What Is Cross Border Car Hire?
Many of our customers wish to tour Europe but are worried about how inconvenient it is to fly everywhere or hire separate cars.
As a result, they look for car hire companies that allow cross border travel. But sadly, cross border car hire can be a minefield to navigate. After all, several companies either don’t allow you to take your car across the border or charge you a high additional fee for doing so.
This is where we come in. If you’d like to hire a car in one country and drive it into another during the term of your rental, we can help make it possible.
Our cross border car hire service operates alongside all of the other usual niche services that Indigo is known for, including debit card car hire, new driver car hire and no deposit car hire. Whether you’re a new driver or embarking on a European adventure, we take the hassle out of hiring a car.
One Way Cross Border Car Hire
Many of our customers ask whether you can hire a car in a country within Europe and drop it off in another. This is tricky, but not impossible.
Ultimately, the feasibility of this depends on the country you are hiring the car from and where you’re dropping it off. This is because the same rental company needs to have a presence in both of these countries in order to make the hire possible.
In addition, it’s worth keeping in mind that if you are travelling across water then you cannot choose one-way car hire. For example, if you hire a car within the UK then you must also drop it off in the UK. However, you can take the vehicle to mainland Europe as long as you bring it back.
We have recently seen an uptick in people wanting to make use of fleet of tow bar vehicles
Cross Border Fees For Car Rental
When you hire a car and cross a border, most suppliers will ask you to pay a fee upon arrival. This fee will vary depending on the supplier you use, but it will generally cost somewhere between £10 and £50.
Are There Extra Fees For Crossing Multiple Borders?
Planning on travelling across several countries on your trip? Then you’ll be pleased to know that most car hire companies that allow cross border travel will only charge you the fee once. That being said, there are a few that do charge per country. When you book cross border car hire with Indigo, we will always try to find you the best overall price, regardless of fees.
Popular Cross Border Car Hire Locations
The rules on cross border car hire vary based on the countries you’re visiting, the rental company you choose and even the specific branch you collect the car from.
In order to give you the best information about what to expect, we have written pages on specific locations that are popular for cross border car hire. You can find these here:
However, if you plan on taking a vehicle to another country, then you must contact us directly before you hire a vehicle. We will always ensure that you get the best price possible, but you must make us aware that you’re searching for a cross border deal. Please also note that cross border fees are not listed on the website prices.
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We are regular bookers of car hires for our team. The people at at Indigo are exceptionally helpful. They listen to requirements and find the best cost effective solutions. Great value for money, quick to respond and help out. Our first choice every time.
Great from start to finish ..everything went as they said it would. Delighted with the service ..would defo recommend
