In France and abroad, more and more services, websites and agencies offer car rentals . But it's not always easy to navigate the really interesting rental offers. Above all, fees not taken into account at the time of booking on the internet can very quickly raise the final score.

In order not to have nasty surprises, some tips and tricks to rent a car without constraints and go on vacation with peace of mind.

1 - Choosing the right vehicle category

Many models are offered in car rental agencies. The ideal is to choose the type of rental car depending on the type of trip planned:
- The city for the city and short trips.
- The compact car makes the road.
- The family is obviously ideal for long distances with the family.
- The 4x4 is suitable for rugged terrain (mountain, bush, etc.) ... and ideal to have fun.

2 - Check the insurance carefully

The car rental agencies offer their customers sometimes useless assurances because the user is already covered by his credit card. So before ticking the box "insurance" start by checking what covers your credit card. This will save you the expense of renting a car.

3 - Read and read the contract

You have to be sure of exactly what is included in the price of the car rental contract, so as not to see the bill go up because of the extra fees to pay at the end of the trip.
The most common examples are additional GPS or child seat costs added without consent.

Finally, always return the car at the agreed time, otherwise the agency may charge half a day or even one more day.

4 - Be clear on the fuel

Before leaving the agency at the wheel of your rental vehicle, confirm the fuel return policy. Most agencies offer car rentals with unlimited mileage. If an agency offers a package instead, it is essential to calculate upstream the number of kilometers of the planned route to estimate what is the most advantageous.

Some renters charge full fuel at the time of rental. This solution is not advantageous for the customer who pays at a higher rate than at the gas stations and can not be reimbursed for what he has not consumed. However, most of them require that the car be returned with the full facts. It is better not to forget to go through a station before returning the vehicle because, here too, the agency can charge an expensive supplement.

Thanks to Liligo.fr for his advice.