Car Hire FAQs
What forms of payment do you accept?
Renting In The United Kingdom
If the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name.
If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name.
Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles. If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional deposit is required.
- In the United Kingdom, we accept American Express, Master Card and Visa.
- In the United Kingdom, we do not accept Maestro and Electron debit cards.
- If you would like to use a debit card, please call the location to discuss additional requirements.
Renting At An Airport Location In Ireland
Airport locations do not accept debit cards. If the rental is not prepaid the renter must pay the full rental charges plus a deposit of 500 Euros. If the rental has been prepaid then the deposit will be 500 Euros.
All debit or credit cards must be in the name of the renter and present at the time of rental. All cards must be present at the time of rental.
We do not accept Cash, Prepaid, Currency, Diner's Club or Maestro Cards.
Renting At A Non-Airport Location In Ireland
If the rental is not prepaid the renter must pay the full rental charges plus a deposit of 250 Euros. If the rental has been prepaid then the deposit will be 250 Euros.
All debit or credit cards must be in the name of the renter and present at the time of rental. Renters wishing to use a debit card must hold an Irish licence and will be required to bring additional documentation and will be subject to additional checks.
We do not accept Cash, Prepaid, Currency, Diner's Club or Maestro Cards.
Renters who wish to use a debit card must hold an Irish Driving Licence and must produce a pay slip that must be less than three months old. For all drivers we reserve the right to conduct additional checks and ID verification including sharing information with external partners who may verify supplied details against databases to which they have access.
Can I purchase rental car insurance and other protection products for a car hire in Ireland and the United Kingdom?
Enterprise offers additional protection products that you can purchase along with your car hire. Currently, we offer our customers Damage Waiver, Excess Protection and Roadside Assistance Protection.
United Kingdom
Damage Waiver
Damage Waiver reduces the liability you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. If Damage Waiver is included in your reservation, then the excess amounts applicable are: cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP.
In Northern Ireland the excess on all commercial vehicles is 1400.00 GBP.
If Damage Waiver is not included in your booking, then it is available to purchase and the excess amount for all vehicles is zero. Customers who can provide independent and verified provision to cover damage and theft to the vehicle may be able to decline Damage Waiver - you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Damage Waiver, you will be required to pay these charges and then seek compensation yourself from your carrier. Damage Waiver is not insurance.
Excess Protection
Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to all cars 100.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles 250.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 500.00 GBP.
In Northern Ireland the reduced excess on all commercial vehicles is 500.00 GBP.
You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. The price of Excess Protection varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT. Premium location fee applies to airports.
Roadside Assistance Protection
Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection - RAP. RAP allows Enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tyre and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. RAP does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. RAP is an optional product; before purchasing you may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate. If you decline RAP then you will be required to pay any applicable charges and seek compensation from your carrier. RAP is not insurance.
Ireland
Damage Waiver
If Damage Waiver is shown as included in your booking then the cost is included in your reservation total. If Damage Waiver is not shown as included in your booking then you may purchase it at the rental counter. Damage Waiver reduces your liability for damage to and or theft of the vehicle subject to the terms and conditions of your rental agreement. The Excess that applies to Damage Waiver is EUR 1600 for economy and mini vehicles, EUR 2500 for premium vehicles, and EUR 1750 for all other vehicles. Before purchasing Damage Waiver you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Damage Waiver you will be required to pay these charges and then seek compensation from your carrier. Please be advised that the Republic of Ireland may be listed as an exclusion zone to your standard provider of personal insurance or credit card coverage. Damage Waiver is not insurance.
Excess Protection
Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver Excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to: EUR 100 for economy and mini vehicles, EUR 500 for premium vehicles, and EUR 250 for all other vehicles. You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. Excess Protection is not insurance.
Roadside Assistance Protection
Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection - RAP. Rap allows Enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tyre and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. RAP does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. RAP is an optional product; before purchasing you may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate. If you decline RAP then you will be required to pay any applicable charges and seek compensation from your carrier. RAP is not insurance.
What Are Your Driver's Licence Requirements For Renting In The UK And Ireland?
United Kingdom:
- All drivers must produce a valid driving licence.
- Non-EU licence holders are required to have an international driving permit if the licence is not in English.
- All renters must produce photographic ID- this can be a passport or driving licence.
- International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K.
Renters who wish to use a debit card may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.
Ireland:
- All drivers must produce all parts of a valid driving licence.
- Non-EU licence holders are required to have an international driving permit if the licence is not in English.
- Domestic renters must produce photo id, passport or driving licence.
- International travellers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in Ireland.
Renters who wish to use a debit card must hold an Irish Driving Licence and will be subject to additional checks including verification of employment.
For all drivers we reserve the right to conduct additional checks and ID verification including sharing information with external partners who may verify supplied details against databases to which they have access.
Will I be allowed to cross into bordering countries?
United Kingdom:
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 150 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Ireland:
Renters are allowed to travel within Ireland and Northern Ireland.
For vehicles travelling to the U.K., there is an additional charge of 150 Euros plus vat. Please call the branch in advance. Customers wishing to return the car to a different location will be subject to an additional charge.
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Renting a Car at Chippenham
Local Car and Van Hire in Chippenham
Chippenham in Wiltshire is a market town with some lovely historic parts and a glorious park (Monkton Park) on the banks of the River Avon. It's easily accessible from junction 17 of the M4 – just a 10-minute journey. When hiring a vehicle, you can drive out to Bowood House, a few miles south of the town centre, and visit the historic house and gardens, as well as enjoy the fabulous outdoor play park for kids. There's also M4 Karting just north of Chippenham on the way to Malmesbury, which guarantees lots of fun for all. The Enterprise branch in Chippenham is right next door to the train station, so it's very central. It's also only about a five-minute walk from the Citylink bus stop near the river.
Cheap Car and Van Rental in Chippenham
Book a vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and secure a great deal on your hire car or van. Booking online saves money and you can take advantage of an array of reliable, well-maintained and fuel-efficient vehicles. Just reserve your chosen car or van along with the dates you need, then come and pick up your car or van before setting off to enjoy your travels.
Chippenham Van Hire
Enterprise has a variety of small, medium, and large vans available for hire. Enterprise can even arrange for extra-large commercial vehicles, including HGVs, if this is what you need. So, whether your moving project is for business or personal reasons and whether your job is large or small, Enterprise has a van for you. Included in the fleet are accessible vans, and some Luton vans come with a helpful tail-lift. Enterprise vans are all well maintained and immaculately turned out. Learn more about Enterprise van hire.
A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire
For car rental, Enterprise is proud to offer a range of excellent cars in different sizes. For example, you may want a small compact car or an intermediate car for four people. Maybe you're looking for a standard car for up to five people? For something more swish, Enterprise has coupes, convertibles and large premium cars. As part of the comprehensive range, SUVs and people carriers are also available for groups and/or families.
Driving Information in Chippenham
Chippenham is a medium-sized town where traffic generally flows well. Most noteworthy is that the town centre itself is restricted to traffic outside of rush-hour times, but the A420 runs just to the west of the town and you can turn off towards the town centre and park. Also, the A420 connects to the A350, which joins the M4. Chippenham has several public car parks, such as the Wood Lane pay and display car park, and Station Car Park, right by Enterprise. You can also park on some streets for up to an hour for free.