AUTHOR Robert Gillespie

Car Hire Out Of Hours

When you are looking to get your rental vehicle you may find that you are arriving on a late flight or you want to return to a city location out of normal office hours then you may find that many rental companies do not offer this facility. So when you book directly with Indigo car hire you can always be sure that we can arrange your car hire out of hours.

Car Hire Out of Hours at an airport
If you are arriving at one of the airports on a very late flight and it means that you are going to arrive after the office is usually closed then you can rest assured. We are able to still assist you. Where many companies will turn you away due to the rental being out of hours, we can still arrange your car hire out of hours. Many of our suppliers that are based on site at the airport will provide you with a car hire out of hours as long as you attach your flight number to your reservation.

So if your flight is delayed then you can be sure that the supplier will stay open for you. Some of the suppliers will still do your car hire out of hours but there may be an additional charge to do so. Speak with our reservations team to find out more information.

Car Hire Out Of Hours at a City location
When you arrive to collect your vehicle you may realise that when it is time for you to bring your vehicle back that the branch is closed. Most rental companies close their city centre locations at around 5pm or 6pm. So if it transpires that you need to bring your car back after this time you may still be able to return your vehicle.

Rental companies at city centre locations do occasionally offer out of hours returns however there is sometimes a charge for this. Other suppliers may offer a service called a key drop box so you can return your car hire out of hours.

What is a key drop box?
A key drop box is a very useful facility which allows drivers to return their car hire out of hours. Basically it is a small post box which is where you leave your keys when dropping off your car. So basically all you would do is return your car in the designated point, this will be pointed out to your by the supplier if you are scheduled to return out of hours, and leave your keys in the key drop box.

For more information on key drop boxes and car hire out of hours or if you are going to be delayed then please speak to our helpful and friendly reservations today prior to making your booking.

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.

Robert Gillespie

Traveller