Many travelers are put off from using a reliable car hire service because they think that they cost too much. However, this is an incorrect assumption because with enough research and the right care when it comes to subscribing for car hire services one may end up paying a modest amount for a stress free means of transportation.

The main cause of exorbitant car hire charges is hidden charges and double payments made on insurance cover. Another cause of such excesses is avoidable penalty payments that can be easily avoided if one is careful enough when hiring a car. Car hire agencies normally offer customers an array of insurance cover to buy as they subscribe for car hire services. Most people are quick to get a cover without checking if they are already covered for the same either through their health insurance at home or through certain perks given by credit companies.

Reliable car hire agencies can also charge exorbitant amounts when clients do not take the time to read the fine print in their rental agreement. They end up ignoring certain issues such as charges for extra equipment such as child safety seats. The minimum age of the person hiring the car can also be a source of penalties if they are under the legal age limit for one to hire a car hire which is normally 25 years of age. In other cases if you do not return the car to the pickup point you incur extra charges and in other cases if you return the car without a full fuel tank the same applies.

Some rent – a – car agencies are very strict on mileage and any excess charged extra while others will charge extra if the car hire is driven beyond a certain point. Taking the time to discuss tax issues will also prepare you for nay tax related extra charges on your car hire bill. Some people request for a GPS system in their car hire and think it is part of the deal when, the car hire company charges extra for such things. In other cases getting a car with an over head luggage rack means extra charges, as well.

While some extra charges are in the fine print of the contract others, are due to negligence by the car lease. Such a charge is a penalty for damage on a car hire which in some cases is unnecessary because the damage was there in the first place. To avoid these drivers should thoroughly look over a car hire before hiring and document and problems already on the vehicle. A thorough check up of the car hire and the contract agreement usually makes a difference in car hire charges and ensure that you enjoy your car hire without exceeding your budget.