Renting in a foreign country should be simple but the industry is full of traps. Here is what we learned from 20+ countries.
Walk around the car and photograph every scratch. Email it to yourself for a timestamp. Companies charge for pre-existing damage.
Overpriced at 15-25 euro/day. Check your credit card benefits first. Buy standalone excess insurance online for 3-5 euro/day instead.
Always. Avoid pre-purchase fuel scams.
Many companies restrict cross-border travel or void insurance. Always check before booking.
Localrent pulls from local agencies and saves 30-40% vs big chains.
Some cheap rentals cap at 200km/day with excess charges. Read fine print.
International Driving Permit costs 15-20 euro. Required in Italy, Greece, Japan.
Dropping at a different location can double the price.
Automatics cost 30-50% more in Europe.
Companies hold 500-2000 euro on your credit card. Ensure you have enough credit limit.
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