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Car & Van Hire - Chelmsford

Chelmsford

Location Details

Roxwell Road
Chelmsford, ENG, GB, CM1 3RU

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+44 1245 344555
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Hiring a car at Chelmsford

Chelmsford is the only city in Essex, making it a major leisure, commercial and retail centre. It boasts two substantial shopping centres, full of top-brand outlets and upmarket boutiques. There are also plenty of cafes and coffee shops to relax in. With the backing of Enterprise Rent-A-Car's outstanding service, you can easily head to nearby attractions, such as the neo-classical Hylands House and its 500 acres of parkland, or the excitement of the new, floodlit Chelmsford City Racecourse. Quieter sporting pleasures are on offer at Hanningfield Reservoir's trout fishery, and there are plenty of animals to see at the Tropical Wings Zoo. The city itself has its share of highlights, especially the medieval cathedral and the Shire Hall. Chelmsford has a packed programme of festivals and events, not least the musical extravaganza of the V Festival each summer. You can also take a narrowboat trip along the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal, watching the world go by at a leisurely pace. Enterprise has a branch in Chelmsford on Rainsford Road, just a 10-minute walk west of the city centre.

Cheap Car And Van Rental In Chelmsford

Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Chelmsford offers great value car and van hire, and you won't find our prices cheaper anywhere else. You can also save more if you pre-pay.

A Wide Range Of Vehicles To Hire

Whether travelling to Chelmsford for business or pleasure, or looking to hire A Car, A people carrier, an SUV or A van, Rent from us to ensure your trip goes smoothly. our clean, modern vehicles ensure that you’ll arrive on time and in style.

Chelmsford Van Hire

Whether you’re moving home or just picking up new furniture, our range of new, reliable vans in our Chelmsford branch will get you (and your goods) to where you need to be, safely and in comfort. Choose from our extensive fleet of commercial and passenger vans today.

Why hire with Enterprise?

Enterprise offers car and van hire worldwide, and with numerous branch locations it has never been this convenient. Whether it's for holiday, a business trip or to move goods, Enterprise can accommodate your needs. Offering short and long term hire, look no further. Receive the best customer service for a great price and book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car today.

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.

Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to all cars 100.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles 250.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 500.00 GBP. In Northern Ireland the reduced excess on all commercial vehicles is 500.00 GBP. You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. The price of Excess Protection varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT. Premium location fee applies to airports.

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 license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. Domestic renters must produce a photo ID- 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 are also required to produce two proofs of address such as a bank or credit card statement, which are less than three months old and 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.

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Chelmsford Car Hire FAQs

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