To rent a vehicle for a short time, you must meet certain conditions. Indeed, many guarantees are taken by the lessor in return for delivering a vehicle whose value is substantial. For example, supporting documents will be requested.
For its part, the lessor must inform you about the rental conditions before signing the contract and give you a free estimate.
The main car rental conditions
As a rental agency customer and driver of the car named in the contract, you usually need to:
Be over 21 years of age; however, not all leasing providers apply the same age requirements. Check with your agency because some rental companies require the customer to be at least 25 years old.
Had a valid driver’s license for more than one year, equivalent to the car you plan to rent:
Loss declarations, fraud declarations, “blank” permits, and small validity permits are not approved.
To be approved, an international license must be followed by a national license.
Present documents proving your identity and your domicile (identity card, proof of income sometimes). These supporting documents must be originals and be less than two months old
Have a means of payment in your name. The one who takes a lease should, as a general rule, be the one who pays.
Documents to be provided to fulfill the car rental conditions
Usually, the rental company will ask you to show:
- An identity card ;
- a driving license ;
- proof of address ;
the confirmation document: a confirmation email in the event of a reservation on the Internet or by telephone;
the bank payment card or other payment method is labeled with the driver’s identity to simplify the administrative procedures.
Besides, on a financial level, you will have to:
a security deposit: intended to cover damage that may occur during the rental and any additional billing;
an advance on rental: aimed at guaranteeing payment of the rental.
Upon return of the vehicle, the final amount of your rental will be established. This will take into account:
- the various elements contained in the contract ;
- possible overruns:
- possible extension of the rental;
- various supplements: accessories and other services;
- the service charge for fuel if you do not refuel yourself, etc.
Special conditions of a car rental
The additional driver
It is quite possible to have several drivers for the same vehicle, but certain conditions must be respected:
You must specify this when picking up the vehicle.
The additional driver must be there at this time and present the original of his driving license and an identity document.
The supplement must be paid on site.
Therefore, the additional driver corresponds to the “additional driver” option that it is preferable to take out because you would not be covered by insurance in the event of a problem.
Refusal cases
More and more rental car companies are doing driver background checks before accepting a potential customer, as soon as you arrive at the counter!
Some reject customers who do not meet standards or charge a surcharge.
Even if you have a confirmed reservation, you may be refused this car rental.
The insurance
Generally, only third-party insurance is included in the rental price. It ensures you for material and bodily damage caused by a third party, and those caused to his vehicle, even if you are responsible.
However, it is possible and sometimes mandatory for you to take out additional insurance to be covered in the event of damage for which you are responsible for the rented vehicle.
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