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DiscoverCars.com is a leader in online car hire reservations; we compare car hire deals from many suppliers so that you can choose which is best for your trip.
Many other websites hide fees and extra costs from you. DiscoverCars.com includes all mandatory fees, taxes, and extras in the quoted price so there won’t be any surprises when you arrive at the hire desk.
Why are our prices lower?
Since we negotiate prices for many hire cars at a time directly with the car hire companies, we are able to secure lower prices for our customers.
Why should you book with us?
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How to find a great car hire deal
We’ll take care of finding the lowest price for you, but here’s what you can do to make sure you get the best deal:
Book Early
Prices generally rise when it gets closer to the starting date of your trip. Book ahead to save and don’t worry, you can always make changes or cancel for free up to 48 hours before pick-up if your plans change.
Pay Attention To Reviews
See what previous customers have to say about the hire company. Choosing a company with a score of 8 or higher is recommended.
Keep the Deposit in Mind
You will have to leave a deposit when you pick up the car. In the hire conditions, you can see how much it will be. Make sure you have enough credit available to cover it.
Know the Fuel and Mileage Policies
Avoid costly fees by knowing how much mileage is included with your car hire and what the fuel policy is.
What do you need to pick up the car?
Driving Licence
A valid driving licence in the name of the main driver. What type of driving licence do I need?
Identification
A passport or other form of identification. Will I need my passport to pick up a car?
Credit Card
A credit card in the name of the main driver with sufficient funds. I don’t have a credit card — can I still hire a car?
voucher
A printed Voucher or an e-Voucher, where available. What is a voucher and where can I find it?
Find out where it's cheapest to hire a car
With the rise in car hire prices across the world, many travellers are looking for more affordable destinations. Find one for yourself in our list of the cheapest locations to hire!
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Belfast450 deals in 7 locationsBelfast City Airport from €18.48 per dayBelfast International Airport from €13.44 per day
Bristol587 deals in 9 locationsBristol Airport from €15.97 per dayBristol Temple Meads Railway Station from €65.60 per day
Edinburgh1,176 deals in 11 locationsEdinburgh Airport from €6.45 per dayEdinburgh Waverley Railway Station from €12.74 per day
London3,317 deals in 68 locationsLondon Euston Railway Station from €47.68 per dayLondon Fulham from €32.21 per dayLondon Heathrow Airport from €13.36 per dayLondon Kings Cross Railway Station from €44.59 per dayLondon Paddington Railway Station from €19.77 per dayLondon St Pancras Railway Station from €19.90 per dayLondon Stansted Airport from €12.01 per day
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to hire a car?
Firstly, you need a valid driving licence. In most cases, you must have held it for at least one (1) year. You also need a credit (or debit, where accepted) card to pay with and leave a deposit and the voucher received after making a reservation.
When hiring in a foreign country, you often need another form of identification, usually a passport.
When hiring in a foreign country, you often need another form of identification, usually a passport.
At what age can I hire a car?
This depends on where you would like to hire a car. Though you can hire a car at the age of 18 in many European countries and the states of New York and Michigan in the United States, in many locations you must be 21 to hire a car. You can conveniently check by entering your age before clicking Search now.
Note that most suppliers charge an additional Young Driver Fee for customers under the age of 25, though this age varies by supplier and location. If you enter your age before searching, we include this fee in the total allowing for the simplest comparison.
Note that most suppliers charge an additional Young Driver Fee for customers under the age of 25, though this age varies by supplier and location. If you enter your age before searching, we include this fee in the total allowing for the simplest comparison.
What should I look for when choosing a hire company?
There are two things you should use to determine which company to hire from - reviews and the Rental Conditions.
We ask every customer to rate their experience after they drop off the car and show their ratings when you search for a car. If you want to be sure you get great service, look for the Excellent Car Rental Service badge which we award to the top three companies in each location with an average rating of 8 or higher.
You should also check the Rental Conditions to make sure the hire company you choose works best for your requirements.
We ask every customer to rate their experience after they drop off the car and show their ratings when you search for a car. If you want to be sure you get great service, look for the Excellent Car Rental Service badge which we award to the top three companies in each location with an average rating of 8 or higher.
You should also check the Rental Conditions to make sure the hire company you choose works best for your requirements.
Can I hire a car without a credit card?
Though just a few years ago it was impossible to hire a car without a credit card, things have changed quickly. Many suppliers, especially global companies such as Avis, Dollar, Hertz, ect., allow customers to both pay and leave a deposit with a debit card (though the card must be a Mastercard or Visa).
If you do not have a credit card, be sure to check the Payment Policy section of the Rental Conditions prior to booking to see if the supplier accepts debit cards.
If you do not have a credit card, be sure to check the Payment Policy section of the Rental Conditions prior to booking to see if the supplier accepts debit cards.
What if my plans change?
When you book a car through DiscoverCars.com, you can make changes or cancel your booking for free at any point prior to 48 hours before you are scheduled to pick up the car.
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