Secrets of successful car rental during a trip abroad

Before leaving your home:

We recommend you get acquainted with the traffic rules of the country where you are going to. Sets of rules vary in each country, they are full of unexpected and unfamiliar for fellow countrymen issues. An embassy and a consulate offer more detailed information. Useful information is also offered by our Guidebook which is easy to find in Additional resources.

It is necessary to make sure that your driving license is valid. It should be also verified that there is no need to prepare an international form of a driving license.

You should not forget a voucher which confirms a car rental. The first day of the trip must be planned thoroughly specifying the stops along your route.

Communication Issues

Please, check whether your gadget will function abroad. There is a big chance that you should have a consult at the mobile network operator on this issue.

This is peculiar information! If a relative will call you abroad from your homeland, you will still be obligated to pay for the call!

It is worth paying attention that in many countries it is forbidden to use a mobile phone during driving.

Before ordering:

You should compare the prices before making orders. Most companies specify at their website the cheapest prices but sometimes they do not reflect the reality or do not include some services and hidden fees. You will not have such issues at Cheap Car Rent. Here we offer fixed price tags. Conditions of the commission charges remain to be explored, as well as included tax for accident cases and any other kind of insurance.

Please, read about amounts of a franchise. Cheap Car Rent always offers a client to choose whether to get fully insured for road accidents using the franchise or invoke insurance type without the franchise.

Please, make a note of the working hours of the rental company. Our rental partner companies will deliver a car at any time/any day.

Look closely at the models in the car fleet. In most cases rent of 4WD types of cars is unnecessary. Despite it being a real pleasure, it is advisable to opt for a well air-conditioned and equipped car instead of an open-top car.

Additional services - are they justified? It is recommended to explore car options while booking a unit for comfortable relocation. Is a child seat available? Please, pay attention that a standard for this device in Mediterranean countries can differ from usual models. It is not prohibited to bring your own child seat.

Roof rack. It is recommended to rent a car without it due to some issues. Insurance does not cover roof rack damage, travelling without this item does not provoke perpetrators to commit thefts.

Special aspects of a car delivery

What must be checked?

• Damage of means of transport. If they are present, they must be described in the agreement.
• Please, check the availability of a spare wheel, presence of all the details and tools needed for urgent reparations.
• It is important to take a copy of the rental agreement with you on a trip.
• Stock up on local currency for road services payments. Not all the gas stations accept cash.
• Be clear about drop off location address.
• It is required to define a type of fuel not to make a mistake at a gas station. Is it diesel or petrol fuel? Do not hesitate to ask!
• We recommend finding out what would be your steps in case of an emergency. Sometimes at the slightest damage police departments require a rental report.

Before your trip begins:

Examine traffic rules thoroughly, do not hesitate to contact the embassy and consulate organizations. It is necessary to check whether the validity terms of your rights as a driver. You can read more about rental rights at My order. Make sure you bring rental voucher, banking card and money with you. Verify funds availability for withdrawal abroad. International driving license for a driver who goes abroad may be required during crossing the border. Please, find out whether you need it.

• Make a plan
  It is recommended to make up a detailed travel scheme beginning from the first day of a trip.
  Find out about specific steps in case of getting a car scratched, glass cracked, damage of other origins.
• Contacts
  Are you sure your phone will function at the required moment miles away from your home? Please, check!
  You might need to coordinate actions with the mobile network provider and make sure that your device will work in a specific country.
  Your income calls are not free abroad.
  Please, make a note of your country code to be able to call your relatives.
  Some countries legislation prohibits communication on the mobile phone while driving.

Further advice

1. Plan your route. While being still at home in a quiet environment you could take a look at the maps, marking waypoints considering travel time. You could skip the details, however, the first day should be prepared thoroughly.
2. Define a driver. In case of approaching several drivers, it is advisable to check the availability and validity of their driving license.
3. Point your rest and food stops out on the map. If you travel with kids split the time, defining time for the stops being not more than 2 hours. Night stop can be planned for the end of the trip close to the airport area.
4. Are kids not comfortable in the car? It is understandable! A long way is ahead, and it is full of surprises, therefore, it is necessary to be patient and stock up on entertainment means. Take some books and music devices on a trip. It is handy to have not a big CD-player, to upload a cartoon, educational film, or a lullaby on a tablet. It is also beneficial to have an iPod. The most important after all not to give a chance for any arguments who uses a specific device when multiple children are in the car.

You have got in an accident!

It is not time to panic. Maintaining calm is 70% of the successful resolution of the situation. If necessary, call an ambulance, police, or inform the rental company. Do not forget to collect an event report from an inspector for providing it to the rental company. It must include a registration number of the vehicle, a name and surname of the driver and other information.