What formalities are required before hiring a van?

When you wish to make a van hire on the Gold Coast there are a few formalities you need to consider. The most important document you will need is your current driver’s license which has your date of birth, photo, nationality. The next most important thing that you will also need is a current valid credit card in your name. Some rental companies will accept a debit card, but you are advised to ask them before signing a rental agreement. No companies will accept payment in cash, unless this is by prior arrangement.

If you do not have a valid Australian driver’s license the driver’s license you use must be printed in English or have an official translation into English. You would also be required to have a current International Driving Permit. Generally they require that you have been driving for over a year. The do not accept provisional or student licenses. All additional drivers also need to provide their valid driver’s license.

If you are not an Australian Citizen you will probably be required to present your passport, although different companies and locations have different requirements.

Age limits to Rent a Vehicle in Australia

The standard age is 21 years or over to rent a vehicle most companies will have a surcharge for anyone under 25 years old and only allow them to hire standard vehicles.

Rental Time Limits

The standard rental times start at 24 hours or one day. Some rental companies offer cheap rates for shorter periods by arrangement. Such as renting a moving van overnight, this is when you pick it up just on closing time and return it the next morning as they open.

There is no maximum rental period and most companies offer different rates based on the length of time you rent from.

Security Deposit

All rental companies require a security deposit that can range from $200 to over $1,000. Normally this is included in the credit card transaction

Insurance

You need insurance and this is included in the rental agreement, Many credit cards have a comprehensive insurance cover, but check first. All companies can provide additional insurance

How to pay for Your Hire Vehicle?

All rental companies accept all major credit cards and some will take debit cards with the official Visa or Bankcard logos. Most companies will not accept cash except by special arrangement. There will be an additional payment required for any additional drivers, they must be over 21 years old and hold a current valid license.

The basic requirements to make a van hire on the Gold Coast are that you need to be at least 21 years old and have either an Australian or international driver’s license.

You need to have a security deposit of between $200 and $1,000 which can be in your credit or debit card.

You need to have adequate insurance cover, either from the rental company or one provide by your private travel insurance or credit card and you need to be able to pay the rental when you pick up the van with either your credit card or debit card.