Equipment and Accessories for your car hire

When taking a trip with the family, especially with young children, it can be a logistical nightmare, particularly due to the levels of luggage involved. Often young children need greater levels of luggage than their older counterparts. It can seem like endless amounts of equipment and accessories are needed for their safety and well-being. Parents just thinking about it, often are confronted with rising levels of anxiety and stress! Luckily, car hire suppliers provide the opportunity to rent a car with the option of also hiring additional equipment and accessories. This provides a pleasant rest-bite from the often-stressful situation.

If you need equipment or any accessories during your trip, contact Auto Europe and we’ll be able to arrange these for you. From baby/child car seats to GPS devices – we’ve got you fully covered. We will contact your car hire supplier in advance and inform them of your desire to hire extra equipment. Often, you can also select these during your online booking. The car hire supplier will then confirm with us of available equipment, the cost and if this has been added to your reservation. If you plan to hire a baby/child seat it is important to provide the exact weight and age of the baby/child for the supplier to make sure their safety seat is adequate.

Rental Equipment and Optional Extras

There are options to hire a variety of different types of equipment and accessories for your trip. Along with baby/child seats and GPS devices, those who enjoy partaking in winter sports will be pleased to know that many car hire suppliers also hire extra storage. A car roof support for example can be rented for your trip to the ski slopes and winter tyres added to your hired vehicle for extra safety. This option is especially popular with customers travelling to the ski slopes in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Depending on the time of year, some car hire suppliers do not provide winter tyres unless specifically requested during your booking. In some locations it may be a legal requirement to have them, so you should always check beforehand if its required. Certain suppliers offer free winter tyres with their bookings, so its always good to check every deal on offer.

GPS – An important piece of equipment for your car hire

Don’t waste your precious holiday time looking for an address or navigating around manually. Opt for a GPD device instead and with a few simple clicks, gets guided to your destination with minimum effort. GPS devices are popular, especially with those needing to free up their mobile devices. With a GPS you can avoid going down one-way roads, problematic interchanges, traffic and even toll roads if set to avoid. Many suppliers also offer GPS included in their base rates. So make sure you consult all the offers before placing your booking.

If you need help, have concerns or simply would like to talk about your next car hire booking, contact our trained reservation staff and we will be able to help. We can provide local information, tips on maximising your holiday experience, details on required equipment and accessories for your trip and even place the reservation via the phone. We can also let you know which suppliers are currently offering free equipment and accessories.