Property Rental Australia
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Australia is an ideal holiday destination for everyone. It's a vast country that's brimming with beauty, nature, diverse yet amazing landscapes, and boasts an impressive mix of beaches, tropical rainforests, deserts and mountains.
It's not surprising that there's so much to see and do in Australia. Ideally, you need to allow plenty of time for your visit, so that you get the opportunity to see the sights and get the most out of your holiday.
What's more, Australia is perfect for a property rental, as there are many self-catering properties available to suit all tastes and budgets. If time allows, you could take advantage of the range of accommodation on offer here and rent different properties as you tour around this huge country and its stunning scenery.
There are a number of states and territories in Australia which are worth a visit. They include South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
Queensland, which is known as Australia's Sunshine State, has plenty to offer its visitors of all ages. Here, you will find Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, the Whitsundays, Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef and so much more.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, then head to South Australia. It is home to the amazing Flinders Ranges (mountain range), Kangaroo Island and the wineries in Clare Valley. The city of Adelaide is also located in South Australia and is well worth a visit.
Western Australia, meanwhile, is another great place you will want to discover during your holiday. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and boasts some fantastic nightlife and good beaches, too. While you are in Western Australia, you might also like to visit Australia's Golden Outback and Australia's Coral Coast.
Sydney, in New South Wales, is an amazing city to explore during your travels in Australia. It boasts some fantastic shopping opportunities (for all those shopaholics out there!) and a wealth of tourist attractions, such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and much more!
In the state of Victoria is Melbourne. Be sure to check out this fantastic city, which is brimming with food and wine, shops and a whole lot more. Victoria also includes a number of other regions which are rich in history and stunning scenery.
If you are keen to find out about Australia's history, make sure that you visit the country's Northern Territory. Here you can learn all about the aboriginal culture. One must-see while you are in this area is Uluru/Ayers Rock, which is an amazing large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory.
There's also the Australian Capital Territory, where you will find Canberra - the capital of Australia! Canberra has so much to see and do and visitors of all ages will appreciate what's on offer. What's more, it's a great family destination and there are many excellent restaurants, cafes and bars to sample during your property rental in Australia.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, is also worth a visit if your holiday schedule allows. Here you can explore many beautiful unspoilt areas and enjoy the natural surroundings on this beautiful island.
Why not take your next holiday in Australia and make it a holiday to remember? You might even love it so much that you want to stay longer than you planned or you may even end up relocating there! But whatever you decide to do, a property rental in Australia will help to make your stay in this amazing country an enjoyable one!
By: Karen Waller
About the Author:
It's not surprising that there's so much to see and do in Australia. Ideally, you need to allow plenty of time for your visit, so that you get the opportunity to see the sights and get the most out of your holiday.
What's more, Australia is perfect for a property rental, as there are many self-catering properties available to suit all tastes and budgets. If time allows, you could take advantage of the range of accommodation on offer here and rent different properties as you tour around this huge country and its stunning scenery.
There are a number of states and territories in Australia which are worth a visit. They include South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
Queensland, which is known as Australia's Sunshine State, has plenty to offer its visitors of all ages. Here, you will find Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, the Whitsundays, Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef and so much more.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, then head to South Australia. It is home to the amazing Flinders Ranges (mountain range), Kangaroo Island and the wineries in Clare Valley. The city of Adelaide is also located in South Australia and is well worth a visit.
Western Australia, meanwhile, is another great place you will want to discover during your holiday. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and boasts some fantastic nightlife and good beaches, too. While you are in Western Australia, you might also like to visit Australia's Golden Outback and Australia's Coral Coast.
Sydney, in New South Wales, is an amazing city to explore during your travels in Australia. It boasts some fantastic shopping opportunities (for all those shopaholics out there!) and a wealth of tourist attractions, such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and much more!
In the state of Victoria is Melbourne. Be sure to check out this fantastic city, which is brimming with food and wine, shops and a whole lot more. Victoria also includes a number of other regions which are rich in history and stunning scenery.
If you are keen to find out about Australia's history, make sure that you visit the country's Northern Territory. Here you can learn all about the aboriginal culture. One must-see while you are in this area is Uluru/Ayers Rock, which is an amazing large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory.
There's also the Australian Capital Territory, where you will find Canberra - the capital of Australia! Canberra has so much to see and do and visitors of all ages will appreciate what's on offer. What's more, it's a great family destination and there are many excellent restaurants, cafes and bars to sample during your property rental in Australia.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, is also worth a visit if your holiday schedule allows. Here you can explore many beautiful unspoilt areas and enjoy the natural surroundings on this beautiful island.
Why not take your next holiday in Australia and make it a holiday to remember? You might even love it so much that you want to stay longer than you planned or you may even end up relocating there! But whatever you decide to do, a property rental in Australia will help to make your stay in this amazing country an enjoyable one!
By: Karen Waller
About the Author:
Karen Waller is a destination rep for Self Property Rental, offering a wide selection of holiday rentals Australia!
Las Vegas Holiday Self Catering Property Rental
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Emerging from the Desert 100 years ago, Las Vegas really is the city that never sleeps!
Vegas may not seem like the ideal place for your holiday property rental, attracting visitors all year round, the city offers lots of visitors all year round, with 320 days of sunshine! With late October through to mid April being the chillier months, with temps still known to be in the 30’s.
The city offers lots of real estate opportunities to suit everybody whether you want to purchase a fabulous desert villa or a strip side apartment!
With sunshine all year round this is an ideal please to have your Las Vegas Holiday Property Rental, and not only is this home for hardnosed gamblers but also a great family holiday with lots of great shows, events, arcades, theme rides suitable for all ages!
You can fly into Las Vegas McCarren International Airport from all major European airports and internal flights from the US.
There are shuttle buses that operate regularly from the airport to the casinos and resorts along with a great city bus service and lots of taxis!
Las Vegas is not accessible by train but you can get there other than flying with the famous Grey Hound Bus.
Exploring the city of Las Vegas and everything that the Strip has to offer has been made so much easier with the introduction of one of the world’s most modern transportation systems, the Monorail, the monorail travels behind the resorts along the east side of the strip, operating daily from 7am through to 2am!
To discover the surrounding Dessert and the attractions that surround Las Vegas it is best to hire a car, visit the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Skywalk, and much more. Remember to take extra drinking water with you in your car for trips across the desert as there are times when a gas station won’t be seen for miles and miles!
When in Vegas make sure that you plan your trip before arriving at your Las Vegas Rental Holiday as this will make sure that your maximise your time in this fantastic resort!
Whether you are a high roller or travelling on a budget, Las Vegas had plenty to offer the young and old alike!
Las Vegas is one of the safest states in the US, with Police and Security Personnel Highly visible the majority of the time. There is a curfew for children under the age of 18 in Las Vegas, in particular on the strip no child under the age of 18 is allowed out after 9pm without being accompanied by an adult.
There are some massive and lavish Casinos and Hotels to visit in Las Vegas, MGM Grand, New York-New York, Hard rock Hotel, Ceasers Palace, Las Vegas Hilton and many many more with world renowned casinos such as the Golden Nugget, Four Queens, Birion’s Gambling Hall and the Fremont Casino, and don’t forget your gaming etiquette while in these wonderful casinos, majority of them do not appreciate mobile telephones and they are defiantly not allowed in the Sports Book section of any casino.
Apart from the casinos and out of this world hotels, Las Vegas is also the home to many out of the ordinary Weddings! Each chapel charges according to what type of ceremony that you wasn’t ranging from the traditional to a diamond encrusted Elvis impersonator!
SO while unpacking your cases in your Vegas Holiday Property Accommodation make sure that you packed something flashy as you never know what the day or night will hold for you in Las Vegas!
By: Katie Warr
About the Author:
Vegas may not seem like the ideal place for your holiday property rental, attracting visitors all year round, the city offers lots of visitors all year round, with 320 days of sunshine! With late October through to mid April being the chillier months, with temps still known to be in the 30’s.
The city offers lots of real estate opportunities to suit everybody whether you want to purchase a fabulous desert villa or a strip side apartment!
With sunshine all year round this is an ideal please to have your Las Vegas Holiday Property Rental, and not only is this home for hardnosed gamblers but also a great family holiday with lots of great shows, events, arcades, theme rides suitable for all ages!
You can fly into Las Vegas McCarren International Airport from all major European airports and internal flights from the US.
There are shuttle buses that operate regularly from the airport to the casinos and resorts along with a great city bus service and lots of taxis!
Las Vegas is not accessible by train but you can get there other than flying with the famous Grey Hound Bus.
Exploring the city of Las Vegas and everything that the Strip has to offer has been made so much easier with the introduction of one of the world’s most modern transportation systems, the Monorail, the monorail travels behind the resorts along the east side of the strip, operating daily from 7am through to 2am!
To discover the surrounding Dessert and the attractions that surround Las Vegas it is best to hire a car, visit the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Skywalk, and much more. Remember to take extra drinking water with you in your car for trips across the desert as there are times when a gas station won’t be seen for miles and miles!
When in Vegas make sure that you plan your trip before arriving at your Las Vegas Rental Holiday as this will make sure that your maximise your time in this fantastic resort!
Whether you are a high roller or travelling on a budget, Las Vegas had plenty to offer the young and old alike!
Las Vegas is one of the safest states in the US, with Police and Security Personnel Highly visible the majority of the time. There is a curfew for children under the age of 18 in Las Vegas, in particular on the strip no child under the age of 18 is allowed out after 9pm without being accompanied by an adult.
There are some massive and lavish Casinos and Hotels to visit in Las Vegas, MGM Grand, New York-New York, Hard rock Hotel, Ceasers Palace, Las Vegas Hilton and many many more with world renowned casinos such as the Golden Nugget, Four Queens, Birion’s Gambling Hall and the Fremont Casino, and don’t forget your gaming etiquette while in these wonderful casinos, majority of them do not appreciate mobile telephones and they are defiantly not allowed in the Sports Book section of any casino.
Apart from the casinos and out of this world hotels, Las Vegas is also the home to many out of the ordinary Weddings! Each chapel charges according to what type of ceremony that you wasn’t ranging from the traditional to a diamond encrusted Elvis impersonator!
SO while unpacking your cases in your Vegas Holiday Property Accommodation make sure that you packed something flashy as you never know what the day or night will hold for you in Las Vegas!
By: Katie Warr
About the Author:
Katie Warr is a Destination Rep at Self Property Rental, offering an amazing selection of Las Vegas self catering property rentals direct from the owners.
Now Is The Time To Get Into Property Rentals
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Right now is an exceptionally good time to become a buy-to-let investor, according to two separate reports.
Two different firms have announced that market conditions are ideal for people who want to invest their money into property rentals.
And that's going to be good news for the thousands of people across the UK who have already invested in property, in the hope of giving their pension fund a boost, or of making a faster return on their money than other kinds of investment.
This trend has been partly fuelled by TV property shows, which often show people making a profit from development and property rentals despite little knowledge in the market. The message that many people have received is that virtually anyone can make cash by buying a house, doing it up and selling it or renting it out.
Certainly investment specialists Assetz agrees that it is currently a buoyant market. It recently said that market conditions are ideal for people who want to make a purchase and gain an income from property rentals.
The firm argues that conditions are spot on for medium-term investors, despite fears the housing market is facing a slowdown in growth or could even see falling prices.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reports that a record number of first-time buyers are currently choosing to rent rather than buy, while they wait to see what happens with the housing market.
And this has apparently put huge pressure on the prices of property rentals. Prices are being forced upwards - there is even talk of record growth rates.
The Association of Residential Letting Agents agrees. It recently declared that demand for rented homes has seriously outstripped supply.
And with the likelihood of interest rates dropping soon, Assetz believes buy to let has a bright future.
A separate investment consultancy agrees that there is huge confidence for investors in the UK property rentals market right now.
Property For Life did a survey into confidence, and said 64 per cent of investors thought the interest base rate had already peaked.
As a result of that, 76% of investors in its October survey thought it was a good time to buy a house and rent it out. That's an increased confidence since the firm's last survey in September, when just 72% of people thought that way.
The survey revealed some other fascinating facts about current beliefs in the property rentals market.
52 per cent of people who have a buy to let investment said they are feeling the pinch of interest rates.
Last week the Bank of England held rates, leaving them at 5.75%. Rates have been on hold at that rate for four months in a row, after five rises since August last year. The bank was keen to cool what it saw as an overheating economy.
This happened against a background of the Home Information Packs, or HIPs being introduced for the sale of three and four bedroomed houses. This may have contributed to a slowdown in the growth of house prices.
In the survey, 54 per cent of investors thought the base rate would fall in the coming months. It's possible that that extra confidence could see even more money invested into the property market, creating more flats and houses to rent.
The results of the Property For Life survey also showed that few investors expected property prices to rise in the next year. Only 38% of people in the survey thought they would see prices go up. That result is down from 48% in the previous month.
In the long-term, investors seem confident that they will see a return on their investment.
By: P Green
About the Author:
Two different firms have announced that market conditions are ideal for people who want to invest their money into property rentals.
And that's going to be good news for the thousands of people across the UK who have already invested in property, in the hope of giving their pension fund a boost, or of making a faster return on their money than other kinds of investment.
This trend has been partly fuelled by TV property shows, which often show people making a profit from development and property rentals despite little knowledge in the market. The message that many people have received is that virtually anyone can make cash by buying a house, doing it up and selling it or renting it out.
Certainly investment specialists Assetz agrees that it is currently a buoyant market. It recently said that market conditions are ideal for people who want to make a purchase and gain an income from property rentals.
The firm argues that conditions are spot on for medium-term investors, despite fears the housing market is facing a slowdown in growth or could even see falling prices.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reports that a record number of first-time buyers are currently choosing to rent rather than buy, while they wait to see what happens with the housing market.
And this has apparently put huge pressure on the prices of property rentals. Prices are being forced upwards - there is even talk of record growth rates.
The Association of Residential Letting Agents agrees. It recently declared that demand for rented homes has seriously outstripped supply.
And with the likelihood of interest rates dropping soon, Assetz believes buy to let has a bright future.
A separate investment consultancy agrees that there is huge confidence for investors in the UK property rentals market right now.
Property For Life did a survey into confidence, and said 64 per cent of investors thought the interest base rate had already peaked.
As a result of that, 76% of investors in its October survey thought it was a good time to buy a house and rent it out. That's an increased confidence since the firm's last survey in September, when just 72% of people thought that way.
The survey revealed some other fascinating facts about current beliefs in the property rentals market.
52 per cent of people who have a buy to let investment said they are feeling the pinch of interest rates.
Last week the Bank of England held rates, leaving them at 5.75%. Rates have been on hold at that rate for four months in a row, after five rises since August last year. The bank was keen to cool what it saw as an overheating economy.
This happened against a background of the Home Information Packs, or HIPs being introduced for the sale of three and four bedroomed houses. This may have contributed to a slowdown in the growth of house prices.
In the survey, 54 per cent of investors thought the base rate would fall in the coming months. It's possible that that extra confidence could see even more money invested into the property market, creating more flats and houses to rent.
The results of the Property For Life survey also showed that few investors expected property prices to rise in the next year. Only 38% of people in the survey thought they would see prices go up. That result is down from 48% in the previous month.
In the long-term, investors seem confident that they will see a return on their investment.
By: P Green
About the Author:
For more information about property rental, have a look at the Property Today website at: http://www.propertytoday.co.uk/Renting.aspx
Car Rental Faqs - Part 2
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Q. What does “car type” or similar mean?
A. Car rental companies can never guarantee a specific model or car. When renting a car, companies will give you an idea of what you can expect – you may get the car type that was advertised or you may get one similar in size or model.
Q. How old are rental cars?
A. Depends on the car rental company. Larger suppliers like Hertz and Avis carry cars on their fleet that are about 3-4 months old. Smaller companies can carry cars up to 4 years old.
Q. Can baby seats be requested?
A. Yes, the majority of car rental companies do carry baby or booster seats and can be requested before collection.
Q. What happens if my rental car breaks down?
A. Most car rental companies should include 24 hour roadside assistance in the rental rate. If you do break down, help is only a phone call away.
Q. Can I pick up a rental car in one city and drop it off in another?
A. This is known as a one way rental. It depends on the supplier and the country – sometimes a fee will apply. Ask when booking!
Q. Can cars be driven into countries other than the country the vehicle is collected in?
A. In most cases, yes but conditions and restrictions do apply. In Europe, there are restrictions about travelling into Eastern Europe and some vehicles cannot be driven in Italy. In the USA, cars cannot be driven into Mexico. Always check at the time of booking.
Q. Are there age restrictions on drivers?
A. Yes. Maximum and minimum ages vary depending on suppliers and car type. Additional fees may also apply for younger or older drivers.
Q. Can anyone drive the rental car?
A. Additional drivers must be added to the rental contract before collection. There may be a fee for additional drivers.
Q. Can my prepaid rental be extended after the vehicle is collected?
A. Yes. In most cases, the renter pays the supplier directly for any extensions. However, this is at the local rate which is often higher than the pre-paid rate.
Q. What do I do if I return the vehicle early?
A. This is possible, however no refund of unused rental days is allowed by the car rental companies.
By: Car Guru
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A. Car rental companies can never guarantee a specific model or car. When renting a car, companies will give you an idea of what you can expect – you may get the car type that was advertised or you may get one similar in size or model.
Q. How old are rental cars?
A. Depends on the car rental company. Larger suppliers like Hertz and Avis carry cars on their fleet that are about 3-4 months old. Smaller companies can carry cars up to 4 years old.
Q. Can baby seats be requested?
A. Yes, the majority of car rental companies do carry baby or booster seats and can be requested before collection.
Q. What happens if my rental car breaks down?
A. Most car rental companies should include 24 hour roadside assistance in the rental rate. If you do break down, help is only a phone call away.
Q. Can I pick up a rental car in one city and drop it off in another?
A. This is known as a one way rental. It depends on the supplier and the country – sometimes a fee will apply. Ask when booking!
Q. Can cars be driven into countries other than the country the vehicle is collected in?
A. In most cases, yes but conditions and restrictions do apply. In Europe, there are restrictions about travelling into Eastern Europe and some vehicles cannot be driven in Italy. In the USA, cars cannot be driven into Mexico. Always check at the time of booking.
Q. Are there age restrictions on drivers?
A. Yes. Maximum and minimum ages vary depending on suppliers and car type. Additional fees may also apply for younger or older drivers.
Q. Can anyone drive the rental car?
A. Additional drivers must be added to the rental contract before collection. There may be a fee for additional drivers.
Q. Can my prepaid rental be extended after the vehicle is collected?
A. Yes. In most cases, the renter pays the supplier directly for any extensions. However, this is at the local rate which is often higher than the pre-paid rate.
Q. What do I do if I return the vehicle early?
A. This is possible, however no refund of unused rental days is allowed by the car rental companies.
By: Car Guru
About the Author:
Car Guru writes for DriveAway Holidays, DriveAway Holidays New Zealand and DriveAway Holidays Blog
Car Rental Faqs - Part 1
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Q. Why take a ‘driving holiday’?
A. A drive holiday gives you the freedom and flexibility to decide on where you travel and what you see and do. You are in charge of how much time you wish to spend at a particular attraction. You have the independence to move around as much or as little as you like. A drive holiday allows you to discover so much more as a car will allow you to drive through the little villages in out of the way places.
Q. How is car rental charged?
A. Car rental is based on 24 hour periods and charged accordingly. If you pick up a car at 9am on Thursday and return at 9am the following day, this is one 24 hour period and therefore a one day booking.
Q. Is it cheaper to pre-book my car rental or should I book when I arrive?
A. Pre-booking will save you money almost every time! With a wholesaler like DriveAway Holidays, you receive the benefit of our purchasing power. Our prices with the major car rental suppliers are considerably lower than walking in off the street in a foreign country to rent a car. In addition you are pre-paying in Australian dollars so the risk of fluctuations in the currency are reduced.
Q. How does a prepaid rental work?
A. The booking is made in advance, paid for and a voucher is issued. The voucher is then used as payment when you go to pick up the car from the supplier.
Q. What additional extras will I have to pay?
A. It depends on what the rental covers. DriveAway Holidays in most cases include all mandatory charges, like road taxes or airport surcharges. Many optional charges are applicable such as young or additional drivers, Insurance Excess Reduction or extra equipment like child seats. Be sure to check out rate inclusions – first when you are choosing your vehicle online and when you have made your booking (the inclusions will be on your voucher)
Q. What happens when I pick up the car?
A. Present the rental voucher, a valid drivers license and a credit card for a security deposit. Any additional charges will be explained as well as the conditions of the rental. A signature will be required to accept or decline additional charges and to acknowledge that the rental conditions are understood.
Q. What does the supplier do with the renters credit card?
A. It varies depending on the supplier – they may freeze a specific amount as a deposit, an imprint may be taken as a deposit or an amount may be charged to cover the security deposit and then refunded on the return of the vehicle. In some instances the bond can be paid in cash – check with the supplier/broker when you book.
Q. Will there be fuel in the vehicle?
A. Yes, there should be enough to get you on your way. Different companies have different policies regarding fuel – most will supply a full tank and require the car to be returned with a full tank of fuel, otherwise the renter is charged the difference. Some companies provide minimum fuel and is to returned as the renter wishes.
Q. What is a Pre-Paid Fuel Option?
A. Most car rental companies provide a full tank of fuel and will charge you for re-fuelling the vehicle if it is not returned with a full tank. By accepting a Pre-paid fuel option you are agreeing to pay a pre-determined price for fuel regardless of whether you return the vehicle with a full, partially full or empty tank. This means you won’t need to search for a petrol station before you return the car, but there is no refund for any fuel remaining in the tank.
Q. Should I check out the condition of the rental car before driving away?
A. Yes, it is a good idea to check the vehicle before you leave the depot. Any damage or unusual dents/scratches should be noted on the contract before leaving.
Look out for our 2nd part of car rental FAQs!
By: Car Guru
About the Author:
A. A drive holiday gives you the freedom and flexibility to decide on where you travel and what you see and do. You are in charge of how much time you wish to spend at a particular attraction. You have the independence to move around as much or as little as you like. A drive holiday allows you to discover so much more as a car will allow you to drive through the little villages in out of the way places.
Q. How is car rental charged?
A. Car rental is based on 24 hour periods and charged accordingly. If you pick up a car at 9am on Thursday and return at 9am the following day, this is one 24 hour period and therefore a one day booking.
Q. Is it cheaper to pre-book my car rental or should I book when I arrive?
A. Pre-booking will save you money almost every time! With a wholesaler like DriveAway Holidays, you receive the benefit of our purchasing power. Our prices with the major car rental suppliers are considerably lower than walking in off the street in a foreign country to rent a car. In addition you are pre-paying in Australian dollars so the risk of fluctuations in the currency are reduced.
Q. How does a prepaid rental work?
A. The booking is made in advance, paid for and a voucher is issued. The voucher is then used as payment when you go to pick up the car from the supplier.
Q. What additional extras will I have to pay?
A. It depends on what the rental covers. DriveAway Holidays in most cases include all mandatory charges, like road taxes or airport surcharges. Many optional charges are applicable such as young or additional drivers, Insurance Excess Reduction or extra equipment like child seats. Be sure to check out rate inclusions – first when you are choosing your vehicle online and when you have made your booking (the inclusions will be on your voucher)
Q. What happens when I pick up the car?
A. Present the rental voucher, a valid drivers license and a credit card for a security deposit. Any additional charges will be explained as well as the conditions of the rental. A signature will be required to accept or decline additional charges and to acknowledge that the rental conditions are understood.
Q. What does the supplier do with the renters credit card?
A. It varies depending on the supplier – they may freeze a specific amount as a deposit, an imprint may be taken as a deposit or an amount may be charged to cover the security deposit and then refunded on the return of the vehicle. In some instances the bond can be paid in cash – check with the supplier/broker when you book.
Q. Will there be fuel in the vehicle?
A. Yes, there should be enough to get you on your way. Different companies have different policies regarding fuel – most will supply a full tank and require the car to be returned with a full tank of fuel, otherwise the renter is charged the difference. Some companies provide minimum fuel and is to returned as the renter wishes.
Q. What is a Pre-Paid Fuel Option?
A. Most car rental companies provide a full tank of fuel and will charge you for re-fuelling the vehicle if it is not returned with a full tank. By accepting a Pre-paid fuel option you are agreeing to pay a pre-determined price for fuel regardless of whether you return the vehicle with a full, partially full or empty tank. This means you won’t need to search for a petrol station before you return the car, but there is no refund for any fuel remaining in the tank.
Q. Should I check out the condition of the rental car before driving away?
A. Yes, it is a good idea to check the vehicle before you leave the depot. Any damage or unusual dents/scratches should be noted on the contract before leaving.
Look out for our 2nd part of car rental FAQs!
By: Car Guru
About the Author:
Car Guru writes for DriveAway Holidays, DriveAway Holidays New Zealand and DriveAway Holidays Blog