Article Surfing Archive

Taking off on a vacation calls for good preparation so that the experience remains memorable. If one were to pick a holiday destination that is a complete and convenient package, then it must surely be Jersey. It is well connected by air and the options for accommodation are varied depending on one's budget. Exploring the island can best be done with car hire.

Jersey has some unique features that make it more attractive to go round in a car. It is a very small island but has plenty of variety in terms of geographical features. Long beaches stretch on to rugged cliffs with stunning views. You would want to get off now and then, savor an interesting moment or capture it on your camera for posterity. One would be able to enjoy these pleasures fully only with car hire. When vacationing with your family, driving around in a car brings intimacy and privacy besides being far more convenient to your family's specific needs.

Jersey has well laid roads with helpful traffic signs. Petrol is cheaper than in mainland UK and there is no road tax. One would have to carry a valid driving license without which one cannot have a car on hire.

There are several agencies that provide prompt and courteous car hire services to travelers. Zebrahire, Hertz and Avis are the more popular car hire agencies. They provide cars for travel in all of the Channel Islands. Most of them accept online booking and issue a contract. You could contact the local service provider on arrival and produce a couple of other documents. These include a valid credit card, driving license and photo identification.

It is always better to read the contract carefully to ensure that it meets your requirements. In case you have special requests like additional accessories, extra drivers etc. you would do well to include them beforehand to prevent disputes in amounts charged.

With a little preparation, your holiday could be a memorable affair. Opting for car hire saves you from much of the monotony associated with conducted group travel.