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.