Is there a car-rental scheme that works worldwide?
Personally, I find it quite an annoyance to deal with car rental. I always end up singing a two sided paper with small print, simply because I am to tired to bother. That this is naive approach was proven, when I was the receiving party in a rear-end accident. ALthoug it was clear from the start, I wasn't liable rental agency still deemed it appropriate to take 500 Euro from my Credit Card. I heard from other that this common practice and you need to explicitly take insurance against this. Since, this accident I always ask, but in many cases you still remain liable for at least 500 Euro (sometimes even 1200 Euro) in case of an accident. In the end you can get your money back, but I learned from experience that this can take up to two years.
With this in mind and my (naive) desire to sign only if I know the consequences I am wondering if there isn't a car-sharing or rental scheme that works globally with one contract and covers all insurances in a similar manner? Also with a clear picture on the amount you are liable for in case of damage.
Best Answer
zipcar membership is world wide
Car2go is regional, North American customers have access to cars in USA and Canada. Don' t know what the rules are for europe
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Can you take a rental car internationally?
Before you leave the United States, you need to arrange an international driving permit (IDP), accepted in 150 countries worldwide and required by many to rent a vehicle. It \u201ctranslates\u201d your identification information into 10 languages, AAA's website says.Can you rent a car in Europe and drop it off in another country?
Domestic one-way car rental is usually free of charge when Enterprise renters rent and drop off a vehicle at different locations within the same European country. International one-way car rental policies may vary between European countries and may be subject to additional fees.Is there Zipcar in Europe?
Zipcar operates primarily in Great Britain and France, plus Barcelona and Istanbul. Car2go, which rents the smallest Smart model, operates mostly in Germany and Italy, plus Amsterdam, Madrid, and Vienna.Can I hire a car to drive across Europe?
Can I rent a car and drive across Europe? Yes, you are able to use your hire car across Europe \u2013 particularly important if you are planning an extended holiday.What’s Behind the Rental Car Shortage? | WSJ
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