The car allows you to travel exactly the way you like it: you get freedom, because you no longer need to adjust to the routes of trains and buses. Choosing a good car will allow you to forget about uncomfortable seats and stuffy public transport.
What you need to rent a car
To rent a car, you need to meet several conditions. First, depending on the country's legislation and company rules, the driver's age must be at least 18 or 21 years old. Secondly, as a rule, rental companies require a certain driving experience: from 1-2 years. Thirdly, the driver's license must be of an international standard. Sometimes it turns out to rent a car without it, but it's better not to risk it and make yourself international rights.
Where to rent a car
There are two ways to rent a car. The first is to come to the office of the company and choose a car for yourself on the spot. The second, and nowadays it is much more common, is to book a car in advance over the Internet. The car will be waiting for you wherever you arrive. Usually they rent a car at the airport or on the websites of large rental companies.
The car rental market, like airline tickets or hotels, has its own aggregators - sites on which you can find the best rental deals in a specific location. The search is carried out by price, type of car, conditions. You can often find very profitable options, there are special offers or promotions. The most popular are such aggregators as rentalcars.com, economybookings.com.
How to rent a car
Here, just like with hotels or tickets, the earlier you book your car, the cheaper it will get. When choosing a car for a few months, you can save up to a quarter of the cost of the entire rental. Usually, the longer the rental period, the lower the price.
There are sites with a prepaid booking system, when you pay the entire amount at once, and there are those where you make a small deposit (deposit). If you are not sure about your plans, choose an option that you can refuse without losing funds.
Try to take your car with insurance. Specify what risks it covers, as this can vary significantly in different countries. It happens that a car is issued with a limited mileage, that is, if you are planning long routes, then this option may not work. If you have several drivers, then make sure that all of them are included in the contract.
When you take a car, a certain amount of money is blocked on your card (the amount depends on the company). When you return the car, the amount will be unlocked.
It is useful to check the prices in advance both with large companies and with small ones. It happens that small private companies offer cheaper cars, but it may turn out that the cars themselves are older there or the insurance does not cover many of the risks.
It is also helpful to read reviews of selected companies from other travelers.
