Exeter Airport Car Hire

If you are traveling in the United Kingdom and your business takes you to the town of Exeter, then you will undoubtedly be landing at the Exeter International Airport. The airport is located in Devon county, where the town of Exeter is also located. This mid-size airport, which was actually a World War 2 landing strip for the RAF, maintains an elegant appearance and has been modified in recent times to accommodate international travel.

Most travelers coming to Exeter may not have friends and family and their main purpose for the visit would be business. While Exeter does boast super public transport and taxi cab service, the best way to get around is by renting a car. This allow freedom and convenience and in some cases can even be cheaper than public transportation, which may be slower and more troublesome.

Another reason why it can end up being more convenient is because there is yet no direct train from Exeter Airport and therefore car rental becomes the transportation of choice for many tourists and business people. The closest train station is Exeter St Davis and from here one can connect to other major cities such as Manchester.

The most popular cars available for rental are the economy class motor vehicles which boast a better gas mileage and are therefore a better bargain as far as money is concerned. For those with more exotic tastes, luxury cars such as Mercedes are also available for rental although the price will definitely be steeper. Self-drive mini vans are also available for those who will be ferrying more than just their luggage.

To expedite your car rental at Exeter, it is recommended that you have your passport ready and a form of payment preferably an acceptable Visa credit card or Mastercard. Other forms of payments can be acceptable but you may want to check with the rental manager before presenting this as a form of payment. These can be other cards other than MasterCard, cards that are not international and checks which are drawn on international banks.

Exeter International Airport is served by car rental companies such as the 1and1 car rental which has a reputation for quality and professionalism across the UK. Others include Alamo which has an international reputation. Avis and Eurocar. These are also accredited to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), which is the umbrella body that oversees car rental firms in the UK.

Car rental rates at the Exeter airport vary based on the company that you choose to rent the vehicle from and also the type of vehicle being rented. The duration of your stay with the vehicle will also determine how much you pay. As we saw earlier, renting luxury vehicles will also cost more than if one was renting a regular 4-seater.

Renting a vehicle at Exeter is quite affordable and competitive by world standards. It is between 80-100 pounds a week depending on whether the firms are running any specials.