Planning on Renting a Car? Don’t Forget to Check Out These Important Tips First!

Wherever you go, as a tourist, the most preferable option for you would be to rent a car and explore every nook and corner of the place to your heart’s desire. Renting a car during vacations or on a business trip is increasingly common as a mode of travel. But, as much as the option sounds very appealing, there are certain risks and concerns when you are in an unknown territory, searching for a car rental. So, here we have arranged a few helpful guidelines that will prove beneficial while renting a car.

How to avoid problems in a car rental in Western Melbourne?

It is advisable to follow some tips to rent a car and thus avoid having any inconvenience or being a victim of abuse and misunderstanding.

• • Before you start comparing prices, you should be more or less clear about what type of vehicle you need, as car rentals in Western Melbourne offer a wide choice of vehicles and prices: small cars, seven-seater MPVs, SUVs, sports cars, vans, etc.

• • In every region, different car rental companies establish a minimum age for the driver to rent a model of their fleet. Find out before travelling to your destination so you have time to look for alternatives.

• • Typically, they ask for a deposit that will be refunded at the time of the return of the vehicle and also usually ask for credit card information as a guarantee if you deliver the car in bad condition or do not deliver it. Ask the bank to return that receipt if the company does not justify these charges. Keep in mind that most companies do not accept debit cards as collateral.

• • While booking a car online, we suggest you to be extremely cautious. If you do it well in advance, it is advisable to call the company when the date is approaching to confirm the disposition of the car upon arrival at the destination.

• • It is also advisable to hire a rental car without mileage limitation. If this is not possible, evaluate whether it is more profitable to add kilometres to the planned route or pay later for the kilometres that exceed those established in the contract. If the cost per kilometre is high, you may be interested in paying an extra to have unlimited mileage.

• • We would also advise to avoid renting a car with insurance from third parties.

• • If you are travelling with children, you will need a child seat in the car. It would be wise to discuss this requirement with the car rental in Western Melbourne prior booking.

 Other minor tips before renting a car:

• • Check the level of the fuel tank and the return conditions. In general, an exact amount of fuel with which the vehicle must be delivered must be specified in the contract.

• • Make sure that the rental agreement includes roadside assistance in case of breakdown or accident. Typically, all companies include this service in its most basic version, although you must read the fine print, because if you suffer a breakdown due to driver negligence, you may have to bear the cost of the crane. If the vehicle remains unused and it is not the fault of the driver, the rental company would have to offer you a replacement car to cover the days contracted.