How to rent a car for travel? Clarify your doubts about car rental

 Now that you've managed to book Istanbul Car Hire with Driver, it 's time to rent a car for travel. See our tips and have no doubts when hiring the service!

 The search for car rental services had an increase of 50% in the last 12 months, here in Turkey. Consequently, doubts about how to rent a car have increased among people who want to take advantage of this type of service.

With this in mind, we made a selection with the main issues to be highlighted when renting a car. Know more!

 1. What are the requirements for renting cars?

 Obligatorily, Istanbul private car transfer, you will need:

 ·         National driving license;

·         CPF;

·         Credit card.

 In addition to these mandatory requirements, many car rental companies require the contractor to be at least 10 years old. Another common condition in car rental is that the contractor has had a driver's license for at least 2 years – all requirements vary by company.

 About the credit card: there are rental companies that accept third-party cards, but determine specific rules for this.

 2. How are daily rates calculated?

 When renting a car, the user will pay for daily rates equivalent to the period in which they have the car, and each day lasts 24 hours - that is, when removing the car at 10 am, it must be returned at 10 am on the day scheduled for the delivery.

 The hours may vary, but it is not recommended, for example, to withdraw at noon and return at 2 pm the following day – in these cases, the two extra hours will be counted in the total amount.

 The car rental price also includes the rental company's service fees and may vary depending on certain factors such as:

 ·         Mileage type – if controlled or free, see further details below;

·         Type of insurance – each rental company offers different options, you decide which is the best;

·         Optional – air conditioning, GPS, radio, DVD, child seat, additional driver… These are just a few optional items that affect the final price of car rental.

 3. What is the difference between free mileage and controlled mileage?

 In the free km , it is possible to walk freely with the rented vehicle, without worrying about paying for having to walk extra kilometers when combined, since this value is included in the total daily rate.

 In controlled km , you will pay for the daily rate + an amount for each km driven. Mileage is generally limited to contracts longer than 20 days or monthly car rental. And then, there is a deductible (4,500 km for example) and if you exceed this limit, you will have to pay for excess km (average of R$0.30).

 4. What forms of payment do you accept?

 Most rental companies only accept credit card as a form of payment. However, it is possible to find companies that require credit card only for the lock/deposit, and accept debit card and cash for payment.

 5. Is it necessary to return the vehicle with a full tank?

 It's not a must. However, rental companies deliver the car with a full tank and usually charge whoever returns the empty tank . In this case, a fee for the service is applied, as well as the price to fill the tank – the price is fixed and usually above what the gas stations charge.

 6. Can anyone drive a rental car?

 No, only the owner of the lease and people indicated by him, during the contracting of the service, can drive the car.

 This information will be registered in the vehicle rental contract, and the documents required for other drivers, if any, are the same for hiring the service: driver's license and credit card.

 7. What to do in case of fines?

 Usually, the lessor is notified and then passes on the fine to the lessee. Payment is deducted directly from the driver's credit card. Likewise, points are recorded on your qualification.

 However, an administrative fee may be charged by the car rental company. Pay attention to the terms and conditions stipulated in the contract.

 8. How does rental car insurance work?

 Usually, car rental contracts already include CDW (cover that exempts the driver in case of accidents) and protection against theft. These specifications are also detailed in the contract.

 You can also choose to hire personal protection (both for the driver and for other occupants of the vehicle), as well as protection for objects left in the car, vehicle accessories, road protection, assistance in case of accidents, etc.

 

As renting a car also involves some risks, check out the available insurance options . The choice will interfere with the final daily rate, but your safety is more important, don't forget

 9. What happens if there is an accident?

We don't want to get involved in accidents, but it can happen, right? In this case, the ideal is to immediately call the rental company's 24-hour assistance (have the number saved on your cell phone!). Register a police report and give a copy to the company responsible for the car.

 Many companies may charge the insurance deductible. As conditions vary a lot, be aware of the contract.

 10. How to get an International Driver's License?

 Just look for the (State Department of Traffic) or (Regional Traffic Circumscription) in your region and find out about the places authorized to issue the International Driver's License.

 11. The rental car was stolen, how to proceed?

 Procedures may vary depending on the type of insurance contracted, but the first steps follow the same logic: before registering the incident at the nearest police station, the driver must contact the rental company and report the accident.

 Then, with the police report in hand, a period of 48 hours is stipulated to go to a rental agency and fill out the Claim Notice, as well as return the car keys and documents.

 12. How much does it cost to rent a car?

 In item 2, we talked about how daily rates are calculated. However, in addition to the values ​​embedded in the tariff for the service itself, other factors influence the price of a vehicle rental:

 ·         Lease period – on holidays, the daily rate can increase by more than 100%;

·         City – in large capitals, where demand is greater, it can be more expensive than in smaller cities.

 To get an idea of ​​the price difference in cities, see how much it costs to rent a car in the main capitals of the country with the table below:

 Values ​​are estimates and refer to a daily rate, in the basic category of cars. Prices checked on the date of publication of the article - simulation with 5 days prior to the booking date.

 Rent a cheap car, we will help you!

 Now, you might be wondering: how to rent a cheap Executive Chauffeur Service Istanbul? The truth is, there is no secret. However, two factors are essential: advance and price comparison.

 Comparing prices allows you to check out different possibilities until you find the best rental company. And the sooner you book, the better your chances of saving. The price for renting a car at the car rental desk is usually higher than advance booking prices.

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