How does renting a car work in another country?


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.


Which car hire companies allow cross border travel?

Driving Across the U.S. Border into Canada in a Rental Car
  • Advantage Rent a Car.
  • Alamo.
  • Avis.
  • Budget.
  • Dollar.
  • Enterprise.
  • Europcar.
  • Fox Rent a Car.


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.


Why is car hire in France so expensive?

Car hire prices soared in 2022 after companies sold off stock during the pandemic as demand collapsed. When business returned after restrictions were lifted, companies found it hard to replace the vehicles owing to a global shortage of semiconductors.