Car & Van Hire - Huntingdon
Hiring a car at Huntingdon
The market town of Huntingdon lies in west Cambridgeshire, to the west of Cambridge and Ely, and north of Bedford. The birthplace of Oliver Cromwell, attractions include the Cromwell Museum and the old Falcon Inn, Cromwell’s main headquarters, as well as several other related buildings. There’s an interesting market square, an elegant town hall, a small park and a picturesque medieval church.
Houghton Mill is a great choice for family outings – a working watermill in the attractive setting of the Great Ouse, this impressive building still grinds flour with millstones, using energy harnessed from the river. Family events include milling demonstrations, baking days and open-air theatre.
Nearby Hinchingbrooke Country Park, with its expansive meadows, woodlands and lakes makes the perfect place for an afternoon stroll, together with the historic Tudor house, which has Cromwell connections. Grafham Water Park is also close by, offering activities such as fishing, sailing and windsurfing.
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch is located north of Huntingdon railway station, just a short drive away, and just off the A141 and the A14, which connects with the A1(M), making it very easy to get to by road.
Cheap Car Rental in Huntingdon
Whether looking for a small or large vehicle for a short or extended holiday, customers looking for value for money when it comes to car hire need look no further than Enterprise. With a great range of economic and fuel-efficient vehicles, including diesel cars and SUVs, and the ability to make savings when booking and paying online, car hire is the best way to get the most out of any trip.
Huntingdon Van Hire
Small vans can be hired for less than the cost of an intermediate car and are ideal for those looking for a just a little extra space to transport items – perhaps for moving home. Three further sizes are offered – medium, large and extra-large commercial vans. Medium vans offer around six square metres and large vans around 11 square metres. Learn more about Enterprise van hire.
A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire
Vehicles available for hire at Enterprise include a range of cars, including Class A Mini, Economy, Compact, Standard and Intermediate, including some automatic models. Standard features include power steering/brakes, power locks/windows, air bags and air conditioning. More luxurious Premium vehicles, MPVs and SUVs also come in a range of sizes.
Driving Information in Huntingdon
Its size and layout makes Huntingdon an easy town to drive around. As with most towns, it is usually best to avoid peak periods, typically between 8 and 9 in the morning and 5 and 6 in the evening. There are several car parks located within the ring road, the B1514, including one long stay and several short stay facilities, and parking is also available on the street. The B1514 links to the A14 for connections to Cambridge, Peterborough and the A1(M).
Rental Policies
Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.
AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.
All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.
In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.
Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles . If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required.
Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.
DOCUMENTATION- ALL DRIVERS MUST PRODUCE ALL PARTS OF A VALID DRIVING LICENCE. NON-EU LICENCE HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT IF THE LICENCE IS NOT IN ENGLISH. DOMESTIC RENTERS MUST PRODUCE A PHOTO ID – PASSPORT OR DRIVING LICENCE – AND TWO PROOFS OF ADDRESS SUCH AS A BANK OR CREDIT CARD STATEMENT, WHICH MUST BE LESS THAN THREE MONTHS OLD. INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS MUST PRODUCE A PASSPORT, PROOF OF RETURN TRAVEL AND RESIDENCY INFORMATION WHILE IN THE U.K. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL ID OR CONDUCT FURTHER ID CHECKS. THESE MAY INCLUDE ID CHECKS WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS WHO MAY CHECK SUPPLIED DETAILS AGAINST DATABASES TO WHICH THEY HAVE ACCESS.
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