Tenerife Car Rental

Tenerife Car Rental.The process of hiring a car can be a daunting experience-local car hire laws, different driving rules, extra charges and verbal communication issues can leave you weary before you have even climbed into the car for your onward journey. Here are a few useful tips that will help you get the best Tenerife car rental :

1) Book your car rental in advance.
By booking well before the date of use you can save yourself a great deal of money because who will have no qualms with charging more for a car if demand at the time is high. Do your research online and consider all the options available to you. You can book your Tenerife car rental, by at least a week, this will guarantee the price you are paying. Also during the summer most Tenerife car rental companies are likely to sell out and of course the prices will go up.In addition, advance booking brings the benefit of preferential rates; it may mean securing the hire car months in advance, but for a cheaper price this will ultimately be worthwhile. The earlier you book, the cheaper it is likely to be. It is also important to take the company's cancellation security just in case your trip falls through.

2) Check your eligibility to rent a car.
Some Tenerife car rental companies have a maximum and minimum age, which can differ by country. It is also worth noting that it is sometimes possible to rent at a younger age if you pay a young driver’s surcharge. Additionally, be sure to check the validity of your driver’s license. The standard is to have a full, clean driver’s license which has been held for at least a year. Finally, check that you have the appropriate credit card to rent a car.

3) Check on the extra cost.
When you are at the Tenerife car rental outlet it is usually the case that you will be presented with many different additional services that of course, come at a premium. Knowing which of these services are essential can be difficult. It is important at this stage to take care and comprehensively understand all of the additional extras that you will be paying for. You should consider whether you actually need them and whether or not they are worth the extra cost. Not all the extras are available at point of booking so remember to take this cost into account when calculating the total cost of your Tenerife car rental.

4) Choose the right car rental company.
There are a number of factors that should be instrumental in your choice. The first consideration are the rates that you will have to pay, also, you should consider the vehicles that will be available as well as any additional services that may apply. Whilst most people will be tempted to always take the cheapest price; if the price is too low, chances are that the service you receive will not be great. If you use rental cars regularly, it may also be worth looking at companies that offer frequent user discounts. Do your research in advance about Tenerife car rental companies is often the best advice; the number of forums discussing services gives you a resource that reviews a variety of different services.

5) Check the inclusions.
Most car rental companies will include Vehicle Damage Cover and Vehicle Theft Cover is included in your quote {also referred to as Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP)}. If I was to describe this using the terminology of private car insurance then this would be like having Fully Comprehensive with an excess (so be sure to check what this is). However, on the Damage and Theft portions, the insurance is only reducing what you are personally liable for, and there is often an excess to pay in the event of having to make a claim. The final point to make clear is that windows, tyres, the roof and the undercarriage of the car is usually excluded (i.e. not covered). These are the parts of the car most prone to damage and often not covered by the car rental companies insurance.

6) Book the right car size.
Consider the type of car you need: think of the amount of luggage you are taking and choose one that is most suitable. Don’t go for the smallest because it is the cheapest and then try and squash four people and suitcases in there. This may seem simple enough but you would be surprised how many customers try to book a smaller Tenerife car rental at a cheaper price only to find they can’t fit in all their luggage.

7) Check the car conditions.
Walk around the Tenerife car rental and inspect the vehicle yourself. Even if you notice the smallest of scratches or dents, make sure that it is noted on the vehicle damage report before you leave. Take photos of the car both when you pick it up and return it. — We all have cameras on our mobile phones.

8) Company's contact details.
Ensure you keep the Tenerife car rental company’s contact details with you in case of emergencies. Check that there is breakdown cover and what to do or who to contact in the event.

By using this advice you should be able to find a Tenerife car rental service that suits your needs perfectly. Finding a company that provides the balance between price and performance is essential. By researching extensively this should become a reality and provide you with an experience that is both enjoyable and rewarding.
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