Detailed Experience of Self-Drive Car Rental - What to Prepare and What Mistakes to Avoid?

Nowadays, when economic life is improved. Self-driving car rental is a flexible travel trend. Join Bui Gia Travel to discover practical experiences, important notes and common mistakes when renting a self-driving car.

1. Self-drive car rental – Proactive and flexible travel solution

In recent years,car rentalbecome a favorite choice of many young people, couples, families or groups of friends traveling. With the advantages of being proactive, private and cost-saving, this form is becoming more and more popular.

Self-drive car rental – Proactive and flexible travel solution

However, if you are renting a self-drive car for the first time , there are many things to keep in mind to avoid risks, avoid losing money and make the trip go smoothly.

2. Things to prepare before renting a self-drive car

Required documents:

• ID card/CCCD or Passport (original)

• Driver's license B1/B2 (valid)

• Deposit (cash or bank transfer)

• Household registration book or temporary residence certificate (depending on the carrier's requirements)

Required documents:

Check the car rental contract:

• Read carefully the car rental terms, compensation terms, and km/day limits.

• Vehicle delivery and return time, late fees

• In case of damage or accident

Check the car rental contract:

Check the vehicle condition carefully before receiving:

• Note any scratches, dents, cracked glass, etc. (take photos as evidence)

• Check lights, horn, wipers, air conditioner, seats, brake system

• Determine initial fuel level and odometer status

Check the vehicle condition carefully before receiving:

3. Common mistakes when renting a self-drive car

Common mistakes	Possible consequences
Not checking the car carefully before receiving it	Being held responsible for damage not caused by oneself
Not reading the contract carefully	Unexpected surcharges
Not asking for initial fuel level	Returned car without gas → money deducted
Unspecified schedule	Exceed km limit → extra fee
Rent a car from an unreliable agency	Old, dilapidated cars, poor service