, insurance, tax and repair costs that come with owning a car. It’s all sorted for you. Simply fill out an online form, wait for the rental company to do its quick checks, pick up your car and get going.
Hiring a small car is great for city driving
Just the mention of driving in a city is enough to fill people with dread, the snarled-up traffic, the narrow roads and the tiny parking spaces. But if you’re taking a trip into the big smoke, small car hire is a great way to make driving in the city a little bit easier.
With a smaller wheelbase, width and turning circle than larger vehicles, you’ll find it infinitely easier to nip around the city in your small hire car.
As a driver of a smaller vehicle, you’re also exempt from paying charges such as London’s Low Emission Zone. But remember to check the details of each zone charge before you travel.
Great for countryside driving
Just because you’re off out to the great outdoors doesn’t mean you’ll be treated to wide roads. When you find yourself off the beaten track and the lanes narrow you don’t want to be caught in a large car, struggling to squeeze through as the locals zip by. But there is a solution.
Renting a small hire car means you can effortlessly pass that farmyard traffic on those narrow country lanes and when it comes to doing a three-point-turn down those tight cul-de-sacs, you’ll handle it with ease.
Small cars are perfect for families
When we say ‘small car hire’, we don’t really mean a small: think VW Polo or a similar model. So, while we may say ‘small’ there are still five seats, five doors and room for your luggage in the boot. Hiring a small car is perfect for families of four looking to get away for the weekend.
Small vehicles are easier to park
If you’re not used to parking then just imagine trying to manoeuvre a VW Transporter or other large commercial vehicle into a small parking space. It’s not easy if you’re not used to it.
A small car will easily slot into your average parking space meaning you don’t have to panic when you’re out and about.
You’ll save money on fuel
Smaller cars typically have smaller engines, using less fuel and therefore saving you money when it comes to refilling. If you’re taking a short trip or need to do frequent stop-and-go city driving, a smaller car will be easier on costs.
Not only are you saving money on fuel but smaller cars will often produce less emissions, meaning you can feel a little better about your carbon footprint. At Autohorn we only rent out new cars – under a year old – that are more fuel-efficient, saving you the extra costs.
Need more information on small car hire?
If you need more information on how you can hire a small car, you can get a quote here, email or call on 01904 557 528
