10 Tips When Renting a Car in Australia
It is not always easy to choose the best car or car rental company, but at Airportcarhire.net.au we have devised a number of tips that can help you. |
Number 1:
Although the larger rental car companies may be more expensive than some local companies this is more often than not because of a premium for newer and better cars. Newer cars are typically more economical to run and considering the fact that is recommended to fill up the car before delivering it you may actually save money by going with a newer car even if the initial rental is higher. At Airportcarhire.net.au we only offer prices for cars with major companies because we feel that in Australia having a newer car is safer, more comfortable and a more economical decision.
Number 2:
When renting a car it is always a good idea to take some photos and document all damage on the car before you get on the road. Remember no scratch is too small to document as you might be hit with a surprising bill at the end if you don’t.
Number 3:
If you know you will be driving in rural areas with few petrol stations it might be a good idea to ask the rental company if they have a spare, portable petrol container that you can keep in case of emergency.
Number 4:
Although most rental cars leave you with documentation that have a phone number you can ring if you have any problems it is a good idea to take down the direct number to the office at both the pickup and delivery destination.
Number 5:
Most rental car companies ask for a credit card and instead of worrying about giving up you credit details you should focus on the fact that this will save you the hassle of walking around with or leaving a large cash deposit. However, you may want to request that the company delete your credit card details after the car is returned.
Number 6:
When you choose a car in Australia it is often good to pick a company that offers free milage so you do not have to worry about staying below a certain km count per day. This also simplifies the price comparison and research process and makes it easier to identify the best deal.
Number 7:
You also want to make sure that the insurance on the car covers Theft/Loss, Collision Damage and Third Party Liability. Also make sure you know your excess in case of an accident.
Number 8:
Many rental car companies charge a higher price per litre of petrol so do some research into where the closest petrol station is to where you are delivering your car so you can fill it up and avoid a surprise bill.
Number 9:
Remember to return the car at the agreed time as it can be expensive to return the car late.
Number 10:
Driving a rental car does not mean that you are above the law. If your rental car is caught speeding the rental car company may either bill you for the fine amount or send your details to the police and let them handle it. If you leave Australia with unpaid fines you may not be allowed a re-entry at a later stage.
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