Renting a car on holiday means freedom to go where you want. But it also sometimes causes stress and uncertainty. How do you book a rental car safely and cheaply? We list the 13 most important tips for car rental.
Choose a car that is spacious enough
Choose a car that is spacious enough and do not assume a free upgrade on the spot. Because if you place a form for a small car on the counter with four people and five large suitcases on the spot, then the cash register is for the landlord. You are then easy prey and pay the main price for your upgrade.
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Do not necessarily choose a budget car
A budget car is nice, but not always economical if you drive through the mountains, for example. A stronger engine is better able to cope with more passengers and luggage: the car’s engine then does not have to be constantly pushed to its limits, resulting in more economical driving.
Choose the Fastlane service
Very pleasant to walk past the hordes of people standing in front of the rental company’s counter after landing, preferably after an excruciatingly long flight. Are you a member of the ANWB? Then book through Sunny Cars . Then you always get a € 10 discount on the fastlane.
Pay attention to the tank regulation
Many airlines work with the full/empty arrangement; drive off with a full tank and return with an ’empty’ tank. Doesn’t seem wrong at first glance, but looks can be deceiving. You often have to pay too high costs in advance for fuel and service costs. Several rental companies work with the full/full policy. The difference: you deliver the car with a full tank yourself, so you pay exactly the amount for the fuel you use.
TOMTOM or navigation app?
Rent a navigation system? Do not. If you rent a navigation system for a week from a rental company, you can often buy a simple TOMTOM for the same money. So take it with you from home and check whether the country of destination is included in the country Renting a car. You can also use your smartphone. Most navigation apps offer the possibility to install the maps on your device, so that you can use them offline and therefore do not incur high internet costs. Don’t forget a car charger for your phone, because otherwise the phone battery will be empty two turns further.
Is the rental contract correct?
The rental contract is a written confirmation of all agreements made and is signed by both parties. So make sure that the rental contract is complete and Renting a car attention to any fine print. For example, have it recorded if you want to cross the border with your rental car. Are you renting from abroad? Then abbreviations such as LIS (Liability Insurance Supplement) can cause confusion. ANWB legal advice has made a handy list that your rental contract must meet and what which abbreviation means.
Pay attention when collecting and returning
When collecting and returning the rental car, check whether it is in order. Note any damage and check that everything works. Take photos of the damage and have it noted on the rental contract. We do not recommend returning the car outside office hours. Many tenants are confronted with damage to the rental car when they return home. The damage amounts are then immediately debited from the credit card.
Take the emergency number with you
Bad luck or damage is of course never fun. Especially not when your contact person from the rental company is not understandable because of the language difference. Check in advance whether the local landlord has a 24/7 helpline – preferably a contact person – that you can call in case of damage or breakdown Learn More
