CHARIOTS HIRE UK - 2012 - 2013 RATES
  

Chariots Hire
Motorhome Hire in UK - United Kingdom

01 January 2012 - 31 March 2013

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2012 Olympic Games In London from 27 July - 12 August 2012

Please Note: Availability already extremely limited for the London 2012 Olympic Games

Long Term Discounts
21+ Days - Receive a 10% Discount off daily rental rate

Please Note: no vehicles are available for Glastonbury Festival

Depot Locations:
England: Leigh on Sea (Essex)
Scotland: Cleland - Motherwell (between Glasgow and Edinburgh)

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Daily Rates are in British Pounds
Valid from 01 January 2012 to 31 March 2013
Vehicles
Winter Season
01 Nov 12 - March 13
Low
April & October
Mid
May & September
High
01 Jun - 31 Aug
LWB Hi Top - 2 Berth
£92.00
£106.00
£113
£146
CB4 Low Profile - 4 Berth
£100.00
£114.00
£126
£152
CB5 - 5 Berth
£100.00
£114.00
£126
£152
CB6 3D - 6 Berth
£113.00
£128.00
£143
£179


Available Motorhomes


Daily rates include:

  • Vat @ 20%
  • Unlimited Miles
  • Comprehensive Insurance for 2 Drivers aged between 25 - 70 years
  • Limited Liability Insurance which limits excess to£1000 Maximum per claim , but excludes damage to areas above Cab Height
  • All Internal equipment such as Crockery,Cutlery, Cooking utensils
  • On Borad TV/DVD
  • All Bedding / Linen (Includes pillow + slip + sheet + either duvet or sleeping bags + tea towels)
  • Full 24 Hour Breakdown Cover
  • 2 X Gas Bottles of Calor Gas
  • Kitchen Cleaning starter pack + Toilet Chemical
  • Road maps & site guides for Britain and Europe ( supplied on Collection )
  • Child /Booster Seats are available free of charge if pre-booked

NOTE: Damage to windows and tyres are the hirers liability, Internal damage will be charged for

Minimum Rental Period:
October - April : 4 Days
May to September: 7 Days
Christmas 23 Dec - 04 Jan: 10 Days

One Way Rentals:
One Way Rentals between the Southend on Sea and Glasgow depots are available, and a one way fee of GBP £300 + tax applies (either direction).

One Way rentals to other UK and European locations is available on a request basis only. A fee of approximately £0.75 + tax per mile applies for each mile between the depot and the drop off location. If dropping off in Europe / Ireland, you must also pay the ferry crossing fee for the return trip for the vehicle.

One Way Rentals
 
Essex
Strathaven
Manchester
Birmingham
Essex
-
£250
£180
£120
Strathaven
£250
-
£180
£120
Manchester
£180
£180
-
n/a
Birmingham
£120
£120
n/a
-

Vehicle Insurance:
Limited Liability Insurance is included in the Daily Rates. This limits the excess liability to £500 + tax per incident in the event of an accident. When travelling in Europe the excess is £1000 + tax per incident. However in the event of overhead damage, where the excess is £2000 + tax per incident. Insurance does not cover the replacment of damaged tyres and windows due to mis-use of neglegence, and applies to each claim - not rental.

Driver Requirements:
Drivers must be between 25 and 75 years of age. Drivers outside of this age bracket may be allowed on request. A higher excess may apply. You must have held a full licence for a minimum of 3 years.

PLEASE NOTE: NO refund will be allowable if at the start of the hire no driver in the party can comply with able conditions. Therefore collision charge waiver (LLI) is mandatory for all hires at GBP14.25 per day (included in daily rates) which restricts liability to a maximum of GBP 500

European / Ireland Use Insurance:
This is mandetory for all vehicles travelling to Europe / Ireland. For Europe A fee of £165 for the first two weeks and £47 for each additional week thereafter applies. For Ireland a fee of £140 per rental applies.

This provides a bail bond for Spain, Green Card and for the supply of a replacement vehicle or the repatriation to our depot of the passengers in the event of mechanical malfunction or accident. The supply of a replacement vehicle is subject to availability. In case of accident a further ERI premium is required; whoever is responsible for the accident. The rates above only cover countries in the European Community, Scandinavia, Switzerland and Austria. Please advise in good time if you intend to visit Eastern European countries or North Africa.

Pick up and Drop off Times:

  • Pick up: 1400hrs
  • Drop off: 1100hrs

Depots are open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm. Sunday may be available and an additional fee of £88 is payable.
Please note that depots are closed over Christmas & New Year Period 24 December to 04 January.

To get to depot (Essex): (66 miles from Heathrow)
Catch train To Southend On Sea from London Liverpool Street station and get off at Rochford train station (2 stops before Southend on Sea) - Free pickup from Rochford train station to depot.

To get to depot (Cleland):
Trains to Cleland rail station ( which is situated directly in front of location (can be made both from Edinburgh (take bus from airport to Ediburgh rail station) , or from Glasgow, required bus from airport as well... Trains can be taken also from Prestwick with a change over at Glasgow City.... Approx cost per person is £6 on train and £4 per bus .. equals at £10 each

Bus Transfer from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or City

£75 per party + VAT for a maximum or 6 persons. For groups of 7+ the charge is £80 per party + VAT. All transfers must be prebooked.

Parking:
Your vehicle can be stored at the depot, but is left at owners risk.

Pets:
Sorry, Pets are not permitted.

Towing:
Sorry, none of the vehicles are equipped for towing.

Getting to the Southend Depot:
The Southend on Sea depot is located 40 miles east of London, in Essex.
Transfers are available as noted above, or you can catch the train to Southen on Sea from London Liverpool Street Station. Get off at Rochford Train Station (2 stops before Southend on sea). Free pick up from Rochford Train Station to the depot. (You will need to call the depot earlier to arrange pick up at the station). Click here for Map

Getting to the Scotland Motherwell Depot:
Trains to Cleland rail station (which is situated directly in front of the depot) can be taken from both Edinburgh (take bus from airport to Ediburgh rail station), or from Glasgow (take bus from airport to Glasgow railway ststaion). Trains can be taken also from Prestwick with a change over at Glasgow City. Approx cost per person is £6 on train and £4 per bus .. equals at £10 each .


Optional Extras:

Additional Extras - Pay on pick up only
Additional Drivers 1st Free, £4.25 + tax per day thereafter
Transfers - London
Paid on Pick up
Heathrow Airport: £95 + tax | Central London: £85 + tax | Gatwick Airport: £75 + tax
Stanstead Airport: £85 + tax | Price is per party each way
Transfers - Scotland
Paid on pick up
Glasgow City: £70 + tax | Edinburgh Airport and City: £70 + tax | Preswick Airport: £70 + tax | Maximum 6 adults or 5 adults + 2 children. | Price is per party each way
One Way Fee between depots £300 + tax
Additional Extras - Rates include Tax
European Use Insurance £165 for the first two weeks, then £47 per week or part there of. Excess on European Insurance is £1000 + tax per incident.
Ireland Use Insurance £120 per rental
Sunday Pick Up / Drop off £88 surcharge for each pick up and drop off that takes place on a Sunday. By Pre-arrangment only.
Gas BBQ £10 per week + bottle of gas cost
Folding Table £4 per week
Chair £1 per chair per week
Cycle Rack (holds max 4) £25 per hire (Free if 3 Bikes are Hired)
Adult Bike £20 per week (Max charge £60) includes helmet
Child Bike £15 per week (Max charge £45) includes helmet
Towel Pack £6 per pack per rental (includes 2 hand and 1 bath towel)
GPS - UK and Ireland £30 per week (Max charge £120)
GPS - Europe £41 per week (Max charge £159)
Caravan Club Membership Only £40 +£5 postage for 1 year membership

Cancellation Fees:
Once we make a reservation on your behalf cancellation fees apply. We therefore suggest that you take out Travel Insurance at this time.

Cancellation Fees
57 days or more prior to pick up
30% of rental costs
56 - 29 days prior to pick up
50% of rental costs
28 - 15 days prior to pick up
60% of rental costs
14 days - 0 days to pick up
100% of rental costs
Amendments GBP 13 / GBP 26 once documents are issued.
NO REFUNDS FOR EARLY RETURNS

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