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, and what's included
What is already included in the price, and what it is worth having with you at the branch on collection day.
What to bring to collection
A valid physical driving licence, held for the whole rental period, and a credit card in the renter's name. That is all you need.
The deposit is a hold on the card, not a charge
You need 4,000-5,000 ₪ of available credit, and the exact amount for your booking is shown in the booking. It is held on the card for the rental period and released when the rental ends.
Tell us what you are towing
The type of trailer or equipment and its total weight, and we will match you with a car whose tow bar suits exactly that. What you can tow is explained in the section above.
Compulsory, third-party and comprehensive insurance included
The car is insured from the moment you set off, and a new or young driver is covered too. At the coverage and insurance step of the booking you can also reduce the excess, if you would like the extra peace of mind.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up
Changing your plans before that window costs you nothing. What applies to your booking is shown on the car card while you are still searching, before you book.
Pick up and return even when the branch is closed
By arrangement you can collect and return the car outside opening hours, and you are not charged for the time until the branch opens. We answer the phone and WhatsApp throughout the day.
The insurance terms for towing are set out in the insurance section on this page, and we are always 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.
- Yes. The terms are the same as for all our other rentals - from age 17, from day one of your licence and with no driving experience required.
- The basic insurance we provide is compulsory insurance, third-party insurance and comprehensive insurance on the Hoshen Car vehicle. For a new or young driver the excess is higher; the exact amount is shown at the coverage and insurance step of the booking, and it can be reduced there for an additional charge.
- Every rental includes a kilometre allowance. It is set by the rate type and the vehicle category, and shown in the offer details on the results page. You can drive beyond it for a charge per extra kilometre, or buy a discounted kilometre package in advance - worth looking at if you are planning a long journey with a trailer.
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.
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