Can you travel between countries in Europe with a rental car?

Can you travel between countries in Europe with a rental car? Can you cross any European border in your rental car? Most of them, yes. It's not common for car hire companies to forbid crossing borders, but it does happen. It's always worth checking the Ts & Cs for your deal and asking the counter staff where you can take the car.

Which car hire companies allow cross border travel?

Can I drive in Europe as a tourist?

If you have a valid license from your home state, you can drive in European countries for up to 90 days without further documentation. However, once you have spent more than 90 days in Europe and wish to continue driving there, it is recommended that you get an International Driver's License (IDL).

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 I take a hire car to France?

Most of the time you'll pay a cross-border fee to take the car to another country. However, some car hire companies, such as Europcar, offer deals that include cover for the car abroad, so you won't pay extra when you arrive.

How does renting a car work in 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.

Can you drive a rental car from Spain to France?

Can I take my rental into another country? 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.

Can I drive a rental car from Paris to Amsterdam?

As mentioned above, most one-way car rental itineraries will result in an additional charge added on to your final car rental rate. A common one way fee for a car rental from Amsterdam to Paris is around $436, and from Paris to Barcelona is around $618.

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.

Is it expensive to rent a car in Europe?

Car rental rates in Europe vary greatly based on your pick-up city and the time of year your are booking. Travelers can find rates for compact vehicles in Ireland as low as $5 a day or $12 a day in Italy. Full size vehicles and SUVs could cost as much as $20-25 a day in some cities.