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There are some key issues in hiring a car which you should be aware of so that you do not get caught out. The fuel policy is one such issue that you should clarify even before you sit behind the wheels. There is a full-to-empty fuel policy that leaves you with no choice but to pay in advance for a full tank of gas. It is up to you how you will return the car, with and empty tank or half full, and not expect any refund for any remaining gas. In such cases you actually pay double the price at any petrol pump. Though this is a prevalent practice among the car rental companies but any good car rental agency will offer full-to-full option always. You should know one thing that this type of fuel policy will actually increase the basic rental cost.

The CDW Cover

The next important thong to know about a Car Rental Antigua is the Collision Damage Waiver or CDW cover. It is not the same as any standard and comprehensive car insurance as you may know even though it is often advertised as ‘fully comprehensive. This is a waiver in the contract where it is said the rental company will waive its right to claim compensation from you for any damage caused to the rented vehicle. Just as the name implies, CDW is actually designed to cover damages caused in any collision and no single vehicle damage. In previous days both types were covered as long as the driver is not negligent but with the car rental firms looking for savings the room of CDW cover has shriveled. You must also know about other exclusions that usually hide within the fine print of the contract.

The Types Of Damages Covered

It all depends on the repute of the Antigua Car Rentals regarding what they will cover under CDW. Any good car rental company will usually provide cover for several damages that any budget or a cheapskate company will not provide. For example, when you drive over a rock and damage the car on a bend, or if the car skids on oily road and hits against a wall.

There are some requirements and a lot of fees, additional and mandatory, that you will have to consider while hiring a car rental service. The most important thing required is the age requirements. The minimum age requirement for car rental may different from state to state and therefore you should know about it beforehand to make a booking. In most of the places the minimum age requirement is 21 years to be eligible for car rental but in some car rental cases the age can be 25 to the lower level and 65 to the upper limit. Anything below or above the specified limit will ask for additional fees being considered as ‘at risk’ drivers. Therefore, it is required that you carry your age proof with you to avoid hassles and additional fees.

Additional Driver Fee

If you want an additional driver than the Car Rental Antigua may also charge you extra for it. This additional charge for extra driver can be saved if you travel to a state that mandates spouses as additional drivers. Therefore, you should know about the law of the state before making your reservation. Moreover, if you see that the spouse can be additional driver then it is required by you to add the name of your spouse in the contract. This is essential to prove the insurance claims, if required, valid. When you consider the fee for additional driver consider also the factor of single driver fatigue, especially if you are riding for long distance. Just for a few dollars more you should not compromise on the safety aspect on the road.

Additional State Taxes

Well, in most of the cases you will not be able to avoid such taxes that are charged by the government directly from the hirers. You should be therefore, beware of crossing the border and entering into another country so that you do not have to pay additional fees and taxes for that country as well. Lastly, you should not suppress any fact from the Antigua Car Rentals and tell them where you are taking the vehicle. This is required to avail insurance in case of any mishaps.