Cover from Insurance4carhire can be hugely beneficial for flexible policies as well as a professional service. Book a policy today with the option for it to begin up to 364 days later. Click here to find out more.

Map of Durham Tees Valley Car Hire Locations

Durham Tees Valley Airport surrounding area

The airport is situated close to some of the most picturesque locations in the UK, including the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales. These spectacular beauty spots are a short drive from the airport and make excellent holiday destinations.

The Lake District is also close by and requires a scenic drive through the Yorkshire Dales to reach it. It should take you just over 2 hours to drive from Durham Tees Valley Airport and if you have hired a car, you can enjoy the journey and pack as much luggage as you like.

Durham Tees Valley Airport is also close to Middlesbrough and the city of Newcastle, both of which have plenty of museums, shopping malls and sports stadiums to keep you occupied!

Collecting your rental

When you collect your rental car, your provider will ask to see your driving license and usually a second form of identification such as your passport. 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 insurance in the event you have an accident.

Once your provider has directed you to your vehicle, check the car thoroughly for damage. If you find any damage such as scratches, dents or scuffed alloys, ensure the provider is aware and that they document it 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 4 companies at Durham Tees Valley Airport have different minimum age requirements. The minimum age to hire a car with each provider is as follows:

• Hertz: Drivers must be over 23
• Europcar: Drivers must be over 22
• Avis: Drivers must be over 23
• Budget: Drivers must be over 23

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.

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.

Airport Surcharge

Car hire providers have to pay more to have a branch at an airport location, so this is why 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 Durham Tees Valley Airport charge their customers under the age of 25 a young driver’s surcharge. It is believed that young drivers pose a higher risk for accidents, so providers need to cover this risk by charging extra. Each provider charges the following young driver’s surcharge, but please note some of these prices may not include tax:

• Avis: From around £12 per day
• Hertz: From around £15.75 per day
• Europcar: From £13
• Budget: Will depend on the provider

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, the country you’re hiring in and your actual age.

If you want to learn more car hire tips and charges then visit the Car Hire Centre.

Durham Tees Valley Airport Car Hire Providers

There are 3 car hire providers at Durham Tees Valley and you can book a range of optional extras with each provider at different costs. Here you will find more information on each one, including what rental vehicle they offer their customer, plus products and services available at Durham Tees Valley Airport.

Company	Child Seats	Sat Nav available	Hire via Phone App	Disabled Driver Assistance