Compare Car Hire With Money Pug

• When you go away for a hard-earned holiday, you may wish to hire a car to get around. Money Pug makes it easier for you to find a great deal on car hire while you are away, so you can rest assured that you have found value for money and can access the best vehicles at the very best prices. When you use Money Pug’s handy car hire comparison service, you can drive abroad for less, and make sure that you find a car, and a deal, that suits your individual budget and requirements.
• With Money Pug you can find deals from all the major car hire providers: Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europecar, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty and more… in thousands of different holiday locations around the globe. No matter where you are jetting off to for your next holiday, we’ll make sure you can travel in style, safety and comfort when you get there. Simply enter the location where you would like to pick up your vehicle, and where you would like to drop it off. Pop in the dates and we will provide you with an easy to understand list of options for you. You can then filter the results by fuel policy, pick-up location and car specifications.

What Do I Need To Hire A Car?

• In order to hire a vehicle you will usually need to be over 21. You will also need:

1. A full valid drivers licence for all drivers.
2. A unique drivers license code, issued by the DVLA, which you can get from GOV.UK.
3. (To get the code, you will need your driving license number, your National Insurance Number and your postcode.) It is worthwhile obtaining this code before you travel to make hiring the car smoother on your arrival. The code replaces the old paper part of the driving license and allows car hire companies to check your driving record.
4. Another form of ID – e.g. your passport.
5. The credit card you used to make the booking.
6. Your booking receipt/ booking reference as proof of payment.

What Should I Consider When Hiring a Car?

1. Book Car Hire Ahead of Time
2. Don’t leave it until you arrive at your destination – book ahead or you could end up paying over the odds for your car hire. Leaving it to the last minute, you also risk finding that no suitable cars are available for rental when you arrive.
3. Look Out For Sneaky Added Extras
4. Make sure when booking that you are not being charged for extras such as child car seats, sat nav etc. that you do not need when you make your car hire booking.
5. Book Extras You Do Need In Advance
6. Making sure you book everything you need ahead of time can save you a headache on arrival and also helps to make sure there are not extra costs that you were not aware of. Think about everything you might possibly need and book accordingly.
7. Pay By Credit Card
8. When you pay by credit card, your purchase will be covered by legislation, so you will be able to recoup your costs and get a refund from the lender if a hire company overcharges or goes bust. Most car hire firms will ask for a credit card when you turn up to pick up the car, so they can deduct the cost of any damage from it if they need to do so.
9. Check for Damage Before Driving Off
10. Though you will no doubt be eager to get on your way and start enjoying your holiday, it is
11. important to check over the vehicle thoroughly before you drive away. If a car is damaged already, you may be charged for damage that occurred before the vehicle was in your possession. If you do see any dents or scratches, tell a hire car rep about them and have them added to the rental agreement. As a back up, you can also consider taking pictures of the car on your phone.
12. Be Aware of Fuel Policy
13. Different firms will have different options for how they charge you for petrol or diesel. Make sure you are aware of the policy before you sign on the dotted line. There are two main options. With the first, you are given a car with a full tank of fuel. You will then have to return it full. With the second option you get a full tank but can return it empty. This is usually more expensive and since it can be difficult to arrive back with an empty tank, you are likely to give the rental company some free fuel when you return the car with a fuller tank.
14. Insurance
15. A typical car hire agreement will usually cover you for accidents or damage that were your fault, but you will usually have to pay an excess of several hundred pounds on any claim. You can cover this shortfall with excess insurance. Rather than simply choosing to take this out with the car hire producer, consider shopping around for specialist insurance from different providers before you go.
16. Don’t Drop off Late
17. Don’t turn up late to return your hire car or you could end up paying for the extra time – often not only for the half hour or whatever but for an entire extra day’s rental. Read the small print and make sure you can be timely.
18. Document Drop Off
19. When you drop your car off, you may find that you do not see a human being, especially if you are dropping the car off early in the morning or late at night. If you do simply have to drop the keys and go, make sure you document the condition of the vehicle at the time of drop off by taking pictures with your phone, otherwise you could end up being charged for damage that occurs after you have dropped it off.
20. What Might I Pay Extra For When Hiring a Car?
21. When hiring a car, the cost of the vehicle itself is just a starting point, and you will often have to pay extra for other things. These extra costs might be incurred for:
22. Dropping off somewhere different than where you picked up the vehicle.
23. Adding an extra driver to the rental agreement.
24. Driving a particularly long distance.
25. Crossing from one country to another.
26. Air conditioning
27. Sat Nav
28. Child car seats
29. Roof racks
30. Do I Need an International Driving Permit To Drive Abroad?

• If you plan to drive abroad, you may need an international driving permit (IDP). An IDP lets you drive in over 140 countries around the world, including the USA. It is used as a complement to your UK drivers licence, not as a replacement. While the UK is in the EU, you will not require an IDP for driving in EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. If you plan to drive elsewhere, an IDP could be required. In some countries it is a legal requirement, while in others it is not compulsory, but could make it easier to hire a car. Always check the rules in the country to which you wish to travel and make sure you have the necessary documents before you travel.

•  You can get an IDP, which will be valid for a year, if you are over 18 years old, are a UK resident and have a valid UK drivers licence.