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When to book a rental car

If you’re planning a trip and need a hire vehicle for the journey, Meashams is here to help. We have a fleet of vehicles ready to take you to your destination, all you have to do is book in. But how far in advance should you do it?

Choosing your vehicle

The Meashams fleet is fully stocked with the latest makes and models, so it can be hard to know which vehicle is right for your trip. Talking to the car hire experts at Meashams makes it simple. We’ll talk to you about your planned trip and can recommend the right vehicle for you. We even take your driving preferences into account, so let us know if you prefer manual or automatic.

When is best to book a rental car?

When it comes to your travel, you want to make sure you’ve got everything booked in and sorted nice and early. Meashams are happy to get your booking confirmed anywhere between three and six months before your planned trip.

Check out our car rental checklist ahead of your booking.

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Worried about returns? Check out our blog for what to expect. 

Can you accommodate last minute bookings?

If you’ve had some unexpected travel plans come up, don’t stress! Meashams are usually able to accommodate last minute bookings. Just give us a call and we’ll do everything we can to get you off on time and in style.

Extending your hire

If your trip is going to be longer than you expected, get in touch as soon as you know your plans are changing. We will likely be able to extend your hire for you, but need to make sure you’re insured for the full duration.

Get in touch

If you want to talk about when to book rental car for your upcoming travel, please get in touch. With over 50 years’ vehicle hire experience in London, Meashams are the rental agency of choice for businesses, individuals, schools, colleges, the police force, and even local government.

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