Can you return a rental car in a different country in Europe?


Can you return a rental car in a different country in Europe? Can you return a car in a different country? In some cases, yes. This is most common in Europe, where crossing borders is fairly easy. Usually, rental companies will let you cross borders with the rental car, but a cross-border fee may be also applied in addition to the one-way rental fee.


Can I take a rental car out of Germany?

Many car rental suppliers will allow you to travel outside Germany without charging additional car rental fees, although there are specific cases in which restrictions or charges may apply. Most commonly, traveling to Eastern Europe with a rental car out of Germany has very specific requirements for this to be allowed.


Can you rent a car and go to another country?

Depending on your destination, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) when renting a car internationally. More than 150 countries worldwide recognize the IDP. Even in countries that don't require it, an IDP can be helpful when renting a car or dealing with authorities if you get a ticket.


Do I need a Swiss vignette for rental car?

Do I need a vignette for my rental car? Yes, just as you must pay tolls when driving a rental car, you must also ensure you have a valid vignette sticker. Cars without vignettes are spotted by roadside cameras and will incur a heavy fine, which will be handed on to the rental company.


Can I rent a car from Munich to Zurich?

We've put together a guide for renters parking a car in Munich. Auto Europe has great rates on international one-way rentals so you can take your rental car to Zurich, Salzburg or Prague at a great low rate.


Where is it cheapest to rent a car in Europe?

Out of all the popular cities in Europe, Bucharest is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $2/day. Renting a car in Bucharest is 85% cheaper than renting one in Dublin where the per day rate is around $13.


Can you drive a rental car from Germany to Czech Republic?

Hertz vehicles may be driven to Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, but may only be dropped off in the following cities: Prague, Budapest, Poznan, Szczecin, Warsaw, Bratislava, Ljubljana. Should you bring the vehicle outside Germany, a Cross Border fee of € 41.65 (including tax) will apply.


Can you drive a rental car from Germany to Austria?

In Europe, car hire companies typically allow renters to drive their vehicles across international borders into neighbouring countries. However, you may have to pay a cross border fee in order to drive the car abroad.