Car Rental COVID-19 FAQs
Is Enterprise open?
Yes. Enterprise is an essential services provider that remains open to meet critical transportation and personal mobility needs. We are committed and ready to help you get wherever you need to be.
What steps are being taken to clean rental cars?
Each rental vehicle at Enterprise is thoroughly cleaned between every rental and backed with our Complete Clean Pledge. This includes washing, vacuuming, general wipe down, and sanitising with a disinfectant that meets leading health authority requirements, with particular attention to more than 20-plus high-touch points. We also extend the Complete Clean Pledge to our shuttles (for airport locations) and neighborhood branches.
What is the current car rental process?
To help protect both customers and employees, we have modified our car rental process. This includes the addition of kerbside rentals at our locations to help promote social distancing by getting you quickly on your way while avoiding foot traffic in our locations.
Delivery is also offered at select car rental locations throughout the country. Please contact your rental branch for availability.
Whether you are picking your vehicle up kerbside, or if we deliver it to you, we’re committed to maintaining proper distance throughout the process.
How does car rental return work during the Coronavirus outbreak?
If you are currently renting a car with us, your local branch should be reaching out to you about options to return your rental vehicle. If you have any additional questions or are looking for more information, please call 0800 111 4312.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify or cancel your reservation via our website or mobile app. We have extended our existing no-fee cancellation policy to include customers with pre-paid rentals booked directly through us. To extend your car rental, you can click “Call to Extend Your Rental” in our mobile app. You can also call your rental branch or 0800 800 227 to extend your reservation.
For more information, please visit our COVID-19 FAQs page.
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Renting a Car at Beckenham
Local Car and Van Hire in Beckenham
Beckenham is a small town in the London Borough of Bromley, approximately 10 miles south of central London. The town's pretty High Street has cafes and restaurants for eating out, plenty of local, independent shops for browsing, and a cinema. There are several green spaces, including Beckenham Place Park and Kelsey Park, and a leisure centre with pool and gym. Beckenham makes a pleasant and convenient base for trips to London for shopping, sightseeing, business meetings or the theatre. The Kent countryside is also within easy reach. Popular destinations in Kent include Charles Darwin's house in the village of Downe, Winston Churchill's house at Chartwell, the picturesque village of Westerham, Brands Hatch motor racing circuit, and the Bluewater shopping centre near Dartford. London's Biggin Hill Airport is a 20-minute drive. The M25 motorway is around 10 miles, or half an hour's drive, away, giving you access to all areas of London and beyond, including Gatwick and Heathrow airports. Your Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch in Beckenham is located on Elmers End Road, conveniently located for Birkbeck railway station, Elmers End rail and tram station, and several bus routes.
Cheap Car and Van Rental in Beckenham
Whether you're hiring a car or a van, for personal or business use, you'll find Enterprise offers great rates and special deals to give you the best possible value for money. To get the best value from your rental, use the easy online booking system to find the vehicle you want, and reserve it in advance. The fleet of cars and vans includes a range of fuel-efficient vehicles, which can help keep your journey economical, especially if you plan to drive in central London.
Beckenham Van Hire
Moving house, transporting equipment or taking luggage to the airport are just some of the reasons you might need a van. At the Beckenham branch, you can choose from a range of small, medium, large and extra-large vans to suit your requirements and budget. All Enterprise vans are recent models and are maintained to the highest standards to bring you reliability and a pleasant journey. Small vans are ideal for moving lighter loads and are easier to manoeuvre in built-up areas, while an extra-large van can transport heavy and bulky items with ease. Learn more about Enterprise van hire.
A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire
Choose the right vehicle and get the most out of your business or leisure trip. The fleet of cars and vans offers vehicles of all types and sizes, for solo travellers, couples and families, and for every journey, from a trip to the shops to a driving holiday. For driving into the capital, a class A mini, economy or compact model will help you zip through the streets, while a large compact car offers more room, while still being manoeuvrable. Longer journeys into Kent or around the country will be comfortable in a standard or intermediate car, while a premium model adds a touch of luxury to your trip. A 4x4 or SUV is built to take you through the difficult road conditions, such as mud or water, that you might encounter in the countryside. If you're travelling with a group or with the whole family, a people carrier has ample room for everyone to enjoy the journey in comfort.
Driving Information in Beckenham
Beckenham town centre is relatively small and easy to get around by hire car, although the High Street can become congested at peak times. There are several car parks, including the Village Way multi-storey car park, and metered on-street parking is available. Beckenham is a short distance from the South Circular road, as well as the A21, a major road running south through Kent to Hastings, and the A23 from London to Brighton. There are two rail stations close to the centre, Beckenham Junction and Clock House, serving central London and destinations in Kent. Both offer car parking. Beckenham Junction also has trams, for services to Croydon and Wimbledon. Several other stations, including Kent House and Shortlands, are within easy reach.