Tips for Self-Drive Car Rental in Europe

Tips for Self-Drive Car Rental in Europe

• When booking, make sure to spell the driver's first and last names exactly correctly to avoid any issues when picking up the car.
• Bring along your international driving permit and smart card driving licence.
• The credit card must have the main driver's name on it.
• Do not buy insurance when booking the car online; buy it directly from the rental company when picking up the car. Otherwise, you might end up paying twice for overlapping coverage. Insurance bought through booking websites often requires you to claim through the website, meaning you might have to pay upfront first. If you buy it at the rental counter, any claims can be handled immediately when you return the car.
• Buy full cover insurance, as even a single scratch could cost you twenty thousand THB.
• When picking up the car, drive it around for 1 circle. If the car isn't good, you can still change it right away.
• You can negotiate the insurance to include a 2nd driver for the trip.

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