{"id":100,"date":"2023-03-23T07:55:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T07:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hertznigeria.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2023-03-23T14:09:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T14:09:55","slug":"how-to-avoid-additional-charges-when-you-hire-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hertznigeria.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-additional-charges-when-you-hire-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid additional charges when you hire a car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hertznigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-3.png\" alt=\"Car rental signage\" class=\"wp-image-101\" width=\"940\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hertznigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-3.png 512w, https:\/\/hertznigeria.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-3-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by IJzendoorn on iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people, <a href=\"https:\/\/hertznigeria.com\/\">hiring a car<\/a> is a cost-effective way to get around when they are on vacation or in cases where they just need a temporary vehicle. But sometimes, what is initially perceived as cost-effective could spiral into a budget-busting nightmare that is much more expensive than imagined. In this blog, we\u2019ll explore some extra charges you should be aware of and how to avoid them when you next want to hire a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra fees to look out for when you hire a car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the advertised price of a rental car may seem like a good deal, it&#8217;s important to be aware of additional fees that can quickly add up. Some common fees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While hiring a car, the rental company may charge you additional fees if you choose to purchase an insurance package. These fees typically cover a collision damage waiver or a loss damage waiver. Kindly note that some rental companies have this covered in the rental price, while others bring it up as an additional charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to avoid these charges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before going ahead to pay for this insurance, check if your car insurance covers rental cars. Also, check if your credit card provides rental insurance. If you do not have a car, be sure of the total cost before agreeing to sign the rental agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fuel charges<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you agree to rent a car, you are also agreeing to the fuel policy of the rental company. And in most cases, these companies run a &#8220;full to full&#8221; policy. This means that you will get a full tank of fuel during pickup, and you\u2019re expected to drop off the car with a full tank as well. If you return the car with less fuel than you should have, you will be charged for refilling. These charges are normally more than what a fuel station will charge, and they might also charge admin fees for their troubles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to avoid fuel charges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stick to the fuel policy and refill the car with a full tank before returning it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car upgrade charges<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This occurs when you are offered a different car from the one you initially choose. This new car might have better features than the one you choose. While it might be a tempting offer, it comes with an additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to avoid car upgrade charges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s up to you to decide if you want to get the upgrade. But before you do so, consider if it\u2019s right for your trip, if the price is right, and also consider the fuel consumption. If the car you booked fits your needs and comes at a fair price, it is only right to skip the upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Additional Driver Fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to have more than one driver for your trip, be aware that the rental company will charge you for each additional driver you request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to avoid additional driver fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure to clarify the company\u2019s policy on additional drivers is. Be sure of the price and every other fee it will cost to add an additional driver, and only go ahead and add one if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Airport Fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a car from rental companies at airports is normally expensive, as you are charged for the convenience of pick-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to avoid airport fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider hiring a car from a location outside of the airport to save on costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Late return fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning the car later than the agreed time can incur extra charges, as you will be charged a late return fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to avoid late-return fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep to your part of the rental agreement by returning the car on time. If for any reason you&#8217;ll be running late, communicate it early to the rental company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these fees can be <a href=\"https:\/\/hertznigeria.com\/blog\/tips-for-finding-the-best-deals-on-rental-vehicles\/\">avoided <\/a>when you understand the rental agreement clearly and keep to your part of it. Be sure to ask questions when you do not understand, and don&#8217;t forget to keep the car clean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For most people, hiring a car is a cost-effective way to get around when they are on vacation or in cases where they just need a temporary vehicle. But sometimes, what is initially perceived as cost-effective could spiral into a budget-busting nightmare that is much more expensive than imagined. In this blog, we\u2019ll explore some &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/hertznigeria.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-additional-charges-when-you-hire-a-car\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to avoid additional charges when you hire a car<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to avoid extra charges when you hire a Car - Hertz Nigeria<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get expert tips to avoid extra charges when renting a car in Nigeria. 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