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7 of the biggest issues in car rental in 2026

Hire2U Renting a car has become far more strategic than many travelers realize, especially on international trips where local rules, taxes, and driving conditions vary widely. Across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America, here´s a quick look at eight of the main practical issues dominating the conversation at the moment. Travelers who understand them often save significant money—and avoid the most common frustrations.read post 

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The ins and outs of renting an EV in 2026

Downlight Electrical Renting an electric vehicle used to feel like a novelty, but these days it’s increasingly normal—though still not quite standard issue. EVs now make up roughly five to ten percent of many large rental fleets globally, with higher concentrations in parts of Europe (especially Scandinavia), China, California, and selected airport hubs. Some operators have pushed harder: Hertz once reached around 10 percent EV penetration before trimming back parts of its fleet. But in the…

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Cool Road Trips: 5 Scenic Sights to Visit by Car in North Carolina

    One of the original 13 British colonies which first formed the United States, North Carolina is home to plenty of historic and cultural sites but also some breathtaking natural beauty, including national and state parks, and dozens of beaches along some 300 miles of coastline. Gorgeous barrier islands; gospel music; Piedmont blues music; two types of tasty barbecue; Cherokee Indian culture; roadside attractions (like the world's largest working frying pan) - there's plenty of cool stuff to…

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Does travel insurance cover car breakdown?

kovaciclea Hi everyone! It sounds great that the world is normalizing again, and I am planning a trip with my family. I am thinking to visit Belfast, Northern Ireland and a few camping sites in Scotland. Instead of public transport, I am thinking to use my own vehicle. Probably, my family can use 2 vehicles. In this regard, I am thinking to get a travel insurance plan for the entire family, but I am not sure either it would include a car breakdown or not. When I did an online search, then I…

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  • Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 10:00pm
    USA just ran a very helpful piece about which rental-car fees are and aren't worth it: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/2022/12/23/rental-car-fees-ski...
  • John Kipper June 28, 2022 at 11:44am
    Yep... https://www.autoweek.com/news/industry-news/a40297985/rental-cars-s...
    Here’s Why Renting a Car Is a Pain Right Now
    Here's why renting a car is a pain right now, as a busy summer travel season gets going, and what you can do to avoid the high rates.
  • Max Pesling March 17, 2022 at 4:55pm
    Interesting points - some obvious, some less so - and includes the age-old question: should I reserve well in advance or wait till just before traveling? https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mistakes-rental-car_l_62228c26e4b04a...
    12 Mistakes People Make When Renting A Car
    Experts break down the most common rental car errors and the best ways to avoid them.
  • Reece January 24, 2020 at 8:02pm

    Hi,

    If you've ever tried, you might have noticed that one-way car rentals (when you pick a car up in one city and drop it off in another), while convenient are often met with an expensive drop-off fee levied by the rental company.  Sometimes though there are good deals to be had, especially when rental companies need to relocate a car back to its original location.

    To help find the best one-way car rental deals, we've just launched a new tool called the One-way Car Rental Price Lab.

    https://www.mirrortrip.com/one-way-car-rental-price-lab

    Price Lab performs a live search on all major car-rental companies in the USA and Canada to quickly find you the cheapest one-way car rental deals. It takes a scientific approach to finding the best rates. Price Lab compares all search results to our database containing millions of records so you can see how prices change over time for different locations. If it looks like the price might fall some more, you can set a price alert and it will automatically let you know as soon as the price drops!

    The MirrorTrip Price Lab helps you find the cheapest one way car rental deals
    Use our free Price Lab to search for the best one way car rental deals from all major car rental companies. The Price Lab uses a scientific approach…
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  • Sofie Couwenbergh January 15, 2013 at 9:50am

    In LA a friend and I rented a Chrysler 200 with Alamo, through uscarhire.co.uk. Great rental experience and I would recommend this company to anyone. As a matter of fact, I'll be renting with them again on my trip to LA next summer!

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  • Sofie Couwenbergh January 10, 2013 at 8:52pm

    Last year, Boyfriend and I went on a trip to the Basque Country, we rented a car with two different companies. Curious which experience was better? Check it out here !

  • Tripatini October 15, 2012 at 7:57pm

    A fellow Tripatini member has a question about travel between Austria and Venice. Can you help? Please go to our Ask A Travel Pro section, http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/travel-route-from-hallstatt-a...  Thank you!

  • Tripatini June 18, 2012 at 9:23pm

    Now on our blog: why might parking in Lisbon, Portugal require a "survival guide"?

  • Ed Wetschler January 14, 2011 at 7:16am
    Returned a rental car in San Diego w/o refilling the tank. Guy at the rental lot says, "We charge a lot for gas. Want to drive out again & refill?"  And this is after he'd gone to the trouble of processing my papers. This never happened to me before. And you?
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