What is included in the monthly shortlease price?

What are you actually paying for when you choose shortlease? With Enterprise Shortlease, you get an all-in contract. Maintenance, repairs, insurance and replacement transport are part of the service. So you do not just get access to a car, many of the practical matters around that car are taken care of as well.

There are also costs that are not included in the monthly price. Think of fuel, charging and parking. In this article, we explain exactly what is included with Enterprise Shortlease and which costs you should still take into account yourself.

What is included with Enterprise Shortlease?

The monthly price covers more than just the use of the car. Enterprise Shortlease includes several fixed vehicle costs and services in the contract.

This includes:

• Maintenance: regular maintenance is arranged for you.
• Repairs: necessary repairs are covered within the service.
• Insurance: the required insurance for the car is arranged.
• Replacement transport: when applicable under the terms, replacement transport is provided.
• Road tax: you do not pay road tax separately.

The service team also takes care of many of the administrative tasks related to the car. This means you do not have to arrange and manage several separate services and costs yourself.

In short: you pay one monthly amount for the car and the services included in the shortlease contract. This makes many of your fixed vehicle costs clear in advance.

Which costs do you pay yourself?

An all-in contract does not mean that every expense related to driving is included in the monthly price. Costs that arise from your actual use of the car are paid separately.

These include:

• Fuel: petrol or diesel is at your own expense.
• Charging costs: electricity for charging an electric car is paid separately.
• Parking: parking fees are not included in the monthly amount.
• Traffic fines: fines are the responsibility of the driver.
• Tolls: toll roads and similar charges are paid separately.
• Extra kilometres: if you drive more kilometres than included in your contract, additional charges may apply.

The distinction is fairly simple: many of the fixed costs related to the car are handled through Enterprise, while usage-related costs remain your responsibility.

How do maintenance and repairs work?

Maintenance and repairs are part of the Enterprise Shortlease contract. If the car needs servicing or a repair, you do not need to set aside a separate maintenance budget for it.

That makes your vehicle costs easier to predict. A regular service does not suddenly appear as an additional bill on top of your monthly costs.

The contract conditions still apply, of course. Damage caused by incorrect use, for example, is treated differently from regular maintenance or a necessary technical repair.

Is insurance included with shortlease?

Yes, insurance is included with Enterprise Shortlease. You do not need to arrange a separate car insurance policy for the shortlease vehicle yourself.

It is still worth checking the conditions relating to damage when you sign the contract. For example, look at the excess and the agreements that apply if the car is damaged.

That way, you know not only what is included each month, but also what to expect if something happens while using the car.

Is replacement transport included?

Yes, replacement transport is one of the services included with Enterprise Shortlease. This can be important when you rely on the car for work and the vehicle is temporarily unavailable.

Exactly when replacement transport applies depends on the situation and the relevant contract conditions. The advantage is that you do not have to arrange an alternative from scratch if something happens to the shortlease car.

For business drivers, this can be an important part of the service. After all, a car that is off the road can also affect meetings, appointments or daily operations.

What about road tax?

With Enterprise Shortlease, you do not need to arrange or pay road tax separately. It is included in the monthly amount.

That means one less cost to manage and one less administrative task. You simply pay the agreed monthly amount without having to handle road tax for the shortlease car separately.

You choose how many kilometres are included in your contract

When you take out a shortlease contract, you choose how many kilometres you want to include in the agreement. This choice matters because the number of kilometres affects the monthly price.

If you drive a lot for client visits or commuting, you will need a different mileage allowance than someone who only uses the car a few times a week.

It therefore pays to make a realistic estimate before signing the contract.

Tip: do not only count your regular business journeys. Include commuting, client visits and longer occasional trips as well. This helps you avoid choosing a mileage allowance that is too low.

What determines the monthly price?

The monthly amount is not the same for every shortlease car. The price depends on the vehicle you choose and how you expect to use it.

Important factors include:

• Car: the model and type of vehicle affect the rate.
• Contract term: the chosen duration influences the price.
• Mileage: the number of kilometres included in the contract affects the monthly amount.
• Specification: differences in model, powertrain and equipment can influence the rate.

A compact car with a lower mileage allowance will therefore have a different monthly price from a larger vehicle that is driven extensively each month.

That is why a starting price only tells part of the story. It is more useful to look at the monthly price that matches the car, contract term and mileage you actually need.

At a glance: what is and is not included?

Item	Included in the monthly price?
Use of the car	Yes
Maintenance	Yes
Repairs	Yes
Insurance	Yes
Road tax	Yes
Replacement transport	Yes, subject to the applicable conditions
Fuel	No
Charging costs	No
Parking fees	No
Traffic fines	No
Tolls	No
Kilometres above the contract allowance	No, additional charges may apply

This gives you a clear picture of which fixed vehicle costs are already covered and which expenses depend on how you use the car.

Why is an all-in monthly price useful for businesses?

For businesses, predictability is one of the main benefits. You do not have to budget for maintenance, insurance and several other fixed costs separately.

That makes shortlease useful when you temporarily need an extra car, have a new employee starting or do not want to commit to a multi-year lease contract yet.

With shortlease for businesses, you keep flexibility in the contract term while several fixed vehicle costs and services are already included in the monthly amount.

Do not compare on monthly price alone

Two cars may appear to have a similar monthly price, while the contract term or included mileage is different. Looking only at the figure at the bottom of the page does not tell you the full story.

When comparing options, check:

• Which car do you get for the monthly price?
• How many kilometres are included in the contract?
• Which contract term are you choosing?
• Which conditions apply in the event of damage?
• What happens if you drive more kilometres?
• Which costs do you still pay yourself while using the car?

That way, you compare what you actually need instead of simply choosing the lowest monthly price.

See the monthly price for your shortlease car

The right monthly price depends on the car and the number of kilometres you need. That is why it makes more sense to look at your actual situation than at one general shortlease rate.

Browse the current shortlease cars and compare the available models. Not sure which car, contract term or mileage allowance makes sense? Enterprise can help you choose a contract that fits your needs.

Frequently asked questions about the monthly shortlease price