Christmas can be an expensive time of the year. Sadly, this is also reflected within the car rental market. After all, Christmas is the busiest time of the year, and this means that many vehicles sell out. As a result, prices tend to rise sharply in the run-up to the big day.
Christmas Car Hire Tips
Here in the Indigo Car Hire offices, we know that hiring a car over the Christmas period is essential for many families.
Thankfully, Christmas car hire is one of the most popular services we offer. Over the years we have come up with various different methods of saving you a few extra pennies, so you can put more money towards your xmas decorations.
With this in mind, here are several different tips that you can follow in order to get the best possible price…
- Book Early and Save
When it comes to arranging Christmas car hire, the best rule of thumb is to book early. This way, you can secure your vehicle before the prices start to rise.
Of course, before your Christmas car rental period begins, you can always perform another price check to ensure that you’re getting the best possible deal. This way, in the unlikely event that the price has dropped, you can amend the booking and save some extra cash. Either way, by booking early, you can lock in a great rate and some price certainty before others start to scramble for the remaining vehicles.
- Don’t Hesitate
Similarly, if you find a price that works for you, we recommend taking the plunge rather than waiting around, particularly as Christmas gets closer. In the build up to Christmas, we find that prices fluctuate wildly. In fact, prices can even change substantially on a minute-by-minute basis.
So, if you find a price that you’re happy with, book it straight away. If you hang around, decide to sleep on it or even call your relatives to discuss, the price could increase significantly.
- Hire From Nearby Locations, Not The Airport
Over the Christmas period, busy airports such as Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester and Gatwick can be very expensive. In order to counteract this, we suggest that you hire a vehicle away from an airport.
Of course, if you’re arriving into the country at one of these airports, we understand that this will cause a minor inconvenience. However, it will make the hire cost significantly cheaper. For example, if you instead rent from either Enfield or Slough (a short journey on public transport away from London’s major airports), you could save a significant sum of money.
Our Best Christmas Car Hire Deals
Here at Indigo, you can find the best Christmas car hire deals. In fact, we offer a range of Christmas car hire options and deals in order to make this service as widely available as possible. Options include:
Debit Card Car Hire At Christmas
Debit card car hire is among the best deals we can offer at Christmas. Hiring a car without a credit card can be a hard task at any time of the year. However, we have several deals worldwide that mean you can hire a car with a debit card. Please note that you’ll need to meet some conditions, but we can talk you through these while arranging your Christmas car hire deal.
Young Driver Car Hire At Christmas
The availability of young driver car hire deals depends on the location in which you are hiring the car.
Typically, you’ll need to be aged 21 and have held your licence for at least a year. However, if you’re under 25, then it can be incredibly hard to hire a car. As a result, we recommend booking Christmas car hire early if you’re a young driver.
If you recently passed your driving test and haven’t held your licence for at least a year, then we can still arrange a rental package. However, you’ll need to be 25 or over if you’re in the UK or at least 19 if you’re overseas.
No Deposit Car Hire At Christmas
Christmas is a very expensive time of the year, but no deposit car hire can ease this burden. Plus, if this option isn’t available, then we do also offer low deposit Christmas car hire, which can still make the process much more affordable. After all, with either of these options, you’ll have more funds available to spend on your Christmas presents.
For more information about Christmas car hire, please contact us via email on [email protected].
Christmas Car Hire FAQs
When is the best time to book my car hire for Christmas?
Booking early is always the best advice. If you book your Christmas car hire early in the year, you at least have a car secured at an agreeable price.
Once you’ve booked, there is no harm in shopping around closer to the time. Then, if the rate has reduced (which is unlikely), you can amend your car hire agreement to the lower rate. This means that you have the best of both worlds.
At Indigo Car Hire, we provide a free rate checking service and will always ensure that you book at the best price.
Can I get a 2nd driver on my Christmas car hire?
Yes, like other times of the year, we have a free 2nd driver offer available. Please just let us know that you require this service before we finalise your hire agreement.
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I used Indigo for the first time last week and I spoke to a lady called Cherie Walker who was very friendly and exceptionally helpful. Generally arranging everything from flights to car hire can normally be very stressful however I found that when I used Indigo it was a stress frede and reliable experience and their prices were highly competitive. I would certainly recommend them to anyone, they are are the best all round car hire company to use!!!!
always have the best service from Indigo. I have rented a lot of cars around the world and since finding indigo I wouldnt go anywhere else.
