Car Hire at Durham Tees Valley Airport
Teesside airport is your link to North West Britain, this is why hiring a car, both self drive and chauffeur driven, is such an excellent choice of transport. There are various hot spots near Teesside Airport which are worth a visit which make hiring a car worthwhile.
If you decide to hire a car you will discover there are 5 big brand car hire providers at Teesside Airport. Other providers may offer a meet and greet service if they do not have a branch at the airport but this can cost more.
The car hire providers at Durham Tees Valley airport are located in the arrivals hall at the airport. You will find the rental vehicles located in the car rental car park, your provider should help direct you to your car.
Direct Bookings
| Provider | Phone | Website | |||
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 | + 44 (0) 208 564 3500 | www.europcar.co.uk |  | ||
 | + 44 (0) 870 400 4562 | www.alamo.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 870 400 4581 | www.nationalcar.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 844 544 6007 | www.avis.co.uk |  | | |
 | + 44 (0) 870 846 0006 | www.hertz.co.uk | |
Book Online
Booking your car hire online can be a great way of getting the best deals from the car hire providers. To help you compare the car hire providers prices you should consider using comparison sites such as the Car Hire Centre.
Car Hire Centre
The Car Hire Centre is a online comparison site comparing car hire at all of the top locations in the UK including Teesside Airport. They can save you money and provide you with a quote in seconds. You do not need to fill in any personal details to get a quote and you can get a quote over the phone by calling +44 (0)844 816 0099 if you want to speak to someone directly.
holiday autos
For great value, low cost vehicle rentals visit holiday autos. They offer no hidden charges, 24 hour helpline plus the lowest price guaranteed or they will match it.
Map of Durham Tees Valley Car Hire Locations
Teesside Airport surrounding area
Teesside airport is near some of the most beautiful locations in the UK including the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales. These spectacular beauty sots are a short drive from Teesside Airport and excellent holiday destinations.
The Lake District is also near Teesside Airport. To get to the Lake District you have to drive through the Yorkshire Dales so the route is definitely scenic. It should take you just over 2 hours to drive from Teesside airport to the Lake District. Hiring a car means you can enjoy the journey and pack as much luggage as you like.
Teesside airport is also near Middlesbrough and the city of Newcastle.
Collecting your rental
When you collect your rental your car hire provider will ask to see both the card photo ID of your driving license and the paper counterpart. They will also ask to see a second form of identification such as your passport to check you are who you say you are. A photocopy of any official identification will not be accepted, they will need to see the originals. Finally they will need you to produce a valid credit card. If the car is damaged during your rental the providers will charge this card for repairs. Therefore they take your card details as an insurance for them.
Once your provider has directed you to your vehicle check the car thoroughly for damage. If you find any damage you must inform your car hire provider and make sure they document the damage on their damage report. Failure to do this may result in you paying for the damage at the end of your rental.
When you get in the car take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the controls. Have a drive around the forecourt until you feel comfortable with driving the vehicle on the road.
Minimum age of hire
The 5 car hire providers at Teesside airport have different minimum age requirements. The minimum age to hire a car with each provider is as follows:
- Hertz: Drivers must be over 19
- Europcar, Alamo and National: Drivers must be over 21
- Avis: Drivers must be over 23
Hertz actually offer students with a valid NUS card 15% off car hire to help save you money. All of the providers charge a daily young driver’s surcharge. You can find out more about the definition of this charge and amount each provider charges their customers under “Additional charges” below.
Additional Charges
There are a whole range of different charges which may be added to your booking. Although some charges are mandatory, some charges are avoidable if you know a bit about them. Sometimes providers use sophisticated jargon and certain terms which can be confusing. You can define these terms and find out more about them by clicking here.
The following charges are mandatory charges, but they can be reduced by taking certain steps or choosing your provider carefully.
One Way Car Hire Charge
You may find you want to hire a car to get to, from or between airports. If this is the case you will need to book a one way hire. One way rentals cost car hire providers money as they need to keep track of where their cars are in the country, as a result they charge you a one way rental charge. You can reduce this charge by booking with Alamo, National or Europcar. They offer Airport Connect, which is a one way rental to or from the airport and even between airports from only £49. On top of this, if you book with Europcar, Teesside Airport Guide visitors can book Airport Connect from the reduced rate of £45. Click here for details.
Car Hire Excess Charge
If your car is damaged during your rental you will be charged what the providers call a car hire excess charge to cover the repairs. This excess can cost anything up to £2,000. To avoid this charge you should buy car hire excess insurance. Insurance4carhire offer some great rates for car hire excess and they will cover parts of the car providers will not in their own car hire excess insurance. For example, Insurance4carhire will cover the roof, tyres, undercarriage and windscreen of the vehicle. All of these parts are usually excluded from car hire provider's car hire excess insurance policies.
Airport Surcharge
As car hire providers have to pay more to have a branch at an airport location they charge you an additional airport surcharge fee. The amount of which depends on the provider. The only way you can avoid an airport surcharge fee is if you collect your car from the nearest local branch to the airport. This may involve getting a taxi to the branch or using public transport.
Young Driver's Surcharge
All of the car hire providers at Teesside Airport charge their customers under the age of 25 a young driver’s surcharge. This is because young drivers are considered higher risk drivers so providers need to cover this risk by charging more. Each provider charges the following young driver’s surcharge please note some of these prices may not include tax:
- Avis: From about £11 per day
- Hertz: From about £15.75 per day
- Alamo and National: From about £11.67 per day
- Europcar: From £13
Please remember that these prices are just a guide. Quite often car hire provider’s young driver’s surcharge varies depending on your rental vehicle and actual age.
If you want to learn more car hire tips and charges then visit the Car Hire Centre.
Teesside Airport Car Hire Providers
There are 5 car hire providers at Teesside Airport. You can book a range of optional extras with each provider at different costs. Here you will find more information on each provider including what rental vehicle they offer their customers plus products and services available at Teesside Airport.
Provider Extras
The providers at Teesside Airport offer the following products and services:
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Opening Hours
Europcar at Teesside Airport opening hours:
- Mon-Fri: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sat: Sat: 08:00 - 13:00
- Sun: Closed
Minimum age of hire
Europcar rental customers must be over the age of 21 to rent a car from Teesside airport.
Young Driver's Surcharge
This charge applies to all drivers under the age of 25 and costs from £13 per day.
Price of a Satellite Navigation system
Renters can book a Satellite navigation system from only £10 per day. Please request SatNavs when you make your booking to ensure availability.
Cost of additional driver
To add an additional driver you will be charged from £5.50 per day.
Airport Connect
Airport Connect applies to any one way Europcar booking to or from the airport. It also applies to one way rentals between airports. Airport Connect costs only £45 for Teesside Airport Guide visitors.
Services for disabled drivers
If you would like to request additional features such as Lynx hand controls to your booking please contact Europcar using the following contact details:
- T: 0870 384 1087
- E: Reservationsuk@mail.europcar.com.
Please note Europcar need at least 48 hours notice to fit Lynx hand controls to your rental vehicle.
Opening Hours
The opening hours for National Car at Teesside airport:
- Mon-Fri: 7am - 9pm
- Sat: 7am - 1pm
- Sun: 9am - 6pm
Minimum age of hire
Drivers must be over 21 to hire a car from Teesside airport with National Car.
Young Driver's Surcharge
The National Car young driver's surcharge applies to all drivers under the age of 25 and costs from £11.67 per day.
Price of a satellite navigation system
You can book National GPS units from only £8.33 per day. Remember, never leave your GPS system in your car as they are prime targets for thieves.
Cost of additional driver
From only £6.50 per day you can add additional drivers to your booking.
HireRewards
If you are a frequent renter you should consider joining National Car’s HireRewards loyalty scheme for a range of benefits including 10% off vehicle hire.
Airport Connect
Airport Connect is any one way hire to, from or between airports. National Car offer Airport Connect from only £49.
Drivers with disabilities
If you are a driver with a disability and need additional features such as hand controls added to your booking the contact details are as follows:
National Car need at least 48 hours notice to fit any features to your vehicle.
Opening Hours
Opening hours for Alamo at Teesside airport:
- Mon-Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 13:00
- Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
Minimum age of hire
You must be over 21 to hire a car with Alamo.
Young Driver’s Surcharge
A young driver’s surcharge is applied to rentals when customers are aged 24 and under.
The young driver’s surcharge costs about £11.67 +VAT.
Price of Satellite Navigation
If you are not familiar with your rental destination you may consider adding a satellite navigation system to your Alamo booking. The price of a satellite navigation system costs from £8.33 per day + VAT.
Cost of additional driver
Additional driver cost: £5.83 per day +VAT
Airport Connect
Airport Connect is any one way rental to or from the airport and costs from £49 with Alamo.
Opening Hours
Hertz opening hours at Teesside airport:
- Mon-Fri: 08:00 - 19:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sun: 09:00 - 13:00
For out of hours bookings please call 08708 44 88 44.
Flight Number
If you choose to collect your Hertz rental from Teesside airport after your flight Hertz need your flight number. This way they can track the status of your flight to check if you are delayed.
Minimum age of hire
You must be over 19 to hire a basic vehicle from Hertz. Different vehicle groups have different minimum age requirements.
Young Driver’s Surcharge
A young driver’s surcharge of £15.75 per day will be applied to rentals where drivers are under the age of 25.
Student Discounts
If you are a student you can get 15% off your rental with Hertz. All you need is a valid NUS card.
Cost of additional driver
Additional drivers: From £9 per day.
Services for physically challenged drivers
Hertz offer a range of services for disabled drivers including Lynx hand controls. To find out more please call Hertz on 0870 840 0084.
Hertz require at least 24 hours notice to fit Lynx hand controls.
Opening Hours
Avis opening hours at Teesside airport:
- Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm
- Sat: 8am to 1pm
- Sun: Closed
You can return your car at any time by returning your rental keys to the Avis drop off box at the airport.
Minimum age of hire
Avis only allow drivers over the age of 23 to hire a car with them.
Young Driver’s Surcharge
Drivers under the age of 25 will need to pay £11 per day as a young driver’s surcharge.
Cost of additional driver
Additional drivers can be added to your booking from as little as £9 per day.
Satellite Navigation
Satellite navigation systems are a great tool if you are unfamiliar with your rental destination. Avis offer GPS systems from only £13.99 per day.
Avis Chauffeur Driven
If you need a chauffeur driven rental service Avis can provide you with a vehicle and a driver. Call 020 8326 7600 for more information.
Disabled Driver Options
Disabled drivers can request Lynx hand controls by calling 08445 81 81 81. Avis need 48 hours notice to fit any extra controls.