If you are thinking of using car hire services, there are few important considerations that you must bear in mind at the time of bookings. Do not ignore them if you want to have a pleasant car hire experience.

Clarify the rule on fuel charges before you book. Some car rental companies will ask you to return the car with the tank full, whereas some will advise you to leave the fuel at the gauge level when it was first collected, or leave it empty.

Read the terms and conditions of the rental agreement carefully. You must know what all is included in the car rental.

Does the car rental company offer child seats, DVD players, snow chains, etc? And what are the charges for such facilities?

Do include the second driver as you never know when you may need it and check if there are any additional charges for extra driver.

Check out with the car rental company if they offer road side assistance and what they do in case of car breakdown or any accident. 

Car insurance is very important if you do not want to pay for any damage or theft. Mostly, car rental companies offer fully comprehensive insurance, but you must read it thoroughly to know what is included and what’s not included.

Find out payment terms and conditions. Some car rental companies accept only credit cards. Others do agree to accept someone else’s credit card but with the written permission from the original card holder.

Do carry your license with you and make sure you are aware of the road signs and rules.

Before picking any car rental company, visit their website. Find out details about the various makes and models of cars that they have, the services that they provide, rates, special offers and discounts, and extra charges and fees. It would be good to call up and talk to the company representative. You must discuss your individual car hire needs and requirements with them to enjoy the best services. 

 

There are dozens of car hire companies. If you want to enjoy the best bargain, you must go through local newspapers or search online for car rental companies and then compare the rates offered by all of them.

Before you make any final decision, make a comparison between the cost and services offered by them. You must also take a note of the hidden charges, fees, insurance, and other such things that may add to the car hire cost later on.

 

Last but not the least, do check the customer testimonials or find out reviews about the car rental company before you make any bookings. It is good to know what others have to say about a particular car rental company than trying out any company and then regretting later on about your decision.

Hire a good company and enjoy the advantages offered by car hire services.