The essentials UK travellers should check before booking a hire car overseas.
Check the licence and ID rules before you travel. A UK photocard licence is widely accepted in many European destinations, but supplier requirements can vary.
Read the deposit and excess terms before comparing prices. A cheap daily rate can still require a high security hold at pickup.
Make sure the payment card is in the main driver's name. This is one of the most common causes of stressful desk problems.
Check border, ferry, toll, and winter-equipment rules if your route is more than a simple airport-to-resort trip.
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