Practical car rental guides

These guides turn common contract terms into practical checks. The chosen offer and contract terms remain authoritative.

Why “without a credit card” can mean several different things, and which payment and deposit conditions to check before you book.

How a deposit is held, why it reduces the available limit on your card, and which timings and receipts matter when you return the car.

What the included protection actually covers, how the excess works, and which exclusions to check before buying a reduction.

The three common fuel policies, where the extra costs hide, and how to document the tank level at pickup and at return.

How to register a second driver, what driving unregistered means for your cover, and which conditions apply when returning the car in another city.

What to check and document at pickup, and what to keep at return, so that pre-existing damage is not charged to you.

From planning to return

Check the card before booking, document the vehicle at pickup and retain evidence until the return is fully closed.