Australia is a truly diverse country in terms of both culture and landscape. And with emphasis on the latter, there will be a lot of opportunities for adventure, whether it’s an urban adventure or a pleasant drive outside the busy cities. With this in mind, you’ll need the right vehicle which can take you where your passions lead you. Renting an SUV can be one of the best ways to ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable trip, no matter where adventure hides. In this blog, we’ll be highlighting the top benefits of choosing an SUV for your next car hire, and why it holds the edge over other car rental models.
Comfort for the Whole Family
Instead of bumping shoulders and elbows while competing for luggage space with a fits-just-right car, why not opt for a much roomier SUV with baggage space to spare? To begin with, SUVs were primarily designed with comfort in mind, which allows them to sport larger individual seating compared to compact cars. Furthermore, these premium SUVs are often upholstered with much more comfortable materials and soft-touch finishes.
Safety and Visibility
The raised and enhanced driving position allows you to get a better feel for the road and allows other vehicles to easily notice you at the same time. You get to drive a burly and robust vehicle without having to wrestle around with an off-road vehicle.
Storage Capacity
The “boot” space of an SUV can definitely handle a ton of luggage, especially when stacked higher than you could, compared to that of a sedan—considering you don’t block off your rear view. Also, if you’re not filling all the seats, they can be folded to accommodate more of your stuff, such as camping or surf gear—which will be much more convenient than hanging them off from a roof rack.
Easy and Responsive Handling
This is especially the case when you’re driving into a national park where you might be met with dirt roads and inclines. The higher ground clearance and larger wheels can help you navigate through unpaved terrain.
Fuel Efficiency
SUV technologies have made the vehicle much more fuel-efficient than its predecessors, driving close if not equal to that of a smaller car. Meaning, you get all those added perks of driving a premium vehicle for a still-affordable tank of petrol.
Minimal Premium for Maximum Benefits
The first thing most car renters consider to look at is most probably the price of the rental. And while at first impression, SUVs can cost a bit more than a sedan, the benefits you can get outweigh the minimal price difference, including height, legroom, luggage space and power. Plus, if you take advantage of car hire promos, such as 10% discounts, you might be able to save even more on your SUV hire.
The bottom line is that SUVs are stylish, practical, spacious, comfortable and safe. Alpha Car Hire has a premium fleet of SUVs you can choose from, including our Compact SUV, Intermediate SUV, Family SUV, Large SUV and that fuel-efficient, highly sought-after Compact Hybrid SUV. We’ve made it our mission to match our customers with a car that suits their needs. Book yours today and take advantage of our unlimited daily kilometres and free standard liability protection package.