What you need to know before renting a car during the holidays

There are roads designed to scare even the bravest drivers. However, there is no need to take any risks, so don't go on holiday without full insurance!
We have deciphered the bird from the car rental contracts, and we have prepared below everything you need to know to become a professional comparator of offers yourself. In the depths of the article we have listed 15 tips to consider to get the best deals available, so fasten your seat belt and start on unsuspected paths.

Accident-free damage insurance (CDW) CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) is the international version for American insurance LDW (Loss Damage Waiver), a kind of agreement between the rental company and the client according to which the latter is released from liability in case of an accident in exchange for a fee paid upon signing the contract. However, unlike LDW, which relieves you of any financial liability in the event of an accident, CDW only covers part of the damage costs.
The situation is as follows: when signing the contract, you pay a deposit of… say $ 500. CDW assumes financial responsibility for the amount that exceeds this initial deposit you paid; for example, if the damage is up to $ 1000, the rent-a-car company will pay the remaining $ 500 needed in addition to the deposit paid by you.

Theft insurance Theft insurance works exactly like the above-mentioned non-deductible warranty for damage in the event of an accident, except that, instead of the costs of damaging the car, you are insured in the event of potential theft of the vehicle. The whole thing with the deposit and the amount that exceeds it is the same as the polology I explained above.

Insurance of civil responsibility When driving in countries where the traffic is different from the one you are used to, you may experience some thorns of discomfort in the hearts of intersections
When driving in countries where the traffic is different from the one you are used to, you may experience some thorns of discomfort at intersections
What this insurance does is to compensate others (besides you) involved in an accident in which you were responsible; they are reimbursed for the amounts needed to repair the car or for medical expenses. The maximum limit of the insured amount is mentioned in the rental contract and depends on the company from which you rent the car and where you are.

PAI (Personal Accident Insurance) While liability insurance covers damages you may cause to others, PAI (Personal Accident Insurance) takes care of you and the passengers who travel with you, taking care of medical costs or deaths in the event of an accident. It is valid during the rental of the car, but we recommend that, before buying it, you take a look at your personal medical insurance; you may already be insured in the event of an accident.

Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS) LIS is additional insurance covering the costs that the insured would incur in the event of damage to a third party. It comes in addition to liability insurance with a higher amount of coverage and can be purchased from the car rental office.

Providing emergency assistance As the name suggests, this insurance gives you assistance and financial coverage in case of an unexpected and absolutely unwanted need such as loss of keys, sudden replacement of tires, abandonment of the battery, running out of fuel, and a few others. Not to be confused with Breakdown Assistance, which is another fish dish: basic insurance for mechanical damage to the machine that occurs through no fault of your own (check this with the supplier; it would normally be included in the rental price).

Top 15 tips No matter where you are when you want to rent a car in Islamabad or any other city during the holidays, make sure that you put these 15 good practices in mind and that you implement them. This is for the peace of mind of a tourist infested with the driver's germ.

1. Talk to your insurance company first and find out if the option you have already has something to do with car rental. It is possible to get the same type of insurance (or even a better one) from the company you are already working with for just a few extra bucks; you are just as likely to already be insured for certain options (for personal injury, for example).

2. Before turning the key in the ignition, make sure that the lease is written in black and white that you do not have a distance limit that you can cover. Otherwise, you may wake up with a babble fee to pay at the end.
3. Find out in advance if you can take the car directly from the airport or not.
4. Remember the 3 elements: the driving license, the credit card registered with the driver's name, and the printed voucher (and make sure that on your card there are the necessary funds for the deposit requested by the company from which you rent the car.
5. If you intend to drive abroad, find out first if the supplier applies border taxes.
6. I know it seems like the kind of thing no one ever does, but you won't be sorry if you take 10 minutes off your vacation to read everything in the contract before you sign it. If there are clauses, you don't understand, bury the shame or the rush and ask what it's about. If the total amount on the contract is higher than the one on the voucher, most likely, you included it without wanting and without needing any additional insurance.
7. Make sure that the car is not damaged when it enters your hand; ideally, you should take some pictures that will serve as proof in case of something.
8. In terms of fuel, the prepaid fuel option can save you time because the car will be waiting for you with a full tank, ready to go on the road. You can choose to return with the tank as you left, or you can pay for gasoline directly from the rental company.
9. If you choose the first option, ask which is the nearest gas station to refuel the car before handing it over. We all know how easy it is to slip into the situation of crossing half the continent without any oasis of fuel appearing in your way.
10. Check the road legislation in the country whose roads you will hit. You can find some useful tips on the local apps.
11. Book ahead of time before you reach your destination and always keep an eye out for special offers.
12. Bring your child's GPS and car seat from home; charges for these two accessories could effortlessly turn the corners of your lips in the direction of your lower face, and in addition, many airlines allow free transportation of a child car seat (and stroller).
13. Play around with the booking dates. Many times, adding a few hours or even a few extra days, you can get a discount because you booked a whole week or maybe you are lucky and even come across a weekend offer. And even if it is possible to pay the same amount in the end, those few extra hours will be invaluable for your nerves in case you are late with the return of the car. Be very careful, though! Some companies charge a fee for returning the car earlier than the deadline! Add this to the list of questions to ask the staff.
14. Be honest with the data you are asked for when you take out insurance. As tempting as it may be to lie about age, country of residence, or other things that would lower insurance price, let's be serious! You don't want to wake up in the embarrassing situation of explaining your lies in case you really need to use insurance.
15. Hold on tight and don't let them scare you into buying who knows what extra insurance you don't need.
Now that you are ready with what you need to know and can consider yourself a true expert in discovering the cheapest car rental options, it's time to plan your next adventure.