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Beckenham

Location Details

185 Elmers End Road
ELMERS END
Beckenham, ENG, GB, BR3 4EH

Pick-Up Service Available
After-Hours Returns Unavailable

Beckenham is a small town in the London Borough of Bromley, approximately 10 miles south of central London. The town's pretty High Street has cafes and restaurants for eating out, plenty of local, independent shops for browsing, and a cinema. There are several green spaces, including Beckenham Place Park and Kelsey Park, and a leisure centre with pool and gym. Beckenham makes a pleasant and convenient base for trips to London for shopping, sightseeing, business meetings or the theatre. The Kent countryside is also within easy reach. Popular destinations in Kent include Charles Darwin's house in the village of Downe, Winston Churchill's house at Chartwell, the picturesque village of Westerham, Brands Hatch motor racing circuit, and the Bluewater shopping centre near Dartford. London's Biggin Hill Airport is a 20-minute drive. The M25 motorway is around 10 miles, or half an hour's drive, away, giving you access to all areas of London and beyond, including Gatwick and Heathrow airports. Your Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch in Beckenham is located on Elmers End Road, conveniently located for Birkbeck railway station, Elmers End rail and tram station, and several bus routes.

Cheap Car and Van Rental in Beckenham

Whether you're hiring a car or a van, for personal or business use, you'll find Enterprise offers great rates and special deals to give you the best possible value for money. To get the best value from your rental, use the easy online booking system to find the vehicle you want, and reserve it in advance. The fleet of cars and vans includes a range of fuel-efficient vehicles, which can help keep your journey economical, especially if you plan to drive in central London.

Beckenham Van Hire

Moving house, transporting equipment or taking luggage to the airport are just some of the reasons you might need a van. At the Beckenham branch, you can choose from a range of small, medium, large and extra-large vans to suit your requirements and budget. All Enterprise vans are recent models and are maintained to the highest standards to bring you reliability and a pleasant journey. Small vans are ideal for moving lighter loads and are easier to manoeuvre in built-up areas, while an extra-large van can transport heavy and bulky items with ease. Learn more about Enterprise van hire.

A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire

Choose the right vehicle and get the most out of your business or leisure trip. The fleet of cars and vans offers vehicles of all types and sizes, for solo travellers, couples and families, and for every journey, from a trip to the shops to a driving holiday. For driving into the capital, a class A mini, economy or compact model will help you zip through the streets, while a large compact car offers more room, while still being manoeuvrable. Longer journeys into Kent or around the country will be comfortable in a standard or intermediate car, while a premium model adds a touch of luxury to your trip. A 4x4 or SUV is built to take you through the difficult road conditions, such as mud or water, that you might encounter in the countryside. If you're travelling with a group or with the whole family, a people carrier has ample room for everyone to enjoy the journey in comfort.

Driving Information in Beckenham

Beckenham town centre is relatively small and easy to get around by hire car, although the High Street can become congested at peak times. There are several car parks, including the Village Way multi-storey car park, and metered on-street parking is available. Beckenham is a short distance from the South Circular road, as well as the A21, a major road running south through Kent to Hastings, and the A23 from London to Brighton. There are two rail stations close to the centre, Beckenham Junction and Clock House, serving central London and destinations in Kent. Both offer car parking. Beckenham Junction also has trams, for services to Croydon and Wimbledon. Several other stations, including Kent House and Shortlands, are within easy reach.

Rental Policies

Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.

AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.

In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.

Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Payment- 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. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. 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 200 GBP deposit is required.

Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire 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. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.

Documentation- all drivers must produce a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. All renters must produce photographic ID- this can be a passport or driving license. 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.

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The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:

  • The length of time you are renting the car
  • Car class selected
  • Rental location
  • Added insurance or protection products
  • Additional products selected
  • If you have to modify your reservation
  • If you have to extend your reservation
  • If you have to change your rental drop-off location

For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.

To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:

  • To be 25 years old 
  • A valid driving licence with a photo
  • A photo ID (for example: a driving licence or passport)
  • Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you're renting from)

Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to: 

  • An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the licence is written in a language or characters different from those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
  • Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK. 

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Fuel policy at non-airport locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
  • A full tank of fuel is not guaranteed.

Fuel policy at airport car rental locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
  • You may opt to pre-pay for fuel — pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
    • You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
    • The pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of fuel minus a per gallon discount.

Note: Pre-paid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.

For additional questions, please visit our main car rental FAQs page.