When you book a hire car, the basic price you pay upfront doesn't always include everything. There might be extra fees to pay later, usually when you pick up the rental car or drop it off. Discover the most common extra car rental charges.
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“I never prepay for a car rental. Never,” Clark says. Once you prepay for a rental car, it becomes much more difficult to get your money back if you change your mind or find a better deal. Additionally, many car rental companies charge a cancellation fee to get out of your agreement.
Car rentals cost more than they did a few years ago due to many different factors, but primarily because of supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As demand for rental cars fell, rental car companies sold segments of their fleets to stay in business during the lean times.
If your booking is non-refundable, you can't cancel or make changes. If your booking is free cancellation or partially refundable, check your confirmation email or the confirmation page under the Bookings section of your account for the cancellation fees.