What is the difference between a booking receipt and a VAT invoice?
A standard booking receipt confirms your online payment and becomes available immediately after the booking is completed. It can be accessed by all customers at any time.
A formal VAT invoice is an official tax document designed for registered businesses. It is prepared after the rental has been completed and the car has been returned, in line with standard accounting and tax procedures.
Step-by-Step Guide:
You can download your payment receipt immediately after booking.
It is available anytime in the “Manage Booking” section on our website.
If your company requires a VAT invoice, simply request it from our support team and provide:
- Your company’s legal name
- Full company address
- A valid international VAT number
Once you have returned the car and completed your rental, the VAT invoice can be generated and sent to you in PDF format.
Neither of these DiscoverCars.com documents covers what you pay at the physical rental desk!
If you make any payments directly at the rental desk (for example, the remaining balance or optional extras), the local rental supplier provides the invoice for those charges.
"I can get a full VAT invoice for my entire trip immediately after booking online."
Car rental payments are split into two parts: the online prepayment and the payment made at the rental desk. Because of this, DiscoverCars.com prepares a VAT invoice for the online prepayment portion collected through the platform, and it becomes available after the rental has been completed. VAT invoices are issued only to registered companies that provide their VAT details.
"I need a VAT invoice to prove to my boss that I paid for this rental."
DiscoverCars.com can only issue formal VAT invoices to registered companies. For many travelers, the standard booking receipt works perfectly as proof of payment. It is available instantly in your account and is commonly used for expense reports and reimbursement requests.
💡 Did You Know?
If you simply need a document to show your employer or accounting department that the rental was paid, the standard payment receipt available instantly in your account is often exactly what’s needed for most corporate expense reports.
What To Do Next:
If you need a simple receipt, head to the “Manage Booking” portal and download it anytime.
If your accounting department requires a formal VAT invoice, just reply to us with your company details and valid VAT number, and we will prepare it once your trip is completed.
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