Having a car or van on the driveway doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right vehicle for every journey. A house move could leave your family car packed to the roof, a long business trip might add unwanted mileage, and transporting a large group could mean taking several cars instead of one suitable vehicle.
Sometimes, hiring something specifically for the job is simply the more practical option.
With cars, vans, commercial vehicles and people carriers available, Mercury Rent-A-Car helps private and business customers choose vehicles that better match what they actually need to do.
Save Your Own Vehicle From the Heavy Work
Even a relatively small house move can involve multiple journeys when you only have a car. Larger furniture and bulky belongings can make things even more difficult.
Hiring a van gives you the space to transport more in each journey while keeping muddy boxes, furniture and other bulky items out of your everyday vehicle.
Mercury offers commercial vehicles ranging from smaller vans through to 7.5-tonne box vans, providing options for anything from collecting a large purchase to tackling a full house move.
The same principle applies to businesses. If you occasionally need to transport more stock or equipment than your normal vehicles can comfortably handle, temporary van hire can provide that extra capacity without requiring another permanent vehicle.
Mercury Rent-A-Car for Temporary Business Transport
Company vehicles often accumulate mileage quickly, particularly when employees regularly travel to meetings, customer sites or temporary workplaces.
There will also be occasions when an organisation simply doesn't have enough vehicles available. Perhaps a new employee has started before their company car has arrived, or a temporary project means another vehicle is needed for several months.
Flexi-Hire can help businesses cover these periods without making a long-term commitment.
With a minimum one-month rental period, it can provide temporary transport for new starters, projects and other changing requirements. Road fund licence, registration, servicing and maintenance are included, and there is no early termination fee.
Cars are replaced every six months, while commercial vehicles are replaced every nine months. Free delivery and collection are also available to most mainland UK destinations.
Give Everyone More Space for Longer Journeys
The car you use every day might be perfectly adequate for commuting and the school run, but things can become cramped when several passengers, suitcases and holiday essentials are added.
Hiring a larger car, MPV or minibus can make group travel more practical. Instead of squeezing everything into the boot or taking several cars, choosing one appropriately sized vehicle can give passengers and luggage the space they need.
This is particularly useful for family holidays, group events and longer journeys where comfort matters more than it might on the daily commute.
Avoid an Unnecessary Return Journey
There are also occasions when using your own car creates another problem: you have to bring it home again.
If you're travelling to an airport or heading somewhere in the UK without planning to make the return journey by road, one-way hire can be a useful alternative.
Mercury is a licensee of United Rental Systems and forms part of an independent rental network with 143 locations around the UK. This means one-way car hire can be arranged to many destinations, including major airports, subject to notice and availability.
One-way rates are fully inclusive and come with breakdown cover and unlimited mileage.
Match the Vehicle to the Task
Rather than automatically reaching for your own car keys, think about what the journey involves.
How many passengers are coming? Are you carrying bulky items? Will you be travelling hundreds of miles? Would a van turn several journeys into one? Is there a different type of vehicle that would simply make the experience easier?
Hiring can give you the freedom to choose a vehicle for a particular job without having to own one permanently.
Whether that means extra room for a family trip, a van for moving furniture or temporary transport for a growing business, Mercury Rent-A-Car offers a range of options for different requirements.
To discuss which vehicle would be suitable for your plans, call the Mercury team on 01283 539 123.