5 money-saving tips when renting a car!

When renting a car, the additional surcharges can really add up. You rent a car online, and then at the counter it turns out to be more expensive due to additional surcharges. Therefore, it is important to understand what is included in the rental rate. Pay particular attention to surcharges for an additional and/or young driver, deductible waivers and one-way service.

Major car rental companies usually make it clear what is and isn't included. If that is not the case, you can always contact the relevant party.

Always check the rental company's refueling policy. It can make a big difference to the total cost of the rental. Some companies provide a car with a full tank, and you have to return it with a full tank. Other rental companies apply a full-empty policy. Then when you pick up the rental car, you have to pay for the full tank and an additional service fee. When you return the car the tank may be returned empty.

The fuel policy of a rental company is often a major expense. They therefore charge a hefty fee to refuel the car for you.

Are you planning to travel long distances? Then choose a rental company that offers unlimited kilometers. If you are not going to travel such large distances, it is more economical to opt for limited kilometers. Figuring this out in advance can save you a lot of money.

You can easily save one rental day in costs by being smart when booking. For a passenger car, one rental day equals 24 hours and not a calendar day. For example: You rent a passenger car for a week. On day 1, you pick up the vehicle at 2:00 pm. On day 8, you return the car at 3:00 pm. You pay for 8 rental days in this scenario. But if you return the rental car before 2:00 pm, you pay for 7 days. Book smart!

Getting into a rental car right after your flight is very comfortable, but it's not the cheapest option. Most rental companies charge an airport fee at the airport. If you book your rental car through a city branch, you don't pay an airport fee.