The service of car rental abroad is very popular among Europeans. Increasingly, tourists prefer traveling to European cities to a monotonous vacation on the coast of Turkey and Egypt. In order to make such a trip as informative and comfortable as possible, we recommend using the car rental service.
You can either rent a lambo for the day or rent an SUV for a long time. A rented car will save you time and money, as well as make your trip more comfortable. You can also rent a car online, before you arrive on vacation.
Choosing a company
The most important stage is the choice of the company from which you will rent a car.
Car rental in an international company
International companies have a developed network of representative offices in Europe and in the world, which allows you to rent a car in one office and return it to another rental point, city or even country. Such firms adhere to uniform service standards and value their reputation very much. As a rule, the prices of car rental leaders are not low, but you have to pay for a quality service.
Local car rental companies
Local agencies have two very significant advantages over global corporations: low price and often no deposit for a rental car. But cars, as a rule, are not new and not with low mileage.
Car rental aggregator sites
Another option for renting a car abroad is intermediaries (brokers).
These are companies that provide, at your request, a wide selection of cars from all the largest car rental companies on one resource. Intermediaries bribe with their price and ease of booking, because it is very convenient to compare offers from different companies with their help. But do not forget that they are only a link between you and the rental company. When booking a car, be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances. For example, sometimes a client does not know which company will provide him with a car for rent until the moment of choosing a car. In addition, each rental company has its own nuances and rules for booking cancellations, refunds and payments. When ordering a car on such sites, carefully read the terms of the lease.
Rent a car on site or book in advance?
Book a car in advance on the website or by contacting the local representative office of the rental company whose services you plan to use. Then there is a chance to get exactly the car you want. And the sooner you do it, the better. Especially on the eve of holidays and vacations. It is also possible to rent a car on the spot, but you will have to choose from what is left in stock.
When booking a car on the site yourself, do not forget to carefully study all the conditions and rules. Please note which insurances are included in the rate when booking. Some insurances are obligatory, and if you do not include them when ordering a car on the site, you will need to purchase them on the spot.
Required Documents
International driver’s license, a VISA or Mastercard credit card, and an international passport.
International car rental companies only accept credit cards. The deposit for the car is also blocked on the card. Usually the deposit is unblocked within a few days after the car is returned.
Only local firms work with cash. Therefore, proactively take care of a credit card in your name.. Usually it takes 10 to 15 days to process it at the bank.
What to look out for
Upon receiving the car and signing the contract at the rental station, carefully study the contract and inspect the car.
As a rule, the basic insurance is included in the tariff: liability insurance and rental car insurance in case of an accident, damage and theft within a certain deductible amount (for example, 1000 Euros).
When picking up the car at the parking lot, pay attention to the most vulnerable places on the car. Pay attention to the interior of the car. All damage must be recorded in the car transfer certificate, which is attached to the contract.
In conclusion, an important point – when planning your trip, study in detail the system of fines for traffic violations of the country where you are going, as well as a map of toll roads.
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