How to Rent a Car Like a Pro in Europe 🚗🇮🇹🇪🇸🇫🇷

Get ready for your European adventure with this comprehensive guide to renting a car. We cover everything from choosing the right rental company to important documents you'll need at the counter. Discover insider tips on loyalty memberships, international driver's licence, and the best locations to rent from. Learn about car insurance options, mileage limits, additional drivers, and the benefits of reserving in advance. We also discuss navigation systems, speed cameras, and border crossings. Don't forget to fill up the tank before returning the car! Let's go!

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[SLPSTAR]

Booking in advance still doesn't guarantee you a specific vehicle type. Most rental companies will keep vehicles at a minimum so in theory your vehicle will not be sourced until
a day or two before your booking.
I've worked in the rental industry for 14 years. If there's one tip I would like to share it would be this one....

‼ If you don't mind driving the smallest vehicles make sure you book the smallest available. The reason for this is because most of the time the smaller vehicles are not available but the rental company will have to honour your booking, therefore you get a FREE upgrade to the next size up. ‼ You're welcome 😁

[NM-xoxo]

You seem like a fun organized person to travel with. Thank you for the awesome info!

[gmailtammandre]

For insurance I recommend getting a credit card that already covers rentals, even if you need it for just 1 trip. I often take a platinum or whatever premium credit card with higher coverage and insurances and once my trip is over I cancel it. In my case this premium card is 14EUR for a single month, but I get more than enough rental and medical coverage. And I use that card to pay for everything because I can set a limit on it and it helps me manage my budget.

[helenamcherem]

That was awesome! Thank you so much for all the tips :)

[shagunshetty]

Thank you for the precious information.

[taitadai]

Amazing job! Thank you for every advices (:

[abhipopli]

Hi, thanks for the amazing video! Can you plz guide about the parking options in berlin and prague! ARe they chargeable or is there any hack?

[JAZZECIE]

Do you need an international driver permit or would a passport be good enough

[sidhantgupta]

Hey

I want to rent car in Switzerland. I am trying to book through QEEQ but they dont have clear info on security deposit. The excess says 2500CHF is that the security amount? Isn't this very high

[MrBio]

Hi. Great vid!! Any advise on petrol v electric?? Eg are there plenty of charging stations?? Does it take long to charge?? Which is a better option in your experience??
Ill be in Europe for a month later in the year and doing several legs with a hire car. I have zero experience with electric cars. Thank you!!

[panchoslancho]

I’m arriving in London but can I take it and do a road trip to France?

[maheswarimuthusamy]

I am renting a car from Zurich Airport and dropping it off in Geneva Airport. Can you please recommend a good rental company based on your experience ? The reviews on car rentals are ghastly. Can I pay for the SCDW insurance for peace of mind ? Or is it a scam, too? TIA!

[jeremyrobschilling]

You can definitely drink coffee as you drive manual sir

[georgerafa]

How did you not mention manual vs automatic cars in this vid?