How to Rent a Laptop in the UK

There’s no reason to carry that bulky desktop computer with you when you are traveling around the United Kingdom. Whether your travels are for business or leisure, there are a number of companies who will be more than happy to rent you a portable laptop computer, or rather, hire a computer, as they say there. Most of these companies have branch offices scattered across the UK, meaning that you have easy access to a laptop computer no matter where you go.

Things You'll Need

• Photo ID
• Credit card

Instructions

1. Rent a laptop from eRento, a company that rents everything under the sun from air conditioners to Yamahas, and everything in between. Because of this, the company has one of the largest selections of laptops for hire to be found anywhere in the UK, and with a large number of franchise offices, there is certainly one near you. You can contact eRento by phone at 011-44-(0)20-7099-8797, or by visiting them online (see Resources below).

2. Consider renting a laptop from Zintech. Located in the town of Poole, Zintech prides iteself on providing affordable technology fast. Whether you’re looking for a GPS navigation system to guide you on your trip, or a state of the art laptop computer for your business presentation, Zintech has you covered. The company can be reached by calling 011-44-(0)12-0274-1212, or by visiting their online Web site (see Resources below).

3. Choose Rent IT for your laptop rental needs. Rent IT specializes in renting Information Technology (IT) devices and equipment such as laptops, desktops, servers, storage devices, network hardware and more. The company has a number of franchise locations dotted around the UK, so you never have to travel far to reach the nearest rental outlet. You can get more information on renting laptops from Rent IT by calling 011-44-0800-298-5186, or by visiting their Web site.

4. Rent a laptop from your hotel. Not all hotels have laptop rentals, but most of your larger resorts do rent laptops and cell phones. Those that do not can usually refer you to an honest local business that will give you a good deal on renting a name brand laptop computer.

Tips & Warnings

• Shop around whenever possible. No matter where you are at in the UK, there are probably multiple locations where a laptop can be rented. Call as many places as possible to ask about the models they carry and the rental rates, so that you will know who truly has the best deal available.

Resources

• eRento Laptop Rentals
• Zintech Laptop Rentals
• Rent IT Laptop Rentals