The good things in life are not always free, and that holds for renting a hire car as well. Read on to discover some of the more common features that may attract an additional fee.
Depending on the condition you return your rental car in, you may be required to pay additional charges at the car rental counter. VroomVroomVroom has put together a quick guide to some of the charges you may need to pay.
If you’ve returned the vehicle without a full tank of fuel, you will need to pay the cost of re-fuelling.
If there is any additional damage to the vehicle, you could be charged depending on the severity.
Any charges for using toll roads, including the London Congestion Charge.
The cost of exceeding any mileage limits. Sometimes car rental companies will charge you a set fee for each mile you travel over the specified limit.
If you have been smoking in your vehicle, cleaning charges will apply.
If you’ve returned your vehicle late, a late fee may apply, or in some cases you may be charged an additional day’s rental.
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Even after you’ve left the depot, some other charges may still apply. For example, if the car rental company gets notice of any fines or speeding infringements, you will be charged for these.
