How to choose the right car for rent?

Cars have occupied one of the most important roles in human life, they are especially important for residents of such large cities as Kyiv. By car, people go to work, take their children to kindergarten, school or college, go shopping to the store, after all, someone's work is related to driving a car. But there are those groups of people who need to solve their problems mobile, but for one reason or another they do not have their own transport. But sometimes you need to go on a long business trip or go on vacation with your family. What is a modern person to do in such cases? That's right - use the convenient car rental service.

A little earlier we already talked about how to choose the right car rental company, but today we will talk about how to choose the right car rental, because this is also important due to the wide variety of vehicles, their characteristics and cost.

Determine the purpose of the trip

Companies providing car rental services in Kyiv have large car fleets, where there is a wide range of various models, ranging from economy class to even sports cars. All this complicates the choice, but if you determine the purpose of the trip for yourself, then with the help of our tips you can easily choose the transport that suits you:

For a business trip, you should pay attention to business and premium class cars. A man on such a machine will no doubt make an excellent first impression with his partners;
For country trips (to the country house, lake or forest), an SUV is best;
A minibus is the best choice for a large family;
For festive events such as a wedding, graduation, romantic date or birthday, it is recommended to order a limousine or an executive car;
If you need a car only for transportation in urban areas, then do not spend extra money and order an economy class car . Naturally, a domestic vehicle will cost the cheapest.

Explore the characteristics of rented cars

The rental price depends directly on the cost of the car. That is why domestic transport is much more profitable, but not always more practical. What characteristics should the tenant pay attention to in order to choose the most suitable car and at the same time not overpay?
Fuel consumption . This is one of the most important indicators that should be considered when renting a car. For long and regular trips, small cars are best, as this is a good way to save your finances due to the fact that they "eat" less fuel. Often, rental companies provide the client with a car with a full tank and demand that it be returned with a full one;
Gearbox type . If the driver has been driving a car with an automatic transmission for a long period, then it will be very inconvenient for him to get into a manual gearbox;
Vehicle dimensions . If you have always traveled in small cars, then getting used to large vehicles will be more difficult;
Drive . Both front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive cars are available for rent. And here, too, it is important to choose a vehicle with the drive you are used to, as this will reduce the risk of getting into an accident;
Spaciousness . It is also important to consider the number of people who will travel with you. If you are traveling with a family that also has small children, then you need a minibus with a child seat provided by the rental company;
Load capacity . If you are going to carry small loads or bicycles with you, it is natural that an economy class car will not suit you. In addition, discuss such a need with the managers of the rental company and take care of special fasteners.

Optional equipment

Car rental companies additionally provide Wi-Fi, a child car seat or a GPS navigator, and some of these things will require an extra charge. Therefore, think carefully about the need for such equipment, and if you still decide to use it, check the details on their order in advance, find out their cost in order to avoid misunderstandings.

Rental period

Today, rental companies offer three types of rental:

Hourly;
Daily;
Long term.

The prices for the services provided depend specifically on the rental period and the model of the car. As a rule, long-term rentals often provide good discounts.

Be careful when accepting a car and drawing up a contract

The rented car must be registered to a legal entity. In no case do not contact companies that rent cars registered to a private person, as it may be pledged to the bank or even wanted. Also, carefully check the transport for scratches, dents and other even minor damage, check their presence in the car's "delivery and acceptance" log, and if they are absent, feel free to fix them.

Check the documentation for the vehicle and do not choose a car older than 5 years and with a mileage of more than 100-120 thousand kilometers, since most likely it may turn out to be technically faulty, and the company will cunningly place the responsibility for this on the client.

The company must have reliable insurance, which includes CASCO or OSAGO. Check that the contract specifies the responsibility of each of the parties in case of damage to the car in an accident or its theft. The car is rented out with or without a deposit. It is recommended to pay a deposit, which is returned at the end of the rental - this will help you save money, since rental companies charge much more money for their services in the absence of a deposit - for them it is insurance in case of damage to the car.

Good luck on the roads! If you need a rental from a trusted company, please contact us. Lux Service has always valued, values and will value its customers.