Car Rentals Vancouver International Airport

Car Rentals Vancouver International Airport

Car Rentals Vancouver International Airport

You have organised your holiday abroad, now you need to arrange car hire. When hiring a car on the Internet, even from one of the larger companies, you may think you have come across a bargain until you arrive at the airport to collect your car. To avoid booking the worst deal of your vacation, always pay attention to the small print and understand the meaning of the quotes given online. Make it a habit to check the wording and documentation on the site carefully, even if you are renting a car from a major car hire company.

Misrepresentation of car rental prices on Internet sites

There may be an “approximate” price quoted on the website of the car rental firm. This is not only misleading but often incorrect. To avoid disappointment and unwelcome surprises, check that this price includes:

  • different types of insurance
  • local tax
  • stamp duty
  • valet service
  • filling the car with petrol on return
  • airport tax
  • unlimited mileage
  • breakdown assistance
  • extra charges for the additional driver

Firstly, many of the items listed as ‘optional’ on car-hire websites soon become compulsory costs once collecting the car from the airport. For example, collision damage waiver and other insurances are not necessarily optional because their non-compulsory status depends on the country in which you will be driving. The word "optional" for many of the items listed misleads customers into believing that the total price they will pay is close to the "approximate price" quoted on the website of the car rental company. However, once in the arrivals lounge of the airport, car-hire customers may discover the approximate price quoted on the internet was only 50 per cent of the total cost.


  • Car Rentals Vancouver International Airport

    Car Rentals Vancouver International Airport

    Car Rentals Vancouver International Airport

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