There are plenty of occasions when having access to another vehicle can make life easier. You might need a van for a house move, a larger car for a family trip or temporary transport while your usual vehicle is unavailable.
Businesses can face similar situations. A new employee may need transport while waiting for a company car, a temporary project could require an additional van, or increased demand might mean extra vehicles are needed for a few months.
Whatever the reason, Mercury Rent-A-Car offers a range of rental options for private and business customers, with vehicles suited to different journeys, jobs and timescales.
Choosing the Right Vehicle for the Job
It can be tempting to simply choose the biggest vehicle available, but bigger isn't always better. Thinking about what you actually need before booking can make the journey easier and potentially keep costs down.
A small car may be ideal for local meetings or everyday journeys where easy parking is useful. Families travelling with children and luggage may appreciate the additional room of a larger car or MPV.
For moving furniture, transporting equipment or carrying products, a van is likely to be the more practical choice. Mercury's commercial vehicle range extends from smaller vans through to 7.5-tonne box vans, offering options for jobs of different sizes.
Before choosing, consider how many passengers you have, what you're carrying, the distance you'll travel and how long you'll need the vehicle.
Mercury Rent-A-Car for Changing Business Needs
Business transport requirements don't always fit conveniently into long-term contracts.
You may have recruited a new employee whose company car hasn't arrived yet. Perhaps you've taken on a six-month project requiring additional vehicles. New businesses may also need reliable transport without wanting to commit capital to purchasing a fleet.
Flexi hire provides an alternative for these situations, with a minimum rental period of one month and no long-term commitment. Road fund licence, registration, servicing and maintenance are included, along with no early termination fee. Cars are replaced every six months and commercial vehicles every nine months.
Free delivery and collection are also available to most mainland UK destinations, making the service suitable for businesses with employees or projects further afield.
When a One-Way Journey Makes More Sense
Not every hire journey ends where it began.
You could be heading to the airport for a holiday, travelling across the country for business or going somewhere where returning the vehicle to your original collection point would add unnecessary mileage and time. As a licensee of United Rental Systems, Mercury is part of an independent vehicle rental network with 143 locations across the UK. This gives customers access to one-way car hire to many destinations, including major airports, subject to notice and availability.
One-way hire includes unlimited mileage and full breakdown cover, with fully inclusive rates and no hidden extras.
Getting Back on the Road After an Accident
Sometimes the need for another vehicle comes without warning.
Being involved in an accident and losing access to your vehicle is inconvenient for anyone. For taxi drivers and other people who rely on driving for their income, however, every day without a vehicle can mean lost earnings.
Mercury provides an accident replacement taxi service designed to get eligible drivers working again quickly. The service includes same-day delivery, nationwide coverage and support seven days a week, including bank holidays. Mercury can also manage the accident itself, including liaising with both parties' insurance companies. Alongside its own fleet, the company works with established third-party suppliers when a particular vehicle or location requires another solution.
Choosing Hire Around Your Plans
Hiring a vehicle isn't only about getting from A to B. The right vehicle can provide additional space for a family holiday, make moving home less stressful or allow a business to respond to increased demand without taking on an unnecessary long-term commitment.
That's why it makes sense to start with what you need to accomplish and work backwards. Think about passengers, load space, distance and rental period before choosing the vehicle.
Whether you're looking for a car for a business trip, an MPV for a family break, a van for moving house or flexible commercial transport, Mercury Rent-A-Car can help you find an option that fits your requirements.
To discuss your plans and find a suitable vehicle, contact the Mercury team on 01283 539 123.