How To Get The Best Deal On Your Van Rental?

Finding the best van hire company on the Gold Coast has never been easier, you can start with a quick Google check to find out all the different companies and then compare what they have to offer.

What to look for

• Check the different rates, you will find that different companies offer slightly different rates at different times. Decided when you need the van and ask them about their half day rates, overnight rates, often if you rent a van after 5 pm and return it before 7 am the next morning you can get a good overnight rate.

• Ask about the week day rates, weekend rates and if they have a special price for a 3 day weekend. Usually the longer you take the rental the cheaper the daily rate will be.

• If you want the van for a week or longer, you can usually negotiate a better rate, especially with the smaller locally owned and operated companies. Some of the locally owned and operated hire companies have special rates for locals especially repeat customers.

• Check the insurance costs and conditions, often when using your credit card you will have a comprehensive insurance cover so there is little point in accepting any but the minimum required insurance cover that is included in the basic hire.

• Ask them about any extras such as child seats, roof racks and tow bars, mud-tyres and roadside assistance, some companies will give them as a bonus while others will charge you for them.

• Talk with the van hire company about their unlimited mileage option if you will do a large mileage as the will charge you for every kilometer over if you have a mileage limit.

• Do they have a one-way hire service and how does this compare with bringing the van back. It may cost more than you expect to drive back from another city to deliver the van to the depot where you picked it up. And then have to make the trip back to your new place, especially if time is a limiting factor.

• Book early and try not to pick a weak season or week time as most companies will offer a discount during traditionally quiet times.

• If you are planning a long trip often there are several drivers for safety reasons, ask the company about the cost if any for additional drivers and remember that they will often try and charge a premium rate for drivers under 25 and even more for inexperienced drivers such as under 20 year olds.

• Some companies have slightly older vans for hire, especially if you are moving a load the is loose or dirty, so you do not have to worry too much and can easily clean it out before returning it, But make sure you take photos of any scratches and dents or they may suggest you are liable for them.

The friendly, locally owned and operated Van Hire companies on the Gold Coast make it so easy to hire a van for the amount of time you require and to suit your schedule. They have flexible rates and provide a great local service giving you the best possible deal on your next van rental.