Are There Any Early Booking Offers For Rental Cars?

Actually not, because the providers usually calculate their prices months in advance. But especially during the peak travel season, you should secure your car rental for the holiday at least 6 to 8 weeks before the travel date. Otherwise, it may happen that your desired car type is no longer available.

In addition to the possible lack of availability, the rental costs must also be taken into account. If the rental cars are scarce at your destination, the prices usually also rise significantly. The shorter the rental period, the deeper you have to dig into your pockets. So it can happen that you as a customer pay double the price. Since 

Which Extras Can Be Booked In Addition To The Car Rental?

Child Seat

If you are travelling with small children, you should not forget to select child seats or booster seats as an extra when booking. Give precise information about the child's age or weight and do not wait too long: child seats are quickly booked out, especially during the peak travel season.

Navi

If you want to find your destination on holiday without having to search for a long way, you can book a navigation device (Navi) as an option at the time of booking. This guarantees that you will either receive a car with a built-in navigation device or you will receive a portable device on site.

Attention: Never leave mobile navigation devices behind in a parked car! Acute risk of theft.

Additional Driver

Do you intend to have another person drive the car rental in addition to you? Then you should definitely consider registering additional drivers. If someone other than the registered driver causes an accident, the insurance does not cover the damage. The costs for the respective extras can be found in the car rental conditions of your landlord. You can find out exactly how to register another driver in our Booking Guide.

Should I Book My Cars Rental Online Or On Site?

If you think you can save money by making a reservation at your destination, you're wrong. The local car rental companies offer attractive prices. The catch: The car rental is only insured with the legally prescribed minimum amounts. Some of these are far below the coverage levels customary in Dubai, UAE. If you have an accident, you pay the amount exceeding the sum insured out of your own pocket. This can be extremely expensive! Further information can be found in our insurance guide.

Book your car rental early and conveniently from Dubai via online or Internet. Only then will your dream car be ready for you at your destination and you can be sure to have all important insurance policies included. Should a dispute nevertheless arise, you will have a competent contact with your car rental broker, who will take over the communication with the local landlords for you.

What do I have to pay attention to when taking over the rental car?

Before you sit down in the car rental, check the vehicle for possible damage when you pick it up. If you have found any, you should always record them in a return protocol and have confirmed them in writing.

Indigorentcar Tip

We recommend that you also take a photograph of the damaged car rental or parts thereof.

If possible, return the car rental during opening hours in order to have the return documented by an employee at the rental station. Those who cannot make it earlier and return the car rental outside business hours should also take pictures of the car to protect themselves against unjustified damage to the vehicle. 

How do I know if my car rental need gasoline or diesel?

Have you forgotten to ask what to fill up with? No problem! Many rentals have the respective fuel type on the inside of the fuel cap or on the trailer of the car rental key.

If, for example, you book a car rental in Dubai How do I know if my car rental needs petrol or diesel?

Did you forget to ask what to fill up with? No problem! Many rentals have the respective fuel type on the inside of the fuel cap or on the trailer of the car rental key.

If you book a Rent a car in Dubai, for example, you will be faced with a colorful selection of different types of fuel. Besides Regular and Normal there are also: Plus Mid Grade, Premium, Super, Supreme, High Test and Ethyl. But in principle a car rental only needs Regular in the Dubai, UAE.

What should I look out for when driving longer distances?

No matter if you want to drive with a car rental across Mallorca, through France or the USA, plan enough breaks. Fresh air and some movement do not only animate the driver. Especially on long motorway trips, it is advisable to search for rest stops beforehand. Because there are not enough possibilities to take a break on every individually planned route.

Can I Use Ferries And Drive Across National Borders With A Rental Car?

Since car rental are not insured on ferry crossings, the transport of cars rental on ferries is usually not permitted. If you want to leave the country with the rented vehicle, please inform us when booking. Some landlords do not allow you to travel abroad. Others will charge you for this service, which you must pay at the rental station. For trips abroad, you will always need the international insurance card, which is handed over to the car rental.

Do The Driving Styles Differ Internationally?

Hectic Indians, relaxed Scandinavians: adjust to other driving mentalities! In many countries the roads are very different from those in Dubai. While Egyptians, for example, constantly honk their horns, Spaniards prefer a faster driving style, Swedes drive very comfortably. Also Italians are often attributed with a spirited and chaotic driving style.

Can I pick up a car rental  directly at the airport?

Those who don't want to pick up their car rental in a station in the city center can decide to pick it up at the airport. This not only saves you time, but also money. Simply check the box "Inside terminal" at the pick-up location.

Do I have to book a child seat in advance?

If you want to travel with small children, you should definitely choose child seats or booster seats in addition to the rental car. But don't wait too long, because child seats are booked up very quickly, especially in high season. And don't forget: child seats are not included in the car rental price.

Can I take animals with me in a rental car?

If you are planning a weekend trip and don't want to do without your four-legged friend, you can simply take your pet with you. Animals are allowed in the car as long as they do not dirty or destroy the rental car.