Car Rental in London

Minivan rental in London

Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in London are: Citroen Picasso, Citroen Jumper 8 seater, Citroen C8 Tdi, VW Touran, Peugeot 807 7 seater, Opel Zafira and others.

Standard capacity of a minivan in Great Britain is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.

Please note, that in order to rent in Great Britain a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.

Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in London.

Before leaving the parking garage in London, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of Great Britain!

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Driving Advices for Great Britain – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities
Previous hints
Despite the fact that the presence the emergency stop sign is not mandatory, it is still recommended to keep it in a car when planning to make a long trip. It should be noted that putting a warning triangle on a highway is prohibited.
In the UK, there is no ban on the use of winter tires, but due to mild climatic conditions their use is not appropriate. Cars with winter tires have no special speed limits.
Radar detectors are not prohibited to use. Drivers are notified about the presence of radars on roads by special road signs, so the use of additional equipment to detect them is pointless.
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Rental, parking and other info on London - Airport Gatwick
The leading companies specializing in car rental are operating in the terminals. They are Hertz, Avis, Budget, Alamo, Dollar, Keddy, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Green Motion, Inter Rent, Sixt, and Thrifty. The offices of these companies are located at the ground level of the South Terminal next to the arrival area. Budget's rental office is in the South Terminal, not far from the train station and multi-level car parking. Avis's car rental office can easily be found next to the light metro station in the South Terminal. Enterprise Rent-A-Car's office is located in the South Terminal (on Lower Forecourt Street).

The number of car rental facilities is situated at the ground level of the North Terminal. These are the offices of Avis, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise, Alamo, Europcar, and National. They are located opposite the exit to the railway station and shuttle stop. The shuttles run between the terminals. There are also rental offices of the main companies opposite the arrival hall in the external courtyard. It is recommended to book the necessary car through available online services.

Both of the terminals are equipped with car parks of several kinds, which are long-term parking lots (daily and hourly pay), short-term parking lots (hourly pay ), and premium-class ones. A valet-parking with the delivery to the terminal is also provided. It is preferable to book a parking space in good time because parking facilities are overburdened in certain seasons. Parking lots are paid, you can park here for free for only 5 minutes. Fast Track service helps to pass all stages of departure which are parking, baggage checking in and a reception at the Airport Business Centre.

There are hotels of different categories. Sofitel London Gatwick (4 stars) is located in the territory of the North Terminal, and Hilton London Gatwick Airport is in the territory of the South Terminal. Read all...
Travelling in minivan through London
Travelers, who prefer to stay in the most luxurious apartments, may find exactly what they need at Jumeirah Grosvenor House Apartments . One of the most expensive penthouses in London is also located in this hotel. The posh penthouse with four bedrooms can provide space for up to 8 visitors, but in order to book it for a night, one needs to pay more than US$20,000. If you’re not so picky about the elite accommodation in London, the hotel has standard apartments, the daily rate of which is not higher than US$1,000. All guests of the elite apart-hotel are provided by the 24/7 concierge service. There is also a wide range of spa treatments that can be done directly in apartments on demand. Finally, fans of fitness are always welcome in the fitness center.

The elite London Hilton on Park Lane is conveniently located in the area of Mayfair. Open in a beautiful skyscraper, the hotel offers more than 400 rooms of different categories. Connoisseurs of luxury will be particularly interested in exclusive suites with designer décor. The price per night of the posh suites at Park Lane usually doesn’t exceed US$2,000. These suites are 60 square meters large and are made in cream shades. There are more exclusive suites at the hotel, such as Clarence, which is 110 square meters large. The magnificent suite with a four-poster bed and exclusive mahogany furniture is more expensive – a night there would cost you around US$3,000. Guests of all suites get the access to the exclusive VIP lounge and a range of other services.
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