Most common damage to glass, rims and tires – therefore also insure it
If you want to explore the holiday country on your own during the holidays and want to remain flexible with excursions, you can fall back on a large number of rental car offers. With the ADAC tips Car rentals are vacationers on the safe side and do not fall into expensive cost traps:
1. If you book your rental car in advance with a German rental company or agent such as ADAC car rental, you don’t have to struggle with the often incomprehensible contract conditions on site. The German landlord/agent is always the point of contact.
2. A rental day is 24 hours: If you exceed this period by even a few minutes, you will be charged for another full day.
3. The “full-to-full” tank policy is ideal: pick up with a full tank and return with a full tank. This means that sometimes excessive fuel flat rates can be saved and holidaymakers only pay for the fuel actually used at normal gas station prices. If you want to be on the safe side, fill up directly before returning the vehicle and present the receipt upon request.
4. In order to be protected in the event of major and minor accidents, comprehensive insurance with theft protection and no deductible is recommended – the sum insured for liability should be at least one million euros. In any case, glass, rims and tires should also be insured – because this is where damage is most common.
5. Unlimited kilometers are standard with ADAC car rental abroad. If this is not the case with other providers, holidaymakers should estimate in advance how many kilometers they are likely to drive – on holiday, where you often travel spontaneously, this is usually difficult. If you exceed the inclusive kilometers, you have to reckon with high costs per extra kilometer.
6. Extras such as child seats should definitely be booked in advance so that you don’t end up without the desired equipment on site. The costs of the providers often differ significantly – for example, a child’s seat for a week in Mallorca costs between 50 and 80 euros in the high season. The initially cheapest rental car provider can suddenly be more expensive than the previously second or third cheapest offer due to the extras booked.
7. In unfamiliar areas, many drivers feel safer with a navigation device – but the rental car providers charge additional fees for this. Thanks to the elimination of roaming fees in the EU, your own smartphone with free apps is now a real alternative – you can quickly save up to 100 euros per week.
8. At the end of the rental car booking, the total price with all insurance and fees should be shown. If this is not the case, the renter has to reckon with sometimes high additional costs on site.
9. If the desired car category is not available on site despite booking in good time, the rental company usually offers a free upgrade to a higher category. Anyone who accepts this offer, which is good in principle, should reassure themselves that there are no hidden costs.
10. When picking up the vehicle, careful attention should be paid to previous damage. If these are not noted in the handover protocol, the tenant must insist that they be entered. Likewise, when returning the vehicle, the renter should insist that the vehicle be checked for damage in his presence and that the result be recorded in writing.
Product offer: Vehicles from ADAC car rental can directly online get booked. Reservations can be canceled free of charge until shortly before the rental.
Source: Marion-Maxi Hartung, ADAC SE Corporate Communications
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Caption: The ADAC gives valuable tips on booking a rental car on vacation
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Photographer:©ADAC car rentalMost common damage to glass, rims, and tires – therefore also insure it
If you want to explore the holiday country on your own during the holidays and want to remain flexible with excursions, you can fall back on a large number of rental car offers. With the ADAC tips, car rentals are vacationers on the safe side and do not fall into expensive cost traps:
1. If you book your rental car in advance with a German rental company or agent such as ADAC car rental, you don’t have to struggle with the often incomprehensible contract conditions on-site. The German landlord/agent is always the point of contact.
2. A rental day is 24 hours: If you exceed this period by even a few minutes, you will be charged for another full day.
3. The “full-to-full” tank policy is ideal: pick up with a full tank and return with a full tank. This means that sometimes excessive fuel flat rates can be saved, and holidaymakers only pay for the fuel actually used at normal gas station prices. If you want to be on the safe side, fill up directly before returning the vehicle and present the receipt upon request.
4. In order to be protected in the event of major and minor accidents, comprehensive insurance with theft protection and no deductible is recommended – the sum insured for liability should be at least one million euros. In any case, glass, rims, and tires should also be insured – because this is where damage is most common.
5. Unlimited kilometers are standard with ADAC car rental abroad. If this is not the case with other providers, holidaymakers should estimate in advance how many kilometers they are likely to drive – on holiday, where you often travel spontaneously, this is usually difficult. If you exceed the inclusive kilometers, you have to reckon with high costs per extra kilometer.
6. Extras such as child seats should definitely be booked in advance so that you don’t end up without the desired equipment on-site. The costs of the providers often differ significantly – for example, a child’s seat for a week in Mallorca costs between 50 and 80 euros in the high season. The initially cheapest rental car provider can suddenly be more expensive than the previously second or third cheapest offer due to the extras booked.
7. In unfamiliar areas, many drivers feel safer with a navigation device – but the rental car providers charge additional fees for this. Thanks to the elimination of roaming fees in the EU, your own smartphone with free apps is now a real alternative – you can quickly save up to 100 euros per week.
8. At the end of the rental car booking, the total price with all insurance and fees should be shown. If this is not the case, the renter has to reckon with sometimes high additional costs on-site.
9. If the desired car category is not available on-site despite booking in good time, the rental company usually offers a free upgrade to a higher category. Anyone who accepts this offer, which is good in principle, should reassure themselves that there are no hidden costs.
10. When picking up the vehicle, careful attention should be paid to previous damage. If these are not noted in the handover protocol, the tenant must insist that they be entered. Likewise, when returning the vehicle, the renter should insist that the vehicle be checked for damage in his presence and that the result be recorded in writing.
Source: Marion-Maxi Hartung, ADAC SE Corporate Communications
Original content from: ADAC SE, transmitted by news aktuell
Caption: The ADAC gives valuable tips on booking a rental car on vacation
Image rights:©ADAC SE
Photographer:©ADAC car rental
What steps can renters take to ensure that they are not charged additional fees for a navigation device when renting a car in unfamiliar areas
Lometers, you have to reckon with high costs per extra kilometer.
6. Extras such as child seats should definitely be booked in advance so that you don’t end up without the desired equipment on-site. The costs of the providers often differ significantly – for example, a child’s seat for a week in Mallorca costs between 50 and 80 euros in the high season. The initially cheapest rental car provider can suddenly be more expensive than the previously second or third cheapest offer due to the extras booked.
7. In unfamiliar areas, many drivers feel safer with a navigation device – but the rental car providers charge additional fees for this. Thanks to the elimination of roaming fees in the EU, your own smartphone with free apps is now a real alternative – you can quickly save up to 100 euros per week.
8. At the end of the rental car booking, the total price with all insurance and fees should be shown. If this is not the case, the renter has to reckon with sometimes high additional costs on-site.
9. If the desired car category is not available on-site despite booking in good time, the rental company usually offers a free upgrade to a higher category. Anyone who accepts this offer, which is good in principle, should reassure themselves that there are no hidden costs.
10. When picking up the vehicle, careful attention should be paid to previous damage. If these are not noted in the handover protocol, the tenant must insist that they be entered. Likewise, when returning the vehicle, the renter should insist that the vehicle be checked for damage in his presence and that the result be recorded in writing.
To ensure a stress-free rental car experience, it is recommended to book with a reliable German rental company or agent such as ADAC car rental. By following these tips, vacationers can avoid costly surprises and enjoy their holiday with peace of mind.
