4 common scenarios where car hire comes in handy

There are plenty of journeys in life where travelling on foot or by bike will help you reach your destination just as quickly (if not even more so) than by road. But let’s be honest, there are plenty of other situations where only a car or van will do. This blog is about the latter!

Now, when you need to travel by road, of course your first port of call is probably going to be your own car. However, there might be a couple of reasons why that might not be viable – maybe it’s not spacious or powerful enough to get the job done. You may not even have ready access to a car in the first place. In that case, car hire is exactly what you need – and that’s exactly where we can help here at Intack Self Drive. Here are five of the most common scenarios where car hire often comes in handy!

Business trips

This is quite a significant one! Business trips are a bigger part of some jobs than others. If you find yourself going on these types of journeys frequently, it’s worth considering hiring a car for them. There are several good reasons for this. First of all, it’s practical – medium cars like the type we supply here at Intack Self Drive are designed to provide a perfect mix of comfort and fuel efficiency, giving you all the in-car infotainment you need to stay engaged on long drives, with peace of mind in optimum fuel costs.

Secondly, it’s about presentation. Personal cars are often workhorses, used for everything from the school run to family outings, with all the trade-offs that apply – they can get muddy and messy inside and out, especially on trips to the beach, or if they have pet passengers for any reasonable length of time.

All of which is fine, but doesn’t lend itself to making a strong impression at a business meeting. A hire car, on the other hand, undergoes regular cleaning and maintenance that means it almost always looks its very best – and making that crucial good first impression can make all the difference to the success of a pitch. (And of course, you can select a car that matches the image you wish to project to clients or colleagues.)

Finally, using car hire for business trips allows you to sidestep all the headaches associated with a grey fleet. We won’t go into exhaustive detail here, but in a nutshell, using a hire car for business trips simplifies the company’s obligations from a legal point of view, and reduces the risk for fuzzy (and potentially costly) legal situations to develop.

Holidays and road trips

A road trip is arguably one of the most enjoyable ways to explore a new destination – trust us, we have plenty of experience with this sort of thing. Whether you're planning a staycation within the UK or a holiday abroad, car hire can go a long way to improving the overall experience.

There’s the amount of choice on offer is often a major draw. Renting a car rather than using your own gives you the option to choose a vehicle that’s perfectly suited to your travel needs – whether you’re after a spacious SUV for a family trip or a smaller, more fuel-efficient car tooling around cities. And of course, it means that you won’t have to worry about the wear and tear on your own vehicle.

And it has a couple of benefits in common with the business trip scenario that we’ve covered above, too – namely in that renting a car may allow you to choose a vehicle equipped with modern features and conveniences that might not be available in your own. This could include advanced navigation systems, enhanced safety features, or even entertainment options to keep passengers occupied. (That’s often particularly welcome in long journeys with children in tow!)

Temporary replacement for your car

And now for something slightly more pedestrian, if you’ll pardon the pun – a temporary car can help keep you moving when yours is temporarily out of action, for whatever reason. Whether your car is in for a short-term fix or an extended repair, renting a car ensures you’re not left stranded without transport.

That’s going to be especially useful if you rely on your car for daily journeys and activities, such as commuting to work or running errands. Plus, you get the minor bonus of being able to pick out a car that’s suited to exactly what you plan to be using it for during the interim, and you can rest assured that you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to time, too. We offer daily hire and weekly hire options here at Intack Self Drive, and if you’re not sure exactly how long you’ll need the car for, we also offer flexi hire to give you maximum freedom and flexibility.

Moving house or transporting goods

As you’ll know if you’ve ever moved house or transported any particularly large items, you’ll already know that having access to a suitable vehicle can make all the difference. Instead of juggling multiple trips in a small car or relying on costly moving services, van hire allows you to handle the move at your own pace. At Intack, you’ll also find a range of van sizes and configurations, from small panel vans to large Luton vans with tail lifts, so you can select the perfect vehicle for your needs.

Those are just a couple of key examples, but it’s far from an exhaustive list, and there are all sorts of reasons why our customers hire cars and vans from us. Feel free to take a look around our site to start exploring our extensive range of more than 450 vehicles – and if you’re at all unsure about whether car hire would be a viable solution to your specific circumstances, you can always give us a call on 01254 57811 – we’re here to help!