Plan your hire · Rochdale

What to bring when collecting your hire vehicle

Use this checklist for car or van collection in Rochdale. Your booking confirmation and the branch's instructions take precedence where extra checks or documents are requested.

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Check driver eligibility

Drivers must be at least 25 and have held a valid driving licence for at least one year. Tell the branch about any licence or eligibility questions before travelling.

Additional drivers must be approved; they should not drive merely because they are travelling with you.

Bring the requested documents

Bring your valid driving licence, booking reference and the identity/address evidence requested for your verification route. The branch may request proof of address or a passport and the details needed for licence checks.

Complete any requested uploads and DVLA consent/check-code steps ahead of collection. Uploaded documents still require branch verification.

Review payment and deposit

Check the rental balance, payment method and deposit shown in your booking. Bring the payment card and supporting identification required by the branch.

Do not assume that paying the rental also covers the deposit. Contact the team before travelling if the payer, cardholder or driver details differ.

Arrive within collection hours

The Rochdale branch is at Duke Street Mill, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, OL12 0LW. Monday–Friday opening hours are 7:30am–6:30pm; Saturday is 9am–2pm; Sunday is closed.

Both pickup and return must be at or before 2pm on Saturdays, using UK local time. Contact the branch if your plans change; do not assume an out-of-hours collection or return is available.

Check the vehicle and agreement

Review the assigned registration, vehicle details, customer name/address and rental dates before signing. Ask staff to correct any discrepancy.

Walk around the vehicle with staff, check recorded damage and confirm fuel, mileage, keys and return instructions. For a van, confirm load dimensions and any tail-lift requirement before accepting the vehicle.