Things to note when renting a car, how to save money when renting a car

For those who have money but don’t have a car, borrowing a car is too cumbersome, and taking a ride is troublesome and congested. Renting a car easily is the best way to solve the problem of using a car in a short time, and it also allows you to People who have money but no car can enjoy the addiction of driving. But how to rent a car to save money and be convenient? Of course there are some tips. Let’s talk about good ways to save money on renting a car, as well as things to note when renting a car.

The price of car rental is around RMB 10,000 to RMB 50,000 per day. For example, BYD F3, the general daily rental price is 150 yuan/day, and the peak season of Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays is 200 yuan/day.

2. Around 100,000 yuan. For example, the Buick Excelle, the general daily rental price is 240 yuan/day, and the peak season of Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays is 280 yuan/day.

3. Around 200,000 yuan, such as Honda Accord and Buick Regal. The general daily rental price is 450 yuan/day, and the peak season on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays is 550 yuan/day.

4. Around 300,000 yuan, such as Buick GL8, the general daily rental price is 550 yuan/day, and the peak season on Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays is 600 yuan/day.

5. General companies generally provide these vehicles for self-driving car rentals. Higher-end cars generally do not provide self-driving cars due to risk considerations.

The prices reported above are for car rentals without a driver in Changsha. If you need to bring a driver, it usually costs an additional 100-150 yuan per day.

There are many car rental companies on the market, and their business forms, rental car types, and service contents are all different. Some companies provide mid- to high-end cars that are less than one year old, while others use idle vehicles for leasing.

Before renting a car, you must first understand the car models and conditions available from the rental company to determine whether it is what you need. Then, inquire about each company’s leasing form, rent, required documents, deposit, etc. The documents required for renting a car generally include ID card, household register and driver's license. The rent is usually paid in advance and not deducted from the deposit.

What documents are required for car rental? The required documents are different for different types of enterprises or individuals, and are generally divided into the following categories:

1. Enterprises and institutions:

1. Copy of business license, corporate information card

2. Letter of introduction from the unit 3. Contract seal or official seal

4. ID card and driver's license of the lessee's manager< /p>

2. Private and collective enterprises:

1. Copy of business license, corporate information card

2. ID card of corporate legal representative

3. Letter of introduction to the unit

4. Contract seal or official seal

5. Household register, ID card and driver's license of the lessee's manager

3. Hong Kong , compatriots from Macao and Taiwan and guests at home and abroad:

1. Return Certificate or Passport

2. International Driving License

3. A guarantor is required, and The guarantor must have a legitimate occupation

4. Residents:

1. Personal household registration book, ID card and driving license

2. Guarantor’s household registration book, identity Certificate

3. City residents and their guarantors must have legitimate occupations, and the guarantor must be a non-immediate relative.

Note: The required documents are generally original. Each company has restrictions on the driving experience of rental car drivers.

Steps/Methods of renting a car

1. When choosing a company, you must first choose a professional and large-scale car rental company. Professional companies have many cars, and if the car breaks down, the rescue and replacement are guaranteed. Please do not rent (borrow) a private car, let alone rent a car from underground car rental agencies or second-hand car dealers. Private cars often do not have adequate insurance, and the cost of an accident is very heavy. Even if the rental price is low at underground car rental agencies and second-hand car dealers, the price of the car will be very low. There are few, the vehicles are in poor condition, the operation is not standardized, the follow-up service is not guaranteed, and it is full of traps. It is difficult to appeal if you are "ripped off". If you want to save money, you may end up "picking up the sesame seeds and losing the watermelon."

2. Be prepared to go to the car rental company in advance to see the car, test drive, and carefully read the car rental instructions and car rental contract. In particular, you need to understand the type and amount of vehicle insurance.

3. Select a car based on the purpose of travel and the distance of the journey. If you do important things, hold important gatherings, use it for a long time or walk at night, you must choose a good new car. Never choose an old car with poor power that "falls apart" or an accident car (referring to a car that has been involved in a serious collision or accident). Overturned cars), "horsepower is known by the distance". Old cars and accident cars often have problems of one kind or another when running long distances.

You don’t have to be too strict when choosing a car for use in the city, but if there is something wrong with the car, your happy mood will be ruined, and sometimes you will miss important events. If you have a good car, you should try your best to choose a good car and use it well.

4. Look at the service car rental contract, which is generally a standard contract. Some car rental companies have very harsh contract terms. The lessee must bear all the responsibilities at every turn, and the entire deposit must be deducted at every turn. Some companies are overtime by a few minutes or kilometers. All are billed, so it’s best to stay away from such companies.

5. Look at the equipment and choose a car rental company with complete safety equipment. Safety equipment is a guarantee of protection when traveling long distances or at night. Spare tires, jacks, fault signs, reflective vests, flashlights, spare cans of cooling water, umbrellas, and raincoats are indispensable.

6. Procedure If you have a local registered permanent residence, the procedure for renting a car is relatively simple. You only need to provide the originals of your ID card, driver's license, and household registration booklet, sign the rental contract, and generally pay a deposit of 10,000 yuan. If you have a registered residence in other places, it will be troublesome. In addition to providing the original ID card and driver's license, you must also provide a financial mortgage that is not less than the value of the rented car. If this is not enough, you also need a local resident as a guarantee and the identity of the guarantor. The original copies of your license, driver's license and household registration booklet must also be provided. If you are compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and foreigners, you must provide the originals of your return certificate or your passport, foreigner's residence permit and Chinese driver's license. You also need a local resident to provide a guarantee.

7. After understanding the procedures for choosing a car and renting a car, it is time to choose a car. Before choosing a car, you must first choose a rental company with a good reputation. This is a prerequisite. After that, you can tailor your trip to choose a car, a van or an off-road vehicle, depending on the number of people traveling and the route. But most people have a basic requirement when choosing a car. Cars that are fuel-efficient, sturdy, and have good passability are the most popular. Anyone who can drive knows that the heavier the car, the more fuel it consumes, so cars with aluminum alloy wheels are more fuel-efficient, suitable for high-speed driving, have good stability, and can absorb vibrations and noise during movement. Cars equipped with radial tires are also more fuel-efficient and have high wear resistance. Automatic transmission cars are more trouble-free. Automatic transmissions are equipped with automatic control devices. The gears can be automatically adjusted according to the vehicle speed during driving, eliminating the need to shift gears and step on the clutch. However, because the power transmission of the automatic transmission is achieved through hydraulic pressure , so it consumes more fuel, especially when driving at low speeds or stop-and-go during traffic jams, which increases fuel consumption.

8. After signing a contract and choosing a car, the next step is to sign a complete lease contract. Just in case, there are some things to note when signing the contract: First, you must understand the daily mileage limit of the vehicle. The number and charging standards after exceeding the limit. Generally, the daily mileage of mid-range cars should be within 120 kilometers. Of course, some companies have no limit. In order to prevent being unable to return the car in time due to something unexpected, you must also carefully understand the lease renewal regulations and the billing standards for overtime leases to avoid any objections to the leasing company later. Carefully understand the leasing company’s commitments so you can fully enjoy the benefits you deserve. At the same time, if any unreasonable things are found, they should be consulted with the leasing company to modify them in time.

9. The last step in signing a vehicle inspection contract is to fill in the vehicle inspection form. This is a process for both parties to jointly determine the condition of the vehicle, which is very important.

Going on a trip is all about having fun. If the car doesn’t play well on the road, something goes wrong, and you’re in trouble, you won’t even be able to protect your own safety. Just in August this year, a Mr. Han from Shenyang failed to check the car carefully when renting a car. As a result, his family of seven almost died in his daughter's river. Afterwards, he had constant disputes with the car rental company. Therefore, when renting a car, you must carefully inspect the car. What will be inspected? It is very particular, nothing can be missing, and nothing can be careless.

I think safety is the most important thing. Braking, steering, and lights that directly affect driving safety must be carefully inspected. It is best to have a certain order when inspecting the vehicle.

First check the appearance. Check to see if there are any scratches on the car body, whether the car lights are complete, and whether the car locks are normal. Fill it out carefully to avoid unnecessary disputes.

Then open the hood and check the status of major components such as fuel, refrigerant, lubricating oil, brake fluid, battery and transmission system.

After there are no abnormalities, you can enter the cab and check the operating status of the fuel gauge, brakes, and air conditioner.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone to do a test drive when renting a car. First of all, you need to adjust the driving seat position that suits you so that you can sit comfortably. Test driving is to familiarize and check the working conditions of the clutch, throttle, brake and engine. It is also to familiarize yourself with the function and position of each instrument and operating part as soon as possible to prevent confusion caused by fumbling while driving.

Once the formalities are completed, the car is yours to control. Some people think that the car is not theirs anyway, so they drive wildly and do not comply with the vehicle operating requirements. They go through ups and downs and get into trouble. This often brings trouble to themselves and they do not realize it. The joy of driving

In daily life, there are more and more places where you need to use a car to visit relatives and friends, travel, and party. For people who have money but don’t have a car, borrowing a car is too cumbersome, and taking a ride is troublesome and congested. Renting a car easily is the best way to solve the problem of using a car in a short time, and it can also make people who have money but no car People can enjoy the driving addiction. But how to rent a car to save money and be convenient? Of course, there are some tips. Let’s talk about a good way to save money on renting a car.

Pay more attention to the promotions and book in advance to ensure your safety

In the car rental market, there are also obvious off-peak and peak seasons. The Spring Festival, short holidays and other periods are the peak periods for the car rental business. Vehicles are often in short supply. If you are sure you need a car at this time, it is best to reserve it in advance, otherwise it will be difficult to rent a car.

During the off-season for car rentals, car rental companies will launch some promotions in a timely manner to attract consumers. The car rental prices during the promotion period are often much lower than the prices during normal periods. For example, Shenzhou Car Rental once launched five-city car rental promotions. 50% off events, half-price on the first day, etc. are all good opportunities for consumers to rent a car at an affordable price. Since the holiday schedule is relatively scattered, the so-called peak season period is not long. Basically, the car rental companies' preferential activities are carried out continuously throughout the year. Therefore, thoughtful consumers may wish to appropriately adjust the period of car use and choose to rent a car for off-season travel. Relatively speaking, the extra money will be much lower, and there will be more choices in car models.

Grab the small ones, tailor them to your needs, and choose the car model that suits you

The car rental companies can generally provide high, medium and low-end models for rent, and the prices are also different accordingly. Which type of car to choose? , you have to decide according to your own situation. For example, young couples can choose stylish and romantic models such as Mini and Volkswagen Beetle for short-term travel. The unique and cute shape will attract you much attention. MINI, which is famous for its personality and precise control, will definitely make you and your significant other have an unforgettable journey.

If you are traveling with your family, you can choose mid-to-low-end models such as Jetta or Fukang. These models have lower rents, good quality, and are easy to use. If the journey is long, the vehicle grade can be appropriately upgraded to ensure the comfort and safety of the journey.

If you are a business person doing business in other places, going home to visit relatives and friends during the New Year, and contact local business people by the way, considering the "appearance" problem of the business person, you can rent a high-end vehicle. The rental period of the vehicle will be divided into daily rental, monthly rental or longer rental period. The longer the rental period, the car rental company will generally provide discounts accordingly.

Things to note when signing a rental contract: 1. Understand the daily mileage limit of the car and the billing standards after exceeding the limit. Generally, the daily driving mileage of mid-range cars should be within 150 kilometers, but there are also many leasing companies that do not limit the number of kilometers. You can weigh and compare their respective comprehensive conditions according to the situation (car condition, rental, service items, etc.).

2. In order to prevent being unable to return the car in time, you should also carefully understand the lease renewal regulations and the billing regulations for rental overtime to avoid any disputes with the leasing company afterwards.

3. Carefully understand the leasing company’s commitments to fully enjoy all the rights you deserve.

Four. The last part of signing the contract is to fill in the vehicle inspection form. This is the process in which both parties jointly determine the condition of the vehicle. This process involves re-identification when returning the car, so it must be taken seriously. First, check the appearance of the vehicle, such as whether there are scratches on the body, whether the lights are complete, whether the locks are normal, etc. Then open the car cover and check the status of the refrigerant, oil, and battery. If there are no abnormalities, you can enter the cab, check the operating status of the oil meter, brakes, and air conditioner, and conduct a test drive to determine the basic condition of the vehicle. For the special functions and usage of some car models, you should consult the leasing company clearly, such as the child lock function of Fukang cars, to facilitate more convenient use.

The first step of the online car rental platform process: Select a car online

Currently, most car rental companies require customers to register as members through the Internet or phone first. After successful registration, they can register online or by phone. Call to rent a car. You can select your favorite vehicle on the website according to your own needs, compare prices and models, determine the pick-up and return time, and the pick-up and pick-up location, and then submit the order.

After successfully booking a car, we will receive a car booking confirmation, usually in the form of a text message. Some car rental companies will call to confirm. We can pick up the rented vehicle according to the time and location in the confirmation information. .

The peak period for car rental is during weekends and some short holidays. In order to avoid the situation of no car to rent, it is recommended that friends who want to use a car at these times should rent a car in advance, and the earlier the car rental, the cheaper the price. .

Step 2: Sign the contract/pick up the car at the store

Provide procedures

There is no difficulty in picking up the car. Go to the rental car according to the agreed time and location for picking up the car. You can pick up the car at the company store. However, one thing to note here is that the person picking up the car needs to bring a legal Chinese driver's license and a normally used credit card. If the renter does not have a driver's license, or the person who picks up the car is not the person renting the car, some car rental companies will allow both parties to bring their ID cards and driver's licenses to pick up the car. However, some car rental companies have stricter requirements. If you encounter such problems, it is recommended to contact them before picking up the car. The car rental company staff confirms the negotiation. [Details>>]

Notes on renting a car abroad 1. Road rules

The driving style in many countries is opposite to what you are used to. Don't assume that all countries will be the same - this is a mistake people often make. You need to master the wrong side of driving and basically look at everything you learn in reverse. There are other things that are less obvious, so make sure you follow and obey the rules of the road where you are traveling.

2. Insurance

Make sure you have enough time to get your insurance sorted before the actual trip. If you leave this to the last minute, you'll almost certainly pay the price due to the panic attack you'll experience when you arrive at the rental desk. So make sure you allow enough time to do this and make the most of your overseas drive as much as possible.

3. Do you need automatic?

This is an important consideration because in many (most) countries the default rental car is almost always manual. If you've practiced on autopilot and you drive on autopilot, this isn't for you. So, you have to make sure that you do as much as possible to make sure that you're scheduled or organized beforehand. There may well be opportunities for automatic leasing, you just need to make sure you plan for it as best you can.

1. Know your limits

Listen, drinking and driving isn’t the cool thing to do, but, we know you might want a glass of wine or a beer with your lunch holiday. In this case, you must be aware of these restrictions, as they may vary from country to country. Some countries have a zero-tolerance policy, while others can be a little more relaxed - you have to know what the travel restrictions and policies are. [Details>>]

The five most famous international car rental companies Avis Avis International Car Rental Company, headquartered in New Jersey, USA, was founded in 1946 at Willow Run Airport in Detroit, Michigan. The first car rental company in the world to have its base at the airport.

Avis's business has expanded rapidly. Today, its business is spread all over the world, with more than 10,000 business outlets in 175 countries and regions around the world, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other countries and regions. Today, Avis has become the world's largest car rental company, surpassing Hertz Car Rental.

Avis has a good service attitude, convenient and simple car pickup procedures, formal insurance, rich models, and a fleet of more than 500,000 vehicles. [Details>>]

Hertz Hertz International Car Rental Company is one of the largest international car rental companies in the world, with 8,800 stores in more than 150 countries around the world with its powerful fleet. Hertz offers short-term rental of all models of new cars in airports, towns, villages, downtowns, residential areas and tourist spots.

Hertz also provides Chinese GPS and roadside assistance in its stores in North America and Australia, and its car rental services are good. In 2014, Hertz won the "China Tourism Industry Award" for the Best Car Rental Company Award for two consecutive years with its high-quality services. [Details>>]

European Cars Europcar, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Paris, is the third largest car rental company in the world and the largest in Europe.

Eurocar has a fleet of up to 200,000 vehicles operating in 2825 different locations covering 143 different countries including Europe, North American countries, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean and the Asia-Pacific region. The core markets of European cars are leisure car rental and corporate car rental, and the main rental business is short-term rental.

European car brands are highly recognized in Europe, especially in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, and occupy a certain share of the European market.

Budget Car Rental Company, founded in 1958, belongs to the American Avis Budget Group and is one of the most famous international car rental companies in the world. Bucket Car Rental Company is located in more than 3,000 regions in more than 120 countries around the world, covering well-known cities and 825 airports around the world, making it convenient for car renters to pick up cars nearby.

Bajit Car Rental’s market positioning is to provide car rental services to customers with limited budgets, so the rental prices are reasonable. In addition, the company provides long-term, medium-term and short-term car rental services, with a wide range of vehicle models to choose from.

Sixt International Car Rental Company Sixt is the fifth largest car rental company in the world. It was founded in Munich, Germany in 1912, and its headquarters has moved to New York, the United States. The company has expanded rapidly since 2011 and has established 12 branches. Sixt is present in 105 countries around the world and has a fleet of at least 180,000 vehicles.

Sixt has many models, providing almost all types of cars, including: economy cars, compact cars, mid-size cars, standard cars, full-size cars, premium cars, luxury cars, cargo trucks, convertibles Cars, sports cars, off-road vehicles. The price of these cars depends on the model chosen, the time and distance.

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