How can I specify a fuel type when renting a car
I am planning on renting a car in Germany and will cover approx. 1,500 km. I notice that diesel is significantly cheaper in Germany than petrol, so hiring a diesel car will save me a bit of money.
When I look at car hire using sites such as Expedia, they always refer to a car type, e.g. "Compact - VW Golf or similar".
Is there any way to stipulate that I want a car which runs on diesel?
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How do I know my fuel type?
Open the fuel door. If you have a release lever or button inside your car, release the door to check. Look for a label on the fuel door or by the fuel filler neck. You should find a label that says \u201cDiesel Fuel Only\u201d or \u201cUnleaded Gasoline Only,\u201d or similar wording.How do I know if my rental car is diesel?
Unless the rental car company specified using premium fuel, it's okay to use regular gas. The only time you need to use premium is if your car's manual requires it. If the car runs on regular gas (87 octane), there's no benefit to using the costlier premium gas.What kind of gas do rental cars use?
You'll pay for the fuel in the tank when you pick the car up. Try to drop the car off as empty as possible, as the car hire company won't refund you for unused fuel. You'll pay for the fuel that's in the tank when you pick your car up. You'll get a refund for any fuel you don't use.6 CAR RENTAL SECRETS HERTZ, BUDGET \u0026 ENTERPRISE Don't Want You to Know! (2020 UPDATED)
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