Resort transfers & local transport
Resort transfers are not included in our holidays.
Pre-bookable return transfers are available in Jersey from £32 (except travel in Jan-Feb and some hotels are excluded), Guernsey from £27 per adult (shared coach transfer) and the Isle of Man from £65 (per car return for a taxi). Children receive 50% reduction.
Private taxi transfers are also available - please ask for prices. Please note taxis are limited at airports and ports in Jersey and Guernsey. Should you opt not to pre-book transfers we cannot guarantee that a taxi will be available upon arrival. Public transport in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man is excellent, and most hotels have a bus stop within walking distance, particularly Jersey and Guernsey.
Transfers are not available to pre-book on the other islands. However, taxis are readily available in Alderney. In Sark, Herm and the Isles of Scilly you can walk from the harbour to your hotel. For Scottish Islands we recommend pre-booking a taxi. If travelling by air to Isles of Scilly, Skybus provide a mini bus transfer from £12 return (payable locally).
Car hire
Car hire is available to book in Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Shetland - below is an example of pricing, subject to availability. For the most up to date prices and vehicle availability, please get in touch with our team for a quote. Car hire can also be added when booking online in Jersey and Guernsey.
Jersey & Guernsey with Europcar
Vehicle | Season | Seats | Cases | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyundai i10 5 door or similar + A/C | Low* | 4 | 2 | £81 | £121 | £162 | £202 | £242 | £283 |
Hyundai i10 5 door or similar + A/C | Mid* | 4 | 2 | £108 | £162 | £215 | £269 | £323 | £377 |
Hyundai i10 5 door or similar + A/C | High* | 4 | 2 | £135 | £202 | £269 | £337 | £404 | £471 |
Vauxhall Corsa 5 door or similar + A/C | Low* | 5 | 2 | £108 | £162 | £215 | £269 | £323 | £377 |
Vauxhall Corsa 5 door or similar + A/C | Mid* | 5 | 2 | £135 | £202 | £269 | £337 | £404 | £471 |
Vauxhall Corsa 5 door or similar + A/C | High* | 5 | 2 | £162 | £242 | £323 | £404 | £485 | £565 |
Vauxhall Crossland 5 door or similar + A/C | Low* | 5 | 3 | £162 | £242 | £323 | £404 | £485 | £565 |
Vauxhall Crossland 5 door or similar + A/C | Mid* | 5 | 3 | £162 | £242 | £323 | £404 | £485 | £565 |
Vauxhall Crossland 5 door or similar + A/C | High* | 5 | 3 | £215 | £323 | £431 | £538 | £646 | £754 |
*Low = Nov-Mar; Mid = Apr-Jun & Oct; High = Jul-Sep
Isle of Man with Athol
Rates are not valid during the Manx Grand Prix and TT races.
Vehicle | Seats | Cases | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyundai 1.0 3 door | 4 | 2 | £98 | £143 | £180 | £215 | £215 | £215 |
Hyundai 1.0 3 door + A/C | 4 | 2 | £115 | £166 | £209 | £249 | £249 | £249 |
Nissan Micra 1.2 5 door + A/C + SatNav | 4 | 2 | £141 | £200 | £252 | £301 | £301 | £301 |
Nissan Qashqai 5 door + A/C + SatNav | 5 | 3 | £219 | £304 | £382 | £457 | £457 | £457 |
Shetland with Jim's Garage Ford
Vehicle | Seats | Cases | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ford Fiesta 5 door | 4 | 2 | £159 | £220 | £281 | £342 | £403 | £463 |
Mazda2 Automatic 3 door + A/C | 4 | 2 | £159 | £220 | £281 | £342 | £403 | £463 |
Ford Ecosport 5 door + A/C | 5 | 3 | £203 | £285 | £367 | £449 | £532 | £614 |
Ford Mondeo 5 door + A/C | 5 | 3 | £203 | £285 | £367 | £449 | £532 | £614 |
Prices above include hire charges, unlimited mileage, CDW insurance (with an excess for the Isle of Man only) and licences & fees. Jersey & Guernsey prices also include VEG (vehicle emission duty).
Extras payable locally
Extra | Jersey | Guernsey | Isle of Man | Shetland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excess waiver (to reduce to nil for the Isle of Man) and 1 extra driver - per day | - | - | £7.50 | - |
Personal accident cover - per day | £1.05 | £1 | - | - |
Extra driver(s) - each | £5.25 | £5 | £6.50 | £7.20 |
Booster seat - per day | £3.15 | £3 | First baby or booster seat free, extra £7.05 | £16.80 |
Baby seat - per day | £5.25 | £5 | First baby or booster seat free, extra £7.05 | £16.80 |
Car hire - important
There are limited numbers of larger vehicles and automatic vehicles, so do book early if you require these, with prices available on request.
Minimum age requirements for drivers:
- Jersey & Guernsey - 21 years of age for compact cars (Hyundai/Corsa) and 25 years for the Crossland;
- Isle of Man - 23 years of age;
- Shetland - 21 years of age.
In all destinations you must have held a full driving licence for at least 12 months. In Shetland, it is a minimum of two years if aged 21-24 years.
Maximum age restrictions for drivers:
- Jersey & Guernsey - 80 years (or 75 years for the Crossland);
- Isle of Man & Shetland - 80 years.
Fuel, insurance and excesses
It is important to note that prices do not include fuel which is payable locally. Car hire prices do include Collision Damage Insurance which offers cover for accidents and damage, but an excess will be payable for any claim.
- Jersey & Guernsey - The excess is nil for all car types, offering you greater peace of mind;
- Isle of Man - Excess is £1,000. If you wish to waiver the excess to zero you may opt to take an excess waiver insurance, which is payable locally;
- Shetland - Excess is nil for bodywork repairs in the event of a collision.