Tourist on wheels, or the nuances of car rental in different countries
Everyone probably likes to travel. Well, at least most of us. Someone prefers to rest actively and, getting to another country, moves closer to the sea coast, armed with a few glasses of refreshing cocktails and with pleasure begins to sunbathe. The other prefers to rest actively and, going on a trip, sets a goal to see as many iconic places and attractions as possible.
If you are an admirer of outdoor activities, then without a car in a foreign country you can hardly do. No, no, this does not mean that you should go on a trip on your own car – “iron horse” you can always rent in the city where you came to relax. In most cases, companies that provide cars for rent have an office right at the airport, so you do not have to search for them all over the city. In other words, you fly to the resort and, without leaving the airport building, get a vehicle for the entire subsequent vacation.
However, tourists should be aware that there are a number of requirements that must be met to rent a car. The first requirement is to have a driving license.Car driving coursesAre you literally finished a few months ago? Well, it is possible that you can count on a vehicle. Driving experience of five years is most often necessary only in those cases when a tourist wants to rent a luxury car. In all other cases, driving experience is optional.
In addition, you must present a credit card to a specialist of the tenant company - or even not one. An alternative to a credit card can only be a deposit. For example, if you decide to rent a car in Germany, the deposit amount must be at least seven hundred marks. If we are talking about France, the tourist must have a deposit of at least three thousand francs. This is necessary for companies that provide cars for rent, in order to make sure that if something happens to the car, you can pay for scratches or breakdowns.
A car that is rented in any Western European country can travel all over Europe - there are no special restrictions. There are even options in which you rent an “iron horse” in one country, and rent in a neighboring one. The car will be returned by an employee of the company that rented you the vehicle. The cost of such a service is about two hundred and ninety euros.
Date of publication: 10.06. 13