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Car Rental Europe Basics

RSZ Touran InteriorIn our experience, far too many travelers fail to understand the European rental car process and, as a result, wind up paying too much for a vehicle that doesn't suit their needs. It's very important to know something about the various rental car categories, what to expect to pay for extra services and equipment, and the booking process itself. The articles on this page provide a solid knowledge base for the traveler planning to rent a car in Europe. We refer you also to Europe Car Rental Tips & Advice and to the articles on renting in individual countries. We also suggest you read our free Special Report, “What You Should Know About Renting a Car in Europe.” Before you leave our site you may also want to request a quote.

List of articles in category Car Rental Europe Basics
Title
“Vignettes”—European Driving Stickers
5 Hard Rental Car Realities
About Your Car Rental Quote from Gemut.com
Airport Car Rental In Europe
Are Road Maps Obsolete? Enter the GPS
Booking a Rental Car in Germany/Europe with Gemut.com
Credit Card Blocks When Renting a Car in Europe
Do I Need an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
Driving in Europe: Traffic Tickets
Driving the Autobahn in a European Rental Car
Europe Car Rental Pricing
Europe Rental Car vs. Rail 2012
Extra Charges When Renting a Car in Europe
How much luggage space is in a compact car?
I Have a Confirmed Voucher; What Do I Do Now?
Is Your Rental Car Price Guaranteed in Dollars or Euros?
Italy Car Rental Insurance Solution
Lease vs. Car Rental in Europe
One-Way Car Rentals in Europe
Rental Car vs. Rail Pass
Renting a Van in Europe
Seven Key Questions You Need to Answer When Shopping for a European Rental Car
The Myth of the Fullsize Rental Car
The Right European Rental Car For You
Those Tricky European Car Rental Contracts
Will I Get the Rental Car I Want
Will My Europe Rental Car Be Autobahn-Ready?
Winter Tires On Your European Rental Car
  • Car Rental Europe Basics
    • “Vignettes”—European Driving Stickers
    • 5 Hard Rental Car Realities
    • About Your Car Rental Quote from Gemut.com
    • Airport Car Rental In Europe
    • Are Road Maps Obsolete? Enter the GPS
    • Booking a Rental Car in Germany/Europe with Gemut.com
    • Credit Card Blocks When Renting a Car in Europe
    • Do I Need an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
    • Driving in Europe: Traffic Tickets
    • Driving the Autobahn in a European Rental Car
    • Europe Car Rental Pricing
    • Europe Rental Car vs. Rail 2012
    • Extra Charges When Renting a Car in Europe
    • How much luggage space is in a compact car?
    • I Have a Confirmed Voucher; What Do I Do Now?
    • Is Your Rental Car Price Guaranteed in Dollars or Euros?
    • Italy Car Rental Insurance Solution
    • Lease vs. Car Rental in Europe
    • One-Way Car Rentals in Europe
    • Rental Car vs. Rail Pass
    • Renting a Van in Europe
    • Seven Key Questions You Need to Answer When Shopping for a European Rental Car
    • The Myth of the Fullsize Rental Car
    • The Right European Rental Car For You
    • Those Tricky European Car Rental Contracts
    • Will I Get the Rental Car I Want
    • Will My Europe Rental Car Be Autobahn-Ready?
    • Winter Tires On Your European Rental Car

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