| Car hire in Europe can be a unique and | | | | about the price, availability, and types |
| unforgettable way for Americans to | | | | of fuel. You may end up with a Dodge |
| become acquainted with the grandeur and | | | | that runs on diesel rather than a |
| history of Europe. If you are not | | | | Renault that runs on regular. |
| familiar with the term "car hire," it | | | | Always take the supplemental insurance |
| simply means car rental or renting a | | | | offered by the car hire company. A car |
| car. Seeing ancient architecture, | | | | accident is stressful enough at home, |
| picturesque villas, vibrant vineyards, | | | | with the police, the insurance company, |
| and majestic mountains from the cockpit | | | | and the other driver. Imagine what a |
| of a convertible is an exhilarating | | | | nightmare an accident would be when you |
| experience. Here are some tips and | | | | are 3,000 miles from home and don't even |
| advice for maximizing the fun of your | | | | speak the language. |
| car hire in Europe. | | | | Finally, be prepared for surprises. If |
| When planning your European vacation, | | | | you're an American who has never |
| consider a car hire in your destination | | | | traveled abroad, trying to drive in a |
| country rather than transportation by | | | | country that drives on the opposite side |
| train or bus. Make your reservations far | | | | of the road will probably present some |
| in advance, print all travel and rental | | | | difficulty. Likewise, traffic circles |
| confirmations, and take them with you. | | | | may throw you for a loop if they are new |
| Much of the "paperwork" can now be done | | | | to you. And don't attempt the German |
| online. | | | | Autobahn on your first day. Take some |
| Bring your normal driver's license with | | | | time to learn the local German driving |
| you, and all your insurance information. | | | | customs, especially those concerning |
| Just like the car rental companies in | | | | merging and passing other cars. And |
| your own country, the ones in Europe | | | | don't forget to load up on the |
| need proof that you are an eligible and | | | | supplemental insurance. |
| responsible driver. Find out what other | | | | A car hire in Europe will be a |
| documentation, if any, you will need for | | | | challenging but fun vacation you will |
| a car hire in your European destination | | | | never forget. Do your research, learn |
| country. | | | | the customs, and plan your route. It |
| Determine in advance what make and model | | | | will be a drive in the country that will |
| of car you will be getting, and whether | | | | last a lifetime. |
| you can drive it! If you can't drive a | | | | Use the free tips below to start |
| stick shift or manual transmission car, | | | | planning your high-octane vacation |
| this may limit your vehicle choices. Ask | | | | abroad today. |