The R3ntal Central blog
Practical advice on hiring a car in London, and getting the most from it.
Driving in London · 5 November 2026A weekend drive out of London in a premium hire carPlan a weekend away from London in a premium hire car: choosing the car, getting out of the city, charges to avoid and returning on time.Read the post Driving in London · 5 November 2026Driving to Canary Wharf and the City in a hire carPlan a business drive to Canary Wharf and the City of London in a hire car: the Congestion Charge, the ULEZ, parking and timing your day.Read the post Business and long-term hire · 5 November 2026How a business account works with R3ntal CentralWhat a R3ntal Central business account is, how to open one, and how your team books, pays and keeps every hire in one place.Read the post Premium and executive hire · 5 November 2026Mercedes-Benz or BMW: choosing an executive hire carMercedes-Benz or BMW for your executive hire in London? How to choose between the two marques by trip, passengers and the impression you want to make.Read the post Business and long-term hire · 5 November 2026Monthly car hire or leasing: which suits a London business?Monthly car hire and leasing both put a car at your business's disposal. How they differ, and which suits a London business when.Read the post Premium and executive hire · 5 November 2026Saloon, SUV or performance: which luxury car suits your London trip?How to choose between a luxury saloon, an SUV and a performance car for your London trip, by passengers, luggage, roads and occasion.Read the post Hiring explained · 5 November 2026What happens when you collect and return your hire carA step-by-step guide to collecting and returning a R3ntal Central hire car: the licence check, the balance, the photo inspections and your deposit.Read the post Hiring explained · 5 November 2026Your booking deposit and damage deposit, explainedThe £100 booking deposit and the damage deposit explained in plain terms: how much, when they're taken, and when your money comes back.Read the post