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More and more car hire companies are now asking customers to pay for a compulsory fuel charge and optional excess insurance waiver charge when picking up their car rental. These charges can come as somewhat of an unexpected surprise. The information below will help clarify what you can expect when collecting your car.

 

Fuel policy - many car rental companies are moving to a new type of fuel policy where you are charged for a full tank of fuel on arrival and you return the car empty. Please check with your car rental company before confirming your reservation so you know what to expect on arrival. The cost of this fuel is charged at the rental pick up and is NOT included in the quotes on our website for making your reservation in the UK.

 

Excess Waiver Insurance - many car rental desks will try and sell you Excess Waiver Insurance on arrival. This reduces the cost of any excess in case of an accident to zero, however the cost of the insurance can be up to 60% more expensive than organising a special stand-alone cover here in the UK. In addition some rental agents will insist you have to take this cover when in fact you do not, you can accept the risk of damage if you wish.

 

You can save time, hassle at the rental desk and money by buying a stand alone excess insurance policy before you travel. PLUS, the comprehensive policies we list also offer great value for money and will give you real peace of mind.

If you're looking to rent a car, try using TravelSupermarket's car hire comparison service to find the best deal. Not only will our comparison engine save you time by comparing all our car hire providers in one go, it will also rank the results in order of the cheapest price.

What do I look for when comparing car rentals?

It is good to bear in mind that price isn't everything, you will also want assurances your car hire will have all the extras you require. Perhaps five doors if you have children, air-conditioning if you're going on holiday to a summer hotspot or an unlimited mileage facility if you plan on an in-depth exploration of a region. Our search results couldn't be any more straightforward,, no matter what your requirements are. You'll find the vehicles easy to compare, broken down by each provider with an accompanying image of each vehicle on offer.

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Our car hire price comparison engine ensures customers looking to rent a car can visit one site instead of 20. Our car hire experts have sourced over 200 leading rental providers; all top brands offering a quality service, meaning you can perform one search and grab the best deal available on that particular day.

How do I find the best car rental deals?

By filling in the search box in the top left of this page, you give our meta-search engine all the information it needs to find you that money saving car hire deal. You are able to specify downtown or airport pick-ups and drop-offs, the dates of your trip and the type of vehicle you are most interested in hiring. We compare a huge range of vehicle types to find you the perfect match, from cost-effective mini-economy cars to sturdy 4x4 jeeps for those with multi-terrain requirements.

Which destinations can I hire a car from?

No matter where in the world you're planning on jetting off to, be it a Mediterranean hotspot such as the Balearics, Spanish Costas or long haul destinations such as Orlando or New Zealand. TravelSupermarket.com covers multiple international and UK locations - A quick look through our drop down menu will show you how wide our coverage of the car rental market really is.
 

We take a look at some of the most scenic, unique, dangerous and just downright enjoyable drives to be found elsewhere in the world with a countdown of some of our favourite driving routes.
 
Lands End10. St Ives to Land's End - UK
Our only UK entry, but a drive that shows off one of the most beautiful and admired corners of our island. This drive has always been a favourite amongst motorists heading to Land's End for its combination of rugged cliffs and Cornish countryside. A route that is both untouched in parts and inhabited for generations, seen in the ancient stone walls lining the fields.

9. High Atlas Mountains - Morocco
Starting in the city of Marrakech this drive treats it's visitors to stunning views of snow capped mountains to the sands of the Sahara, calling at traditional Berber villages along the way.

8. Alsace Wine Route - France
Residing in the Alsace region of France this drive offers rolling hills and seemingly endless fields of green vineyards. It's location in the east of the country provides hot summers and mild autumns making it an all year round favourite.

7. Furka Pass - Switzerland
This route features stunning views of the Swiss Alps, an opportunity to visit glacier ice caves and an added danger element with its twisting route. Hairpin bends and lack of barriers on many of the sharp turns help make this a popular choice for thrill seeking motorcyclists as well.

6. The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road -  United Arab Emirates
Popular with cyclists for its challenging ascent, the Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road in UAE is an immaculate road scaling one of the country's highest mountains. The 7.3 mile drive alternates between smooth curves and fast straights making it one of the best drivers' roads in the world. The route offers beautiful views of the surrounding desert and impressive views of the city below.

5. The Overseas Highway - Florida Keys
Included here for its unique and impressive feat of engineering over nature with its astonishing 42 bridges linking island to island. The drive takes four hours from start to finish, most of which is over water. It is well worth timing your trip to coincide with a sunrise or sunset over the horizon in the distance.

Coastal Highway California4. The Pacific Coast Highway - Highway 1 - California
The most scenic way to travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Highway 1, a cliff hugging, twisting route along the central coast of California. Though Big Sur, on past mountain peaks rising out of the Pacific ocean, Hearst Castle, a chance at whale watching and an extinct turban-shaped volcano all contribute to this all American road.

3. Milford Road - New Zealand
Another potentially dangerous stretch lies in the South Island of New Zealand, between Te Anau and Milford Sound. Depending on the time of year the road could be threatened with floods, snowfall, avalanches or tree falls. The road itself is a challenging undertaking for even experienced drivers with its extreme descents and tricky turns. However the reward comes in the scenery, enormous green mountains topped with snow all year round. Clear, fresh water lakes, rainforest greenery, waterfalls and the fjord of Milford Sound at the journey's end.

2. The Great Ocean Road - Australia
One of the state of Victoria's main visitor attractions, The Great Ocean Road runs along the South West coast taking in surf spot Bell's Beach, ancient rainforest, expansive ocean views, rock caves, natural limestone and sandstone rock formations, and most famously the "twelve apostles" rock stacks, another spot best viewed around sunset. 90s kids might also get a kick out of spotting the lighthouse used in Aussie kids show "Round the twist".
 
1. Transfagarasan - Romania
Jeremy Clarkson's favourite road, so who are we to argue with that? Transfagarasan was ordered by the former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu as a strategic military route across the Carpathian Mountains. Built between 1970 and 1974 under fear of a Soviet invasion, 40 workers are said to have lost their lives during its construction. The route connects the cities of Sibiu and Pitesti as well as the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. Six million kilograms of dynamite were used in its construction, most of which blasted through the five tunnels scattered along the route. Sights along the route include the former residence of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula's castle). The road itself is a 90km effort of sharp descents, s-curves and hairpin turns that attracts the bravest of drivers, bikers, cyclists and hikers.

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