Car Hire at Durham Tees Valley Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport can be easily found from the A1(M), A19 and A66 carriageways. The city centre of Durham is situated 24 miles south, while just 6 miles east along the A67 and the B6280 is Darlington.
When hiring a car from Durham Tees Valley Airport pre-booking is advisable. This is not only to ensure you get the make and model you want, but it allows you to save money and wasting time at the airport. It also prevents disappointment if there are no cars left.
Some tips to bear in mind when hiring are car are:
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You may not be given the exact car you ordered and most car hire companies reserve the right to upgrade you to a more expensive similar make and model if they cannot supply the one that you specified.
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Ensure you reserve the right car for your needs. Is there enough space for you luggage and have you pre-ordered infant seats?
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Make sure the paperwork states clearly what you have paid for:insurance, taxes, charges for additional drivers, child seats, etc.
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Check if there is any breakdown cover and ensure you keep the car hire company's contact details with you in case of emergencies
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Before taking the car away check the petrol situation. Have you paid for a full tank and how much is in the tank? If you need to return with a full tank of petrol check where the nearest petrol station is to the car hire return depot.
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When you collect the car check for any damage to ensure you are not blamed for any you have not caused when you return it
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Check the insurance covers you for all aspects of your trip, especially if you plan to take your car off road on unsurfaced or gravel roads as you may not be covered.
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Clarify the excess situation as you may be liable for damage to certain parts of the car like the. tyres or windscreen
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Check where you need to return the car to. Most car rental agreements are made on a 24 hour hire basis and returning your car just a few hours late may incur an extra day's rental on your bill.
If you are using GPS satellite navigation in your hire car the postcode for Doncaster Airport is DL2 1LU.
You can get a free online car hire quote for your Durham Tees Valley Car Hire here
Durham Tees Valley Car Rental Companies
Below are the three major car hire companies located at the airport:
Avis at Durham Tees Valley - Europcar at Durham Tees Valley - Hertz at Durham Tees Valley
These car hire firms are based in the arrivals hall. It is recommended to pre book a hire care in advance to guarantee availability.
