Renting usually goes smoothly; but avoiding a few common mistakes makes your experience completely safe and enjoyable. Here are the 7 most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

7 mistakes to avoid

  • Not researching the company: Very cheap listings may hide fees. Check reviews and clarity of terms.
  • Not reading insurance coverage: Don’t sign without knowing the cover and excess.
  • Not photographing the car: Failing to record existing scratches before handover can cause issues at return.
  • Ignoring fuel/mileage policy: Check full-to-full and the daily km limit.
  • Booking too late: In season cars sell out and prices rise.
  • Wrong vehicle class: Too big strains the budget, too small the comfort.
  • Missing credit card hold terms: A high pre-authorisation can lock your card limit.

Our difference

We remove most of these from the start: pay on pickup, no credit card requirement, transparent prices including VAT and clear terms. All our conditions are on the rental terms page.