WHICH RENTAL COMPANIES ALLOW CAR HIRE WITH FREE ADDITIONAL DRIVER

Some companies will offer a free additional driver throughout the year, others will offer free drivers at selected locations at various times of the year as part of a promotion. In California the state law allows a second driver to be added for free. In other states the law allows the spouse to be added for free. With all these variables the best approach is to do a rental search and let the booking display any applicable special offers. Use the filter on the left to highlight only rental companies currently offering a special deal.

MUST THE CAR HIRE FREE ADDITIONL DRIVER BE NAMED ?

The biggest danger of letting someone who is not listed as a driver on a rental agreement to operate the vehicle is if there is an accident while they are behind the wheel. In all accident reports filed by the police, the person driving the vehicle will be named. When the insurance company of the car hire agency notice that the driver listed in the report is not listed on the rental agreement, the claim will be automatically denied. The person that signed the rental agreement is then responsible to pay for any damages that occur in the accident.

CAN THE CAR HIRE FREE ADDITIONAL DRIVER RETURN THE RENTAL CAR?

Rental companies will be okay with the additional driver returning the car to the rental depot at the end of the rental period.

CAN THE ADDITIONAL DRIVER PICK UP THE RENTAL CAR?

This is not permitted and we would advise changing the name of the lead driver to the additional driver if this is necessary. Please note the new additional driver must also have a credit card.

CAN THE ADDITIONAL DRIVER RETURN THE RENTAL CAR?

This depends, for example, in the USA you can select a package that includes 2 free additional drivers. For simply adding a free driver that will depend on the rental company. The normal number of car hire free additional drivers is normally limited to one or two.

CAN MY WIFE DRIVE THE RENTAL CAR?

In some rental agreements, the spouse or domestic partner can operate the rental vehicle and be covered with the insurance of the rental company. Unfortunately the number of rental agencies that allow this are very few. For most agencies to cover the wife or domestic partner to be a driver there is a fee like anyone else who might operate the rental vehicle.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL DRIVER?

The cost associated with adding a car hire additional driver varies with a high of £18.33 to a low of £10 per additional driver per day. In most agreements, the total number of drivers that can legally operate the rental vehicle is at 4. This includes the person renting the vehicle. The price varies for rental agencies of which each one has their own price. The location of the rental agency also affects the price.

IS THERE EVER A CAR HIRE WITH FREE ADDITIONAL DRIVER OFFER?

The car hire free additional driver does occur, but generally only as a promo or special offer in most instances. These are very short lived promos for a limited time. The eligible person might also have limitations attached to the promo. In some countries, take Thailand, for example, car hire free additional drivers are standard with all Thailand car rentals

WHY DON’T ALL CAR HIRE AGENCIES OFFER FREE ADDITIONAL DRIVER?

The rental agencies are a business and like all businesses, they operate to make money. They charge for additional drivers because they can, which in turn increases their profit margin. The existence of a car hire free additional driver in a rental agreement is, for the most part, a thing of the past. As with all agreements a person might sign, the fine print and details are the places where additional drivers and other hidden costs will be so read the entire agreement before signing it.

MUST THE CAR HIRE FREE ADDITIONL DRIVER BE NAMED?

The biggest danger of letting someone who is not listed as a driver on a rental agreement to operate the vehicle is if there is an accident while they are behind the wheel. In all accident reports filed by the police, the person driving the vehicle will be named. When the insurance company of the car hire agency notice that the driver listed in the report is not listed on the rental agreement, the claim will be automatically denied. The person that signed the rental agreement is then responsible to pay for any damages that occur in the accident.

7 Seater Car Hire Compare Prices

Affordable 7 seater car hire in Spain, UK, USA , Australia, Canada and worldwide from MPV Rentals in 2020 and onward..

Cars that can seat 7,8 or 9 are great for transporting large families or groups. Before hiring, finding out the exact number of passengers, number and size of bags and any other equipment like golfing bags or camping gear. The cheapest option which will be a smaller MPV or Minibus may not be a wise choice as you will need additional room for luggage, so keep this in mind and if possible up gradeto the next size for that extra comfort and space

We specialise in seven seater car hire, vehicle categories that include MPV's, Mini Vans, Mini Buses, Cargo Vans and Estate Wagons. These vehicle categories unlike the standard 5 seater car have limited availability and do sell out quickly during Easter , Christmas and the Summer months.

7 seater MPVs work best for families or small groups. Full size 7-seaters are spacious on the inside, but still easy to drive and park. Hiring a luxury 7 seat MPV gives you that added space that makes for comfort on any long road trip.

Land Rover Discovery

Volvo

Audi Q7

Range Rover

CHEAP 7 SEATER CAR HIRE NEAR ME

With multiple locations worldwide, we are sure to have a depot near where you live or your travel destination. When choosing vehicle size, as mentioned, the first thing is to ensure you book a car that has adequate seats. This will most likely be the cheapest option, but you will squashed in like sardines, if you do not intend to tour much then this would be acceptable. However, if you are intending to make use of your holiday rental, consider passenger comfort levels and if affordable get a large MPV that is actually needed. It will cost more upfront, but it will make sure that everyone can travel in comfort and style.

7 SEATER Car Hire EXTRAS

All extras such as GPS or child seats can be booked in advance. A charge will apply that does vary slightly from supplier to supplier. After you enter your travel dates, you can compare these costs.

If you are taking a family holiday and need infant or child seats, it is recommended these are pre-booked at the same time that you book the car rental. Depending upon the supplier, additional drivers can be added free or for an additional daily charge. In all cases, the additional driver must be present at the rental depot to be added to the car rental contract.

Car Hire with Free Additional Drivers

Special offer exists from time to time with most car rental companies. One offer is car hire with free additional drivers. After entering your booking dates, use the filter on right-hand side to highlight any current special offers from the listed car rental companies.

CHild and infant seats

Why pay extra for a child seat when you can bring your own. Granted it is extra hassle, but some cheaper car hire operators will charge GBP70 upwards for a two-week rental. The extra advantage is that you are assured of a clean and a quality child seat.

BOOK 7 SEATER CAR HIRE EARLY

For 9 seater car hire, we strongly advise booking your rental a few months in advance of your travel dates. In fact, we believe it should be the first item on your holiday list to book. After you get your car confirmed, then book your hotels and flights. 7 seater car hire UK and worldwide has been on the increase, which has resulted in a wider choice for the consumer. All big brands now carry a good selection of people carriers on their rental fleet.

We have seen a surge in demand for multi seater car hire with a big demand for 8 seater car hire orlando and 7 seater car hire Spain

To get the best price on 7 seater car hire compare prices from multiple providers of multi car seater car rental. We can help, just enter your travel dates into the booking engine and search through the available options.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A 7 SEATER AND A 5 + 2 SEATER

If you need a 7 seater car hire for your trip you may be confused at the difference between 5+2 and the real 7 seater. The 5+2 is a 5 seater with an additional option of using two foldaway rear seats. Be warned, when you use all the seats in a 5 + 2 luggage space will be extremely limited. A typical 5+2 is the vauxhall Zafira and a 7 seater would be the large Ford Galaxy size.

8 Seater Car Hire

We have seen a surge in demand 8 seater car hire, worldwide. In the USA they request for 8 passenger van rental increases every year, with 2020 expected to beat all records for this minivan category. So if you are thinking of an 8 seater car hire Florida or Los Angeles please book a few months in advance.

6 Seater Car Hire

Less in demand than a seven seater cars the 6 seater car rental is still a favourite with mid size families in the UK and the USA

NEED MORE SPACE?

Whilst less in demand, we can also offer a range of 8 and 9 seaters and minibuses at some locations. The larger van size is popular with families in the USA. You also have the added benefit of cheaper fuel. 9 seater car hire is popular in the UK. In the USA the demand is for 9 seater passenger vans which are both the same.

Minibus Insurance.