Hidden costs when renting a car 10 Articles

by Noemi Beres

When you visit Ireland, you can rent a car for your holiday. Good car rental deals are available online or over the phone. Although there are a couple of extra charges that you should not overlook. Here are a few hints ho...read more

by Poonam

Rentals cars generally seem to be cheap as compared to traveling by your own car. We might think that we got a great deal when we travel by the rental car. Many people might not be aware of the hidden costs involved whe...read more

by The Ghosty Gal

There are no hidden costs to renting a car, just the high cost of stupidity for a consumer who assumes he is going to get something for nothing or just flat out didn't read the contract he signed his or her name too, which...read more

by Mary D

When you are renting a car, the advertised price is what car rental companies call the basic rate. This does not include sales tax, airport surcharges, insurance, licensing fees or other charges. These extra fees can add...read more

by Paul Lines

Renting a car always seems relatively straightforward and most people think that they fully understand all of the costs involved, but that is not always the case. There are usually hidden costs which, unless you have read ...read more

by CassCass

Car rental companies are renowned for including hidden fees in their rental prices. While they may charge $19 a day for a rental, they can add on a number of charges to this: Fee for under 25yr old driver = at least $2...read more

by William Hamilton

You have to be careful of the hidden costs of renting a car, because they often will charge you for things without your knowledge. If there are any scratches or other damage to the car, you will be charged, so look over...read more

by Stephen H

Car rental charges take many different forms dependent upon the company from which you rent and the country which you are renting in. Most will charge a fee and then there will be a series of additional charges (described ...read more

by Fred Ost

With the infinite amount of fine print in the car rental agreement you are sure to find many potential hidden costs regardless of where you rent your car. Some of these hidden costs include: · Insurance. · D...read more

by Rob Dacosta

Hidden costs vary widely from country to country. A few examples are: Returning a car to a different city. Charges applied when the tank isn't full on return. Extra cost for a second driver. Cost of extra days - bey...read more