How to Rent a Laptop in London
Laptops are a necessity for today's business traveler and more and more leisure travelers are looking to rent laptops as well. Whether the airline lost your luggage or you're just dying to blog about your travel experiences there are many companies in London that offer both short-term laptop rental and long-term laptop leasing.
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Decide if laptop rental is right for you. If your laptop is in the shop for repair or you need a laptop for a short time while you're traveling in London then renting a laptop might be a good idea. However, fees for laptop rentals can add up quickly and if you think you'll need a laptop longer than a couple of weeks it may be more economical in the long run to purchase a laptop rather than rent.
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Shop around to find the best rental deal. Rent It, Blaze Computer Rentals and Laptop Computer Rental Hire are just three of many companies that offer laptop leasing and renting in London. See Resources.
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Consider leasing. If you'll be needing the laptop for longer than a week or two consider signing a laptop leasing agreement. For longer periods of time laptop leasing is usually more economical. For the American traveler it helps to remember that you will be renting or leasing your temporary laptop in British pounds, rather than United States dollars, and this will almost double the price you will be paying.
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Contact the London equipment rental company you've chosen to do business with and let them know what specifications you're looking for. Tell them what you'll be using the laptop for and let them help you find the right rental agreement for you.
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Sign the rental agreement and enjoy your temporary laptop! If you've been doing business with the rental company over the phone many will deliver the laptop to you free of charge within the city of London.
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Tips & Warnings
Frequent internet cafés in London as an alternative to renting or leasing. Internet cafés are easy to find in London and the rates for using their computers are usually quite reasonable. However, if you're set on renting a laptop in London, rest assured that there are a growing number of cafés, restaurants, hotels, museums and libraries that offer free wi-fi in London enabling you to just grab your laptop and go! See Resources.
