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Essentials

Before you get behind the steering wheel in a rental, make sure you've got your car hire essentials sorted. Read up on all you need to know about hiring a car, from choosing the right model to understanding the often-confusing car hire insurance options.

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Steps to make the most of your wheelchair vehicle hire experience
Here is all the information you need to know about wheelchair-accessible vehicle hire for the ultimate travel experience.
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Car hire
Everything you need to know about the collision damage waiver
Avoid paying extra for car hire with this guide to collision damage waivers.
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6 min read
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Car hire
The essential guide to car hire excess insurance
Put aside your worries at the car hire counter with this guide to everything you need to know about...
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What does Collision Damage Waiver cover?
Car hire
What to do if you have a hire car accident
Get the best insurance before you rent and know what information to gather at the scene of an accident.
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7 min read
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Car hire
The complete guide on how to rent a car
From knowing where to search to getting the best insurance, here’s what you need to know about how to...
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16 min read
What are the rules for child seats in rental cars?
Car hire
The guide to booster seat requirements in hire cars
Renting a car for a family trip? Get the lowdown on the easiest and cheapest way to keep your...
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9 min read
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