The complete guide to renting a car

26 Feb. 2021

Are you thinking of renting a car for your next trip, but not sure where to start? From finding the best price to choosing the best insurance options, there are a number of things you should know before renting a car.

Choosing a car rental company

The first step would be to choose the rental car company you want to opt for. It is important to pay attention to several aspects and not to be attracted only by the price offers. The existing clauses in the contract, the range of cars to choose from, the locations from which you can take over the vehicle or the additional services you have access to are all elements that you should take into account to make the best decision. You can also find more information in the article with tips for choosing a car rental service.

Booking the car you want to rent

The complete guide to renting a car

The car booking process is quite simple if you already know what car model you would like and what is the exact period for which you want to rent the car. If you are still undecided about the car, find out what are the 3 things to keep in mind while you rent a car.

Once you have decided, select the car, rental period and other additional options you would like to opt for (GPS, Internet to go, snow chains, child car seat or supplementary insurance - if you opt for it, it will no longer you need to pay the car warranty.)

Don't forget the pick-up and return locations of the vehicle! If you are from Cluj-Napoca and you choose to rent from Compexit Rent a Car, you have the option to pick up and return the car to Cluj-Napoca Airport, without any additional costs. Thus, if you come to the country by plane, it will be much easier for you to set off for the desired destination directly from the airport after picking up the car.

After filling in your personal data, choosing the payment method and selecting the way you want the communication to take place (SMS or mail), all you have to do is send the reservation and wait for the confirmation.

The types of insurance you can choose

The complete guide to renting a car

If you don't know much about insurance for a rented car, it's good that there are several types, depending on the level of protection you want to get and the financial liability that each of them covers. At Compexit Rent a Car, for example, there are 3 main types of supplementary insurance - Collision Damage Waiver Minimum, Collision Damage Waiver Medium and Super Collision Damage Waiver. You can find more details in the article about each of the types of car rental insurance.

Taking over the rented car

After you have reserved the car and arrive at the moment when you have to take the car, it would be good to make sure that you have all the documents you need (driving license and an identity card - ID card / passport / international identity card). In addition, pay special attention to the rental agreement you sign. Read the terms of the contract, see what the rental conditions are and pay attention to the clauses provided in the contract. Last but not least, check the condition of the car to make sure that it corresponds to the one described in the rental documents. If you notice any damage that is not mentioned in the handout, notify the staff to correct the file.

Handing over the rented car

After you return from your rented car trip, you will have to pay attention to a few aspects when handing it over. Make sure you refuel if the contract states that the tank must be full on return. Also, check that the car is in the same condition as when you picked it up. This implicitly means a clean car, without dirt or dirt on the seats or upholstery.

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