When collecting your hire van from your chosen rental company, it will be completely ready to drive away, with the benefit of a full tank of fuel. Many hirers query whether it is necessary to refill the tank before returning, especially with the current increased petrol and diesel costs in the UK.
The current UK average price for unleaded petrol is 150.69p, and diesel 157.78p. This varies slightly according to where you refuel.
Returning a hire van
Hire companies ask that when you return a vehicle, it has been refilled with a full tank. It is in your interests to make the time to stop at a petrol station and refill before returning the hire van.
Any vehicles not fully refuelled will be accepted, but you will also be charged an additional amount to fill the vehicle. This cost may be a significantly higher amount than you would pay yourself at the pump, and it may also come with an additional administration charge.
Van hire
It is highly advisable to research where the nearest petrol station to your van hire Bristol drop-off point is. That way, you can easily refuel your van before dropping it off, saving you money and giving you the peace of mind that you are not paying more than necessary.
With car and van hire in Bristol and elsewhere offering various pick-up and drop-off locations, often conveniently situated close to motorways and main roads, it is usually quick and easy to source a petrol station for refilling. Some hire companies may offer specialist packages where you can prepay for refilling, giving you the peace of mind that you will not be charged admin fees for returning an empty vehicle.
