Outlining the Process of Online Booking of Camper Vans
If you plan to go on a camping holiday, the first thing you need to do is book a camper van. It is possible to book a VW camper van from online resources. How does the online process booking work? The details may vary from one hire agency to another; however, the steps involved in the online booking process often include the following:
You find a hire agency. The first step to hire a VW camper is to find an agency that offers these rental vehicles. Check out their policies and procedures, charges and insurance and all necessary details before you choose them. You may find the necessary information from their website. You may also call or mail them for the details.
You choose a camper van. Get the details of the camper vans from the online resources. Check out the features and essentials that are part of the camper hire package. Decide whether you need any extras and note them down. Also, find out the details of the condition of the van to ensure that you will not face any hassle during the trip.
You fill up the rental details. The online booking interface requires you to fill up the necessary details regarding the rental. You need to provide the details of the number of passengers, the area to be covered, the hire type, period and dates, and the optional extras you need for the trip.
You provide your personal details. You may need to provide your name, date of birth, address, contact number, email address and such other details to book the camper van for the trip. If you are the primary driver for the camping trip, you also have to provide details of your driving licence.
You pay the necessary deposit. The hire agencies require you to pay a booking deposit for the camper van. This must be done before a certain period of the hire period. Check out the exact amount the agency charges for booking and the time you need to pay this. Also, enquire about the modes of payment acceptable.
You receive the confirmation of the booking. The agency sends the confirmation of the booking after you have paid the booking deposit. You need this receipt when you collect the camper van for your trip. You need to contact the agency if you do not receive the confirmation within a few days.
You pay the rest of the charges. You need to pay a security deposit along with the charges for the Volkswagen camper van hire. This security deposit is refundable and the agency refunds this once you deliver the camper van to the agency. However, the agency may not refund a portion of this deposit if there is any damage or loss to the van or its interiors.
You collect the vehicle from the hire agency. You may collect the camper van from the agency on the first day of the hire period at the time specified for collection. If necessary, you may also request the agency to deliver the vehicle to a certain location. However, check whether this will incur extra charges.
Author Bio:
Emma Johnson is the editor of a travel magazine. Vintage cars and wedding planning are her areas of interest. She offers a brief outline of the steps involved in the Volkswagen camper van hire online booking process.