Rental tips
Car rental checklist
Tick items off on your phone – your progress is saved on this device – or print the list.
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Before you fly
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At pickup
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At return
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Driving licence, passport or ID, a credit card in the main driver’s name and your booking voucher – plus an IDP or translation if required.
Total price, fuel policy, excess, included mileage, extras you did not ask for, and the return date and time.
Every panel, the wheels, the windscreen, the interior, the fuel gauge and the mileage, with timestamps.
Refuel if needed, remove personal items and rubbish, and photograph the car, fuel gauge and mileage in the return lane.
Yes, use your browser’s print function – navigation and forms are hidden in the printed version.
A warning triangle, first-aid kit and hi-vis vest. Check they are there before you drive off.
Return the car on time, with the agreed fuel level, and keep your return photos and fuel receipt until the block disappears.
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