MoneyMaxim Car Hire Fuel Cost Calculator

This calculator uses anticipated figures. For the best results please tailor to your requirements.

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Car hire firms often charge slightly more for the fuel than you would pay at the pump. If you are aware your rental firm adopts a different policy please amend this.

How much above local pump price do you expect to be charged for your fuel? (%) Learn more

We default this to the urban cycle fuel economy for a typical car of your category. This would normally slightly underestimate the actual fuel economy, but cars rented on holidays tend to be more fully laden than average, so we consider it to be representative. Please amend this if you wish.

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This allows us to calculate how much of your tank of fuel you will use.

How many miles will you drive?

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Beware, many car hire firms will penalise you if you return the car with the fuel in the red, even though it's your fuel! We recommend returning the car just above the fuel empty warning light.

How close to empty would you risk returning your hire car? Zero In the red Just above the red 1/4 of a tank

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Car hire companies normall levy a non-refundable fuel service charge on pre-purchased fuel (with refund) deals. They differ by company, country and car type. We have used typical figures which can be amended as required.

What is the fuel service charge in your rental contract? (GBP)

How will your fuel be refunded? Per 1/4 Tank Per 1/8 Tank

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Returning your car with a full tank is the best option - although it does marginally increase your credit card fees if you are using a card which levies foreign transaction fees.

Will you return your car with a: Full Tank Part Full Tank Empty Tank

MoneyMaxim Car Hire Fuel Cost Calculator

Your fuel policy will cost you an additional:

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