Van Hire - No Deposit

sgx.saint · 5 Oct 2009 at 11:15

Hi Guys.

I'm hiring a van this week and was just wondering if anyone knew which companies require a deposit on top of the rental cost and which don't.

I've been looking at Sixt, and there is no mention of a deposit on their FAQ and Help guide.

As I'm paying on a debit card, I don't want to have to pay too much ontop of the already pricey hire cost.

Bill101 · 5 Oct 2009 at 11:38

It used to be that you had two separate amounts on your card, one for the hire and one for the deposit. If everything goes well they do not process the deposit.

sgx.saint · 5 Oct 2009 at 12:48

Yeah, but I would obviously need the deposit amount available in my account ontop of the rental amount.

So I wasn't sure whether all van hire places do this, or just some of them.

lambda · 5 Oct 2009 at 12:57

Thrifty comes highly recommended. Unless they have changed from a year ago, they are honest, and dont try and screw you over over little things like fuel and parking dents.

There are lots of dodgy rental companies out there, beware.

sgx.saint · 5 Oct 2009 at 13:39

Well, I'm planning on going with a mainstream company, Thirfity will want the rental and excess costs up front, which is going be nearly £400.

Before 1car1 went bust, I never had to pay a deposit with them.

Barry Smalley · 5 Oct 2009 at 13:41

Thrifty are good. I've used them to pick bikes up before. You can reduce the excess by paying an extra tenner, should you so wish.

sgx.saint · 5 Oct 2009 at 13:44

As I'm hiring a van, the minimum excess is £250 even with the extra cover