Car rental is sometimes a necessary step when preparing for a trip. Indeed, depending on the destination chosen, it may be essential to rent a vehicle on-site to move around and easily reach the various places on the planned route.
Here are seven pitfalls to avoid with car rental.
1. Not choosing the right vehicle model
Depending on the destination, and the organization that your trip requires, it is important to select a suitable car. For example, to travel off the beaten track in Iceland, it is better to choose a raised vehicle or a 4 × 4. A city dweller will do the trick for getting around town and making short trips on well-paved roads. Also, depending on the number of passengers and the number and size of luggage, it is important to choose a vehicle with the necessary space.
2. Do not compare prices
Car rental rates sometimes vary from single to double, at almost the same level of service. To make sure you are getting a good deal, it is highly recommended that you shop around. Therefore, it is possible to do some simulations on car rental sites. For example, it allows you to find the best prices, from among others the companies. This comparator’s search engine can be used for more than 30,000 destinations in more than 170 countries.
3. Book too late, during peak tourist periods
To be sure to rent a car on the spot, and in particular, for a very coveted destination, it is strongly recommended to make your reservation a few weeks or even a few months in advance. This allows you to choose the vehicle rented and generally to benefit from a better price.
4. Neglecting administrative and organizational procedures
A reservation is prepared in advance. The presentation of your French driving license is not possible in all countries. It is sometimes compulsory to present an international driving license. This should be done well in advance on the sites because the reception times are long (approximately three months from, in my case, at the start of 2020). Also, it is important to plan to increase your limit with your bank. The amount of the deposit can be taken, and the cost is often very high (more than 1,000$).
5. Not being properly insured
When reserving a vehicle, several insurance options are available. By default, “third party” insurance is included. It is possible to ensure the vehicle at a risk level and without excess. It is recommended to take this additional insurance because it allows the assumption of responsibility (in large part, according to the contracts) of the vehicle’s repair if necessary. In general, this also avoids paying very high deposit costs. However, the cost of optional insurance is not negligible. Everyone is free to choose according to the price, the contract conditions, the insurance already included for a possible Gold credit card, etc.
6. Pay for additional options on-site
To pay additional costs such as the rental of a GPS, it is better to organize your trip in advance and download a navigation map that can be used without an internet connection. Ideally, choose a single driver for the entire trip, over 25, and return the car to the same agency if possible, to avoid additional costs.
7. Rush the reception of the vehicle on D-day.
When handing over the keys and signing the papers, it is important to take the time to read the contract, inspect the condition of the car and report any damage to the counter agent before setting off. If in doubt, take pictures before leaving with the vehicle and when returning it. It is also necessary to be attentive to the indications given. For example, bringing the car back without refueling, with a quota of authorized kilometers per day exceeded or with a few hours of delay, should cause costs that we would have preferred to do without.
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