Can I cross national borders with a rental car?
If along your trip you want to cross one or more national borders, it is good to check any restrictions present in the rental conditions before leaving. In fact, there are limits regarding the countries in which it is allowed to travel by hiring a car and these varies depending on the agency chosen.
This information can be found in the rental conditions of each car.
Where can you go with a rental car?
Transit is usually allowed in all continental European countries, excluding most of the Balkans and Eastern European states. These conditions vary from agency to agency and it is always good to inquire, even at the agencies themselves, before making a reservation. Many companies present different levels of restrictions based on the category and/or manufacturer of the chosen car.
Below is the list of countries in which it is generally possible to transit by renting from UK at the main rental agencies:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and Vatican.
How does it cost to cross national borders?
Each company has its rules: sometimes there exist percentage surcharges based on the total cost of the rental, sometime there are daily fees or even a fixed tax. You will find these informations inside the rental conditions of each car.
Reading the rental conditions is always important, in this case even more important. For any doubts or requests regarding crossing the borders with a rental car, you can always contact our customer service at [email protected].