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If you need a minibus in Glasgow then Loch Lomond Travel is the only company you’ll ever need to phone! With quality vehicles and experienced drivers, Loch Lomond Travel are a fully insured minibus hire company operating in and around Glasgow.

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More information on minibus hire in Glasgow…

The greater Glasgow area is home to over 40% of Scotland’s total population, meaning that it’s facilities are hard to beat. If you need an affordable transportation option for a large group of people, Glasgow minibus hire companies can offer you just that.

When you look to hire a minibus in Glasgow, you’ll generally be faced with a choice between driving the minibus yourself or hiring a driver to do it for you. Here’s a quick guide to each option.

Minibus Hire in Glasgow: Driving Yourself

The main benefit of driving yourself is that it can help you to save money. However, many people forget that they will also have to pay extra for insurance to cover them as a driver of the bus. You’ll also often be required to pay an excess in the event of any damage, which can range in cost.

Standard driving licenses may cover some minibuses – particularly those smaller and lighter in size. However, you should always do your research and ask the minibus company directly whether you’re allowed to drive the vehicle. Many companies will insist that you are over 25 years of age and have a set number of years driving experience.

Other things to consider include whether you’ll need additional drivers (which will add to the cost), whether the vehicle comes with breakdown cover, whether you’ll need to fill the vehicle up with petrol before you return it and so on.

Hiring A Glasgow Minibus With Driver

Your second option is to hire the minibus along with a driver. Although this will cost more, it’s a very popular choice for a number of reasons. To start with, it means you can relax while someone else does all the work. If you aren’t from the area, it also means that you won’t have to worry about how to get where you’re going (although most vehicles are now equipped with satellite navigation if you need it).

Hiring a driver is also useful if you want time to do your own thing. For example, if you’re using a Glasgow minibus hire company to go sightseeing throughout the city, the driver can simply drop you off where you want to go. If you were driving yourself you’d have to worry about parking, which can be very difficult in such a big and busy city!

The Choice Is Yours

Whatever you choose to do, you’ll have responsibilities either way. If you drive the vehicle yourself then it’s important you don’t drink alcohol, that your passengers don’t drink alcohol and that you make them wear seatbelts. You’ll also need to take good care of the vehicle and make sure that it’s returned in very good condition.

If you choose to hire a driver as part of your Glasgow minibus hire, you should always respect them and the job they have to do. Don’t distract them while driving, and comply with any instructions such as putting on your seatbelts. It’s also common to leave the driver a tip if they’ve helped your day to run smoothly.