Rental agreement

The rental agreement sets out the details of the contract between you and the rental company. It includes details of the vehicle, what you’ve agreed to pay for the hire and when it begins and ends. Check the following:

How much is the rental rate?

BVRLA Members pledge to offer the best price available to suit your needs - so give as much information as possible about your trip, the number of passengers and luggage/load.

What is included, or excluded?

For example, is it for unlimited mileage or not? What about insurance? Does it include VAT? Are there any restrictions which you must adhere to in order to secure the rate, eg weekend rates will normally require you to return the vehicle before a specified time on Monday morning.

Is the vehicle mileage recorded properly on the rental agreement both on collection and return.

What happens in the event of a breakdown?

Most rental vehicles are covered by roadside assistance. Check which roadside assistance company is used by the rental company and make sure you’re given the telephone number.

Do you have the necessary documentation with you?

You will need a credit card, driving licence,additional identification such as a passport, utilitybill, etc. If you have one of the latest ‘photo’ style licences you must take both the photo licence and the counterpart with you. Check what you will need when making the booking,