Car & Van Hire - Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames

Location Details

45-47 Cambridge Road
Kingston Upon Thames, ENG, GB, KT1 3NS

Pick-Up Service Available
After-Hours Returns Unavailable

Hiring a car at Kingston upon Thames

Found approximately 10 miles outside of Charing Cross, Kingston is a large metropolitan centre within London and boasts a population of over 45,000 residents. This town is famous for its arts, as well as for being an ancient seat of many Saxon leaders. Therefore, visitors can enjoy a diverse history. Kingston is also considered to be a market town. Market Place is famous for its outdoor events as well as for the magnificent architecture displayed in the Old Town Hall. Enterprise Rent-A-Car offices are located on Cambridge Road. They can be easily accessed via the A240 and the A308 motorways; convenient for dropping off or picking up a vehicle. It should also be mentioned that the Surbiton railway station is not far off – visitors can then take Villiers Road north in order to arrive at the rental office within approximately 10 minutes. In order to avoid potential rush hour traffic, peak driving times should be avoided. It may be best to arrive here in the early morning or after seven o'clock in the evening.

Cheap Car and Van Rental in Kingston

Enterprise is proud to be able to supply a wide range of vehicles to each and every driver. Whether considering a compact car or a people carrier, the fact of the matter is that great value is never far off. Excellent money-saving ideas include making a reservation online via an interactive portal or booking a car well in advance of the intended departure date.

Kingston Van Hire

All of the vans offered by Enterprise are extremely modern and serviced on a regular basis. They are highly reliable and will be able to suit virtually any need imaginable. Mini and small vans are ideal when transporting goods from one location to another, while the maxi models are ideally suited for trips with a bulky load or a large number of people. Learn more about Enterprise van hire.

A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire

Flexibility is the key to a convenient trip. Enterprise has taken this concept into account, thanks to a wide variety of vehicles to choose from. Two-door economy cars are suited for smaller trips, while large compact and premium sizes offer ample space and comfort. Executive models are likewise capable of addressing the needs of a business trip. However, there are also people carriers as well as SUVs to choose from.

Driving Information in Kingston

As Kingston is a large metropolitan area, it is serviced by the South West railway line. The A3 motorway provides access to Kingston, although it is found north and west of the city. Ample parking exists in the city centre, while there are also riverboats that provide transportation between Hampton Court and Kingston, during the summer months.

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 a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. All renters must produce photographic ID- this can be a passport or driving license. International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K. Renters who wish to use a debit card may be subject to additional checks. 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.

Kingston upon Thames Car Hire FAQs

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