The 12-point checklist before you accept a rental relocation
A pre-book checklist to avoid nasty surprises: fuel, insurance, extra days, cross-border, driver age, licence type.
Print this list. Run it every single time.
- Deadline date is achievable at normal driving pace.
- Free days are enough or extension rate is affordable.
- Free km cover the route with a 15% buffer.
- Fuel inclusion is spelled out (cap amount or full tank).
- Ferry cost — if any — is stated.
- Insurance excess amount and any low-excess option cost.
- Bond amount and how it's charged.
- Minimum driver age (often 21 or 25).
- Licence type accepted (your country's licence, IDP needed?).
- Cross-border rules if the route touches another country.
- Pickup depot address and depot hours.
- What happens if you arrive late — deadline penalty amount.
Every Tote Car listing surfaces these items in the booking form so you never have to guess.
Frequently asked questions
What should I always check before booking a relocation?
Confirm the deadline is achievable, the fuel and ferry inclusions, the free-km cap, the insurance excess, the driver age minimum, and whether the licence you hold is accepted.
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