Car rental guides for the world's great drives
The honest version - what a rental really costs, the insurance and driving rules that catch visitors out, and the routes worth renting a car for. Pick a destination and drive it right.
What should I know before renting a car abroad?
Compare the total price with insurance included (not the teaser rate), book early to lock in cheap cars and automatics, and check the local rules - which side of the road, whether you need an International Driving Permit, the minimum age, and any mandatory insurance. Each of our destination guides gives the real prices, the specific driving quirks, and the best routes so you rent the right car and avoid the common surprises.
Destination guides
Car rental in Iceland
From $35/day · drives on the right
Real prices, driving tips and the best routes.
Car rental in Costa Rica
From $30/day (with insurance) · drives on the right
Real prices, driving tips and the best routes.
Car rental in Ireland
From $20/day · drives on the left
Real prices, driving tips and the best routes.
Car rental in Portugal
From $15/day · drives on the right
Real prices, driving tips and the best routes.
Car rental in New Zealand
From $15/day · drives on the left
Real prices, driving tips and the best routes.
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