I’m sure there are quite a few things you can think of when it comes to driving a car rental while traveling. But the thing is there are also a few tips to be aware before committing to a rental contract. It’s not that it holds hidden dangers or traps, but you must know some things in advance to make sure you get the best car for your needs and when you take it back, everything ends well. You wouldn’t want to wake up with a law suit or something, right?

But why would that happen if I give the car back in perfect condition? Well, if you somehow take the car back and there’s no inspector around to check it out and write down the condition the car was when you dropped it off, then the next renter might blame the previous one for various damages he did, in which case you could be that previous renter.

For your vacation to be as eventless as possible with regards to the car rental, you should inspect the car yourself when you get there. Pull gently on mirrors or bars or anything that could be damaged yet attached there somehow, and ready to fall at the next wind gust. Write down on a piece of paper anything you notice out of the ordinary, sign it and leave it at the reception. The same should happen when you drop the car off. The written notice should be performed either by you or their inspector. Do not leave their place without it! That’s one sure way to avoid misunderstandings or worse, law suits.

After that process is done, take your car out and enjoy your holiday! There’s nothing better than to have your own personal transportation while you feel like roaming around and visiting absolutely everything that crosses your mind.

One more thing, though. When you leave the rental car’s office and garage try to look after the nearest gas station. That will help you feel at ease in case you run out of gas on your way back to the office to drop the car off. This could actually become an issue if you’re in a time crisis on your way back to the airport. It would also be a great idea to rent from a place very near to the airport to save you more time and money. But this can be quite tricky because if you’re on a hurry, you might feel inclined to leave the car on a rush, without all the proper papers and inspection. The point here is to avoid such situations, so always keep in mind you need to reserve a lot of time when you have to leave the holiday ground and fly back home.