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How hiring a van lets you enjoy your road trip to the extreme

If you have been planning a road trip with friends or family one of the major considerations is the overall cost. The next most important consideration after safety is comfort. Will you have sufficient room in your family car for everyone and all their gear? It may be worth your while considering getting a nice new van from van hire on the Gold Coast.

It may surprise you to learn that it can be cheaper than taking your own car and hiring a van lets you enjoy your road trip to the extreme. Consider this:

Rentals Can Cost Less

Have you ever considered just how much it costs to run a car on the Gold Cost the official government figure for a small to average sized car is around 43.9 cents a km. This is made up of depreciation or 11.1 cents, insurance 8.9 cents. Rego 10.2 cents servicing 2.9 cents and fuel of 10.8 cents. This does not take into account replacement or the initial cost of the vehicle

The average van hire on the Gold Coast costs $30 a day with a 100 km daily allowance and 28 cents excess per km.

If you rent a van for 7 days and do 800 km during the trip it would cost a total of $210 for the rental plus an extra $28 for the excess 100km so a total of $238

If you drove your own vehicle the same distance it would cost you 43.9 cents a km times 800km a total of $351.20, so it’s really cheaper to rent a van

Other Factors to Enjoy When Renting a Van
  • Gaining Extra Space
Having the extra legroom and storage space you can get from a rental van can add to the comfort and enjoyment of the trip. The average car seats five people or seven, but on a long trip that’s not very comfortable. A hire van can accommodate up to 12 people, but with several fewer people you would all have room to spread out a bit and plenty of space for those extra comfort items that make a holiday that much more enjoyable
  • Resale Value
Whether you own or lease your vehicle, placing extra km on the clock reduces its resale value
With a rental, you never have to worry about repair or any other costs or surprise expenses. (Any damage is covered by your insurance).
  • The Fun Factor
Hiring a van for that road trip introduces a fun factor where you go in a new vehicle that is more exciting than your family car, it may be a great opportunity to take an extended test drive on a vehicle you can’t afford to buy right now, but hope to in the future After a week driving a van you will know if it’s the right choice for your next vehicle or not.

A van hire often works out cheaper than using your own vehicle and it will certainly give everyone much more room when you take the family or friends on an extended road trip. Talk with the guys at van hire on The Gold Coast about the great deals they have to help you enjoy your next road trip to the extreme.
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