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Car Hire Frequently Asked Questions

Car hire can be very confusing. Use our FAQ section to learn everything you need for a stressless car hire experience.

• Am I able to accept an upgrade?
• Can I be charged a fee for cleaning my hire car?
• Can I hire a car if I don't have my driving licence?
• Can I pick my car up in one place and return it to another?
• Can I take my hire car cross border from one country to another and how much will it cost me?
• Can you provide me a quote for car hire and car hire excess insurance even if I have a pre-existing medical condition?
• Can you tell me if my car hire company will be in the airport or if I will need to get a shuttle bus?
• Do car rental companies have spare keys?
• Do hire cars have to be new and well cared for?
• Do I have to use a credit card to hire a car?
• Do I need an International driving permit to hire a car abroad?
• Does it cost more for additional drivers?
• How do I Find the Best Deals for Cheap Car Hire?
• I booked snow chains, a roof rack or a roof box - what happens if they are not there when I arrive?
• If I arrive late and want to pick up my vehicle the following day is this OK?
• If I need a car for less than a week, is it cheaper to hire daily or weekly?
• If I return the hire car late, will I be charged?
• If I want an additional driver on my hire car, will I have to pay more?
• Should I choose unlimited mileage with my car hire? And how do I?
• What do car rental companies typically charge if you lose the keys to your rental car?
• What happens if I forget my driving licence?
• What happens if the car or the boot is not big enough for my party?
• What happens if the car rental company do not have the car I booked?
• What happens if the model I have booked is unavailable?
• What if I am overcharged or do not get the car group I booked?
• What's the maximum number of passengers I can take in my hire car?
• Which fuel rules apply to hire cars?
• Will I be able to put a roof rack on my hire car?
• Will I get a Sat Nav with my hire car?
• Young Drivers (under 25 years old)?

General Car Hire Queries Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to general queries that you might have about car hire.

• Am I able to accept an upgrade?
• Can I be charged a fee for cleaning my hire car?
• Can I hire a car if I don't have my driving licence?
• Can I pick my car up in one place and return it to another?
• Can I take my hire car cross border from one country to another and how much will it cost me?
• Can you provide me a quote for car hire and car hire excess insurance even if I have a pre-existing medical condition?
• Can you tell me if my car hire company will be in the airport or if I will need to get a shuttle bus?
• Do car rental companies have spare keys?
• Do hire cars have to be new and well cared for?
• Do I have to use a credit card to hire a car?
• Do I need an International driving permit to hire a car abroad?
• How do I Find the Best Deals for Cheap Car Hire?
• I booked snow chains, a roof rack or a roof box - what happens if they are not there when I arrive?
• If I arrive late and want to pick up my vehicle the following day is this OK?
• If I need a car for less than a week, is it cheaper to hire daily or weekly?
• If I return the hire car late, will I be charged?
• Should I choose unlimited mileage with my car hire? And how do I?
• What do car rental companies typically charge if you lose the keys to your rental car?
• What happens if I forget my driving licence?
• What happens if the car or the boot is not big enough for my party?
• What happens if the car rental company do not have the car I booked?
• What happens if the model I have booked is unavailable?
• What if I am overcharged or do not get the car group I booked?
• Which fuel rules apply to hire cars?
• Will I be able to put a roof rack on my hire car?
• Will I get a Sat Nav with my hire car?

Driver and Passenger Related Car Hire Queries Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to questions that you may have about driving a hire car

• Does it cost more for additional drivers?
• If I want an additional driver on my hire car, will I have to pay more?
• What's the maximum number of passengers I can take in my hire car?
• Young Drivers (under 25 years old)?