Car rental · Tow bar
A car with a tow bar, for whatever you need to tow
A trailer, a caravan, a motorcycle or heavy equipment - we will find you a car equipped to tow it, even if you are a new driver from age 17.
- Tow bar
- For trailers and caravans
- From age 17
- New drivers too
What a tow bar is, and who needs one
A tow bar is a fitting attached to a car that lets it tow a trailer, a caravan or any other equipment behind it. An ordinary private car does not come with one as standard, so anyone who needs to tow something - for a house move, a trip, carrying equipment or transporting a vehicle - runs into exactly that obstacle the moment they try to rent a car.
We keep cars fitted with a tow bar in the fleet, and you can rent them on the same terms as any other car with us - including as a new or young driver from age 17. Choose your collection and return times, and we will find you the car that suits what you need to tow.
Before you book
It is worth knowing in advance exactly what you will be towing and how much it weighs, because that is what decides which vehicle category is right. If you are not sure - call us or write on WhatsApp, and we will go through it together before you book.
Trailer types
What you can tow
The five most common types of trailer, and what each one is used for.
| Trailer type | What it is used for |
|---|---|
| Trailer typeHeavy-equipment trailers | What it is used forTowing machinery, building materials and large tools |
| Trailer typeLeisure trailers | What it is used forCamping and trips - leisure gear, bicycles and camping equipment |
| Trailer typeVehicle-transport trailers | What it is used forTowing other vehicles, including motorcycles and watercraft |
| Trailer typeCaravan trailers | What it is used forFamilies and long trips - somewhere to sleep and basic facilities |
| Trailer typeSpecialist trailers | What it is used forSpecific purposes, such as transporting horses or specialist sports equipment |
The types of insurance, in plain language
Compulsory insurance
Cover for the driver, the passengers and pedestrians in the event of bodily injury caused by an accident.
Third-party insurance
Cover in the event of damage to a third party's vehicle or property - not to the rented car itself.
Comprehensive insurance
Cover for the rented car in the event of theft, fire or unforeseen accidental damage.
Before collection
What to bring
What it is worth having with you at the branch on collection day.
A valid physical driving licence
The licence must be valid for the whole rental period, and must be presented physically at collection.
A credit card in the renter's name
With available credit for the deposit. The deposit amount is shown in the booking.
Details of what you are towing
The type of trailer or equipment and its total weight, so that we can match you with a suitable car with a tow bar. What you can tow is explained in the section above.
The insurance terms for towing are set out in the insurance section on this page. We are happy to explain them by phone before you book.
Frequently asked questions
- No. A tow bar is fitted to some of the cars in the fleet. A booking on the site is for a vehicle category, so it is worth noting that you need a tow bar in the booking notes, or arranging it with us by phone, so we can make sure the car waiting for you is fitted with one.
Need to tow something? We will find you the car
Check availability and prices for your dates, or tell us what you will be towing and we will match the category.
Check availability and price